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Red Wing Shoe Company embarks on 25-year solar energy partnership

Company’s subscription to community solar farms will reduce greenhouse gas emissions

February 16, 2017

Red Wing Shoe Company — a global leader in the design, production and distribution of safety and lifestyle footwear as well as work-related footwear and apparel — has signed Solar Subscription Agreements for two community solar farms in Minnesota’s Olmstead and Dodge counties.

What you need to know about selecting lightweight footwear

Taking care of tired feet

Dave Johnson

February 1, 2017

Tired feet in and of itself is not a medical condition, though it can lead to medical problems. This article focuses the role proper industrial footwear plays in reducing the hurt of tired or fatigued feet.

It’s important to evaluate COF to determine footwear’s slip resistance

Robert Petersen

January 25, 2017

At the time of this writing, no U.S. government agency mandates performance specifications, nor is there any industry consensus defining slip resistance for PPE footwear in the US.

STABILicers Hike Macro

January 25, 2017

To further enhance their extensive line of traction footwear products, STABIL is now unveiling the STABILicers Hike Macro, available in February 2017.

Ten reasons to wear steel-toed boots

January 24, 2017

It might be mandatory. OSHA might require that your workplace require its employees to wear steel-toed boots or safety shoes. To be compliant under OSHA standards, some manual labor industries require them to prevent or help injury while on the job.

STABIL proudly partners with the National Park Foundation

Made in USA traction footwear devices benefit America’s national parks

January 10, 2017

STABIL, a the leading manufacturer of traction footwear for over 25 years, and the National Park Foundation have partnered to inspire greater participation in conversation of America’s national parks. For the next four years, STABIL has committed to donating 10% of sales to national park vendors to the National Park Foundation.

Consider the fundamentals of footwear

Roger Huard

January 1, 2017

Foot protection is a general term that covers countless different features of occupation footwear; there’s no one thing that ensures foot protection, but having a boot with the right combination of features and technologies that work together provides the best comfort and protection.

Is your footwear program the right size?

Employees have various point of sale options

John Eliszewski MS, ASP

December 9, 2016

According to the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Injury Facts®, 2016 Edition, there were 43,570 foot injury cases involving days away from work in the United States in 2013.

Introducing the New IMPACTO® Toes2Go

November 16, 2016

The TOES2GO protects the toe area from accidental impact, crushing or stubbing. Ideal for any working environment that carries a risk of toe damage or has a steel toe cap requirement. Perfect for visitors, casual or temporary workers, management, clerical and sales people.