DEWALT Prism Low, Men's Lightweight, Nylon Mesh, Prolite Aluminum Safety Toe Work Shoes

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Below, we review five of DeWALT’s best-selling safety trainers. We’ll discuss their build qualities, protections afforded, plus how they fit, look, and wear. 1. DeWALT Cutter Even more trainer DNA is present in the integrated eyelets, rather than boot-like metal lacing hardware. This is not only a more flexible option, but more durable as Kevlar will dutifully hold your laces fast without warping or snapping. To hedge against this, choose reputable brands like DeWALT, Timberland, and Dunlop. Not only do they have years of experience for smarter designs, they have access to the scale of production to make higher-quality builds and materials available for cheap. We don’t think it’s meant to be, but the Krypton is a beautiful trainer. The uniquely designed mesh uppers combined with the understated hi-vis colour choices are a wonderful marriage of form and function. But considering the bulk of the uppers consists of fabric, the Crossfire Mid is far more flexible and lighter weight than similarly-sized work boots. In fact, the pair weigh barely over a kilogram together, undercutting even many low-rise trainers!

Moreover, they’re in a financial position to be able to offer satisfaction guarantees. These can be anywhere from 30 days to six months, but they offer the reassurance of a hard minimum return on your investment. If you’re one to suffer foot fatigue in general, you’ll find the Cutter works with your natural range of movement, rather than against it. What’s more, if you hate the insole or find it’s worn through, then you can actually remove it in place of your favourite gel insert, Bob’s your uncle.

Top 5 Lightweight DeWALT Safety Trainers

DeWALT are a well-known manufacturer of protective gear, and they have an admirable range of safety trainers. Whether you’re looking for an ultra-light athletic shoe with extra protective kit, or you need something approaching the sturdiness of a work boot, DeWALT has it all. If you’re looking for an active cut, the Krypton delivers. Its aggressively low collar, paired with a heel cut give your ankle tonnes of room to move unimpeded. The tongue is high but not overly so, and consists of the same padded mesh you’ll find throughout. Believe it or not, the pair do weigh in at just under a kilo and a half. That’s fairly heavy as far as trainers go, but still featherweight in terms of safety gear. Nevertheless, we’re willing to bet you’ll be glad for what bulk there is when something heavy falls on your feet!

Usually, manufacturers will use both methods, then shore up defences by shoring up non-flex areas. The most common location for reinforcement is over the toe cap, along the metatarsals, and right behind the heel. This reinforcement may include leather, TPU, Kevlar, or other sturdy materials–usually with a double or triple stitch to bind it to the rest of the uppers. Quality control, durability, and guarantees DeWALT’s many unique design decisions for the Plane come together neatly. This is a durable, hard-wearing safety trainer which borrows a few protection and construction ideas from larger work boots. As mentioned previously, the DeWALT Plane’s soles are surprisingly robust, with a unique tread design which grips hard floors and uneven terrain with equal ease. Additionally, the rubber compound features anti-static and heat-resistant properties, protecting you from a wide range of hazards.Below, you’ll find tough-but-flexible PU outsoles. The treads feature a fairly low-profile, making the Krypton an ideal safety trainer for gripping hard and/or wet floors. Cemented below are grippy outsoles made of a durable compounded rubber. Also present in the sole construction is cushiony Phylon, underneath the heel and ball of your foot. All this material has the virtue in common of being incredibly lightweight; indeed, DeWALT’s Cutter weighs in at just a hair under 1kg for the pair. Protections

For proof, one need only pay the uppers a passing glance. You’ll find literally bullet-proof Kevlar housed in a high-impact TPU exoskeleton. This combination eats scrapes and abrasions for breakfast, while offering cut and puncture protection all around your foot and ankle. DeWALT is a trusted provider of industrial safety equipment, so it follows they’d know how to design a properly protective pair of trainers. The Cutter shields your feet from high-energy impacts and crushing forces by way of tough steel toe caps. DeWALT didn’t stop there; also adorning the toe is a dedicated scuff guard– perfect for anyone who does a lot of kneeling for their job. You probably already know that DeWALT makes great work boots, but did you know they also offer a range of high-quality safety trainers? That’s right, you can have all the protections and industry know-how from a major player like DeWALT, wrapped in the daily comfort and flexibility of your favourite trainers! The outsole is essentially a runner’s sole, made of lightweight, flexible rubber. It extends over the tip of the toe, reinforcing the area further against wear and rubbing. Protections All of these denote a shoe of superior durability. Good stitching obviously holds things together for longer, while moisture control will prevent premature degradation of the materials. Scuff guards prevent upper material from wearing out over the stiff toe cap, while mould-injected soles are far more durable than cement-constructed shoes. Conclusion

Last but not least are the DeWALT Darlington safety trainers. These are excellent all-rounders, designed to balance comfort, safety, and mobility. They’re quite affordable as well, making the Darlington an ideal candidate for highly protective daily beaters. Build In terms of durability, you can expect your Darlingtons to go the distance–up to a year of hard wear is to be expected. And, while steel toes are normally a point of strain, causing the uppers to wear through or stitching to come apart, that’s not the case here. DeWALT reinforces the toes of the Darlington with scuff pads, offering vastly improved longevity of these otherwise lightweight safety trainers. By the same token, companies like DeWALT won’t get a free pass on using vagueries to describe their trainers’ protections. Instead, they put their products through the certification process, allowing them to bear CE marks and ship with paperwork to satisfy workplace requirements.

Regardless, you’re very likely to get your money’s worth, and then some with the DeWALT Plane. They’re extremely comfortable, thanks to their boot-like inclusion of an EVA midsole. Not only does this mould to your feet, it helps put a literal spring in your step as it absorbs the energy of footfall.The Krypton has an interesting build, with uppers consisting of large, single-piece moulded TPU. One might expect that to be overly stiff, but smart design from DeWALT implements numerous perforated flex points generously throughout. Still, the armoured bits retain convincing stiffness that tells you they’ll be able to take some abuse and walk away unscathed. Overall, they balance mobility with protections extremely well. DeWALT pulled out all the stops to make the Darlington comfortable. The foot bed consists of their special ProComfort insole and shank. This combination provides firm arch support and a stable base for your feet, yet cradle the contours of each foot and absorb the tiresome impact of each footstep you take. Speaking of which, there’s a rubber toe guard, triple stitched to prevent the toe cap from wearing through with repeated kneeling. The uppers all come together with the outsole via cemented construction–precisely what you want when flexibility is a priority.