Flite™ Safety Toe Knee Boots are a revolution in protective footwear™
Tingley Rubber Corporation, a leading supplier of protective footwear and clothing, announces the introduction of Flite™ Safety Toe Knee Boots in men’s sizes 4 to 15. “Flite boots have a number of innovations for user safety and comfort”, said Robert N. Petersen, Footwear Product Manager for Tingley Rubber.
First and foremost, toes are protected by a composite safety toe that meets the ASTM F2413-11 requirements for toe impact and compression, and Flite is electric hazard (EH) rated. But the real revolution starts with Aerex 1.5.5™, a proprietary microcellular polymer that is self-insulating, chemical-resistant and durable. “Flite follows the ‘1-5-5 Rule’”, said Petersen, “in that the boots are so lightweight (up to 40% lighter than most steel toe rubber and PVC boots) they are anti-fatigue based on ergonomic studies showing how every 1 lb. reduction in footwear weight is like 5 lb. off your back and 5% less energy expended.”