Why do some work boots feel comfortable for the first hour… then your feet, knees and legs are

Why do some work boots feel comfortable for the first hour… then your feet, knees and legs are

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Relieve Plantar Fasciitis, Aching Arches, Foot Pain & Knee Pain with our Australian Podiatrist Designed Safety Boots!

We were seeing too many people coming into our clinics suffering from pain caused by bad work boots. So we've fixed the problems and made our own range of high quality AU / NZ Safety Standard (BMP 586124, AS 2210.3:2019, Class I S1 P HRO SRA) approved work boots.

AU / NZ Safety Standard BMP 586124 AS 2210.3:2019 Class I S1 P HRO SRA

Composite toe work shoes protect like steel caps but are lighter and cooler (better insulators).

Arch Support Insole
Arch Support Insole
Biomechanical Foot Support
Biomechanical Foot Support
Composite Safety Toe
Composite Safety Toe
Slip Resistant Outsole
Slip Resistant Outsole
Hot/Cold Insulation
Hot/Cold Insulation
Wide Fit
Wide Fit
Antibacterial Insole Upper
Antibacterial Upper
Antistatic Footwear
Antistatic
Full Grain Leather / Nubuck
Full Grain Leather
Airport Friendly
Airport Friendly
Resistant to Oil/Fuel
Oil/Fuel Resistant
Heat Resistant Outsole HRO 300 deg
Heat Resistant (HRO)
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Why do some work boots feel comfortable for the first hour… then your feet, knees and legs are

Why do some work boots feel comfortable for the first hour… then your feet, knees and legs are aching by smoko? Because most work boots are designed around instant softness, not long-term support across a 10-hour shift. That’s why our ERGONX arch support work boots are built differently. The main features in our work boots that help to limit foot pain start with the podiatrist-designed arch support system. This helps support your arches and helps to limit how fast and how far your feet roll in during the workday. When your feet roll in too much, the muscles, ligaments and plantar fascia have to work harder, which can lead to fatigue, soreness and overuse injuries. We’ve also engineered the boots with a cushioned midsole and cushioned insole that are soft enough to absorb impact, but supportive enough not to completely flatten out after a few hours on concrete. The goal isn’t just “soft boots.” The goal is support and cushioning that lasts all day. Another huge feature is the composite safety toe cap. Composite caps protect like traditional steel caps but are lighter, which means less weight on your feet and legs across the workday. Less weight can help reduce fatigue, especially if you’re doing long shifts, climbing ladders, walking on concrete or constantly moving around site. Then we combine all of that with biomechanical features like our shank and stiff board construction, so the boots bend where your foot is designed to bend instead of collapsing through the middle of the boot. The end result? More support. Less fatigue. Less strain on your feet. And more comfort at the end of the day. If your current boots are leaving your feet aching by lunchtime, it might be time to switch to boots designed to support your feet properly across the whole workday. Check out the full range here: ergonx.com.au ##ergonx##workboots##safetyboots##plantarfasciitis##footpain
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