For work boots to stand up to the demanding conditions of Energy sector jobs including oil and gas and renewable energy, they have to be built with durability at the fore.
But if you’re in charge of buying PPE, balancing high-performing safety products and staying within budget can be a challenge. But with a V12 safety footwear offering, you can do both.
In this blog, we’ll show you how investing more in durable safety boots can save money over time, plus grow your credibility with your customers. But first, let’s see how V12 Footwear use their industry and innovation know-how to create the best long-lasting work boots.
BOOTS THAT PERFORM – LONG-TERM
To make boots tough enough for Energy sector environments, sometimes it’s the small details that make the big difference. Here are some durability features included in our range:
Abrasion-resistant scuff cap and heel cap
These sturdy components protect the upper at both ends of the boot, significantly increasing its life by protecting against damage caused by kicking or scuffing sharp or rough items and terrain.
Full grain leather upper
Styles within our range are made with premium full grain leather, and this tough but supple water-resistant material gives wearers what they need to match the demands of their environment long-term.
Spotlight on the Avenger
The durable Oil and Gas boot Avenger (pictured) has become a huge hit for teams working in Energy across the UK and beyond: it features both a premium leather upper and abrasion-resistant anti-scuff protection on the heel and toe to maximise the life of this tough offshore boot.
Durable and heat-resistant outsole
The IGSTM (Intelligent Grip System) sole features outstanding anti-slip and water-dispersing grip, but has also been developed with a highly durable rubber and is heat-resistant up to 300ºC.
Did you know?
The IGSTM sole is tested specifically on Kennedy Grating and Chequer plating? If you’re supplying your customers in sectors such as Oil and Gas or Renewable Energy, you can be sure they’ll want this type of protection on these common industry surfaces.
In fact, when V12 tested the slip resistance of the IGS sole on Kennedy grating to a common industry competitor, its overall grip performance was over 11% better. Find out more in this blog.
Spotlight on Rocky
Rocky is a super-durable waterproof hi-leg boot from our Oil and Gas range. It keeps wearers stable and safe with the resilient IGSTM sole, and as well as this, it features a waterproof covered zip to protect both boot and wearer.
Reinforced stitching
Teams in the Energy sector put their footwear through their paces. Thousands per day in fact. The reinforced stitching included in our safety range prolongs the footwear’s life by providing greater strength and durability.
It’s features like the ones listed above that make us so confident in the resilience of our boots. In fact, we’re so confident, we offer a 200-day guarantee as standard on all footwear.
Designing boots for the Energy Industry
V12 worked with Oil and Gas global force BP to develop a safety boot for their teams that was high-performing with outstanding grip and comfort. Working in partnership through both development and consultation phases, V12’s footwear was deemed the best boot for the job. Find out more here.
INVESTING A LITTLE MORE FOR BIG BENEFITS
Inevitably, boots with above and beyond durability features will carry a higher price tag than lower-performing footwear. But what’s important here is that over time, higher-performing footwear gives you greater value for your spend.
Customer satisfaction
Providing boots that perform long-term means your customers see you as a trusted supplier of high-quality products, and so the slightly higher price tag will be more than justified over time for you. This is because they will keep returning to your product, as it has the protection and resilience they need for their wearers.
Providing durable footwear also means you're saving time for your customers working in hazardous environments like Energy - and for many companies, this is just as valuable a commodity as their budget. Boots built to last mean:
- Wearers can focus on the job in hand without worrying about their boots letting them down and compromising safety
- Wearers and management aren't inconvenienced by unproductive down-time that occurs when a pair of boots break and need to be sourced and replaced
Find out more about this in our blog here.
Pain-free process
Offering footwear that doesn’t last long is a quick path to pain points for all parties, because it can lead to returns. Time consuming and costly for both you and your customer, this is easily avoided with a fit for purpose product.
Enhance your reputation
Poor-performing products can lead to reputational damage that is arguably costlier than any money saved on a cheaper product. Providing a high-performing safety product will mean you’ll be seen and spoken of as a high-performing organisation – and this kind of industry credibility is worth investing in.
CONTACT US
Whether it's a rig boot, a hi-leg or any other durable safety style you're interested in, if you want to discuss introducing V12 Footwear into your safety footwear range or build on your existing offering, click below to request to be contacted by a V12 Footwear representative.
