The Puma Hits the Market

When you think of the perfect construction safety boot, what springs to your?

Puma? Us too!

The iconic and best-selling honey-coloured derby boot from V12 is an outstanding boot for safety, style and slip resistance. The beautifully crafted VR602.01 Puma IGS is at the top of its game!

what safety features does the VR602.01 Puma IGS^TM contain?

With a composite toecap and midsole, the Puma IGS provides protection from falling objects and underfoot penetration while remaining lightweight, increasing comfort by reducing wearer fatigue. With an SRC slip rating, Puma offers the highest levels of slip resistance and meets the high spec S3 safety standard.

As well as this, Puma packs in the following features: 

• Anti-static
• Heat and chemical resistant outsole to 300ª
• Water-resistant

What other features does this sand safety boot contain?

The Puma IGS is crafted from luxurious soft honey nubuck, with an ultra-modern light grey midsole. A scooped collar makes the boot breathable and comfortable for driving, while a non-snagging speed lacing system makes it quick to put on in the morning.

The Puma IGS is completely metal-free – meaning it's great for high-security environments and those working around sparking risks. This water-resistant safety boot also features a bound bellows tongue, reducing water and dirt ingress, and a strong pull tag to make it easy to get on and off. Dry and safe feet - with no hassle. 

We have worked hard to make this an incredibly comfortable safety boot. We have developed an extreme comfort shape to create the footwear around -  and even buried a shock-absorbing heel pod within the sole, reducing the impact on knees and the back.

We have also included our Energyse insole within each boot. This high-quality PU insole has a unique heel pump to channel air around the foot, reducing heat build-up and taking comfort to the highest level.

With rebound foam, the insole provides full-foot cushioning and shock resistance.

All of our test pilots rated their comfort as 5/5. 

But the biggest feature has got to be the IGS sole - your only contact with the ground and your best control to prevent slipping in the workplace. 

The IGS sole

Falling from height is the biggest hazard in our wearers' industries. Above and beyond the safety boot requirements, the VR602.01 Puma IGS has four strong, deep ladder grips and a well-defined heel to keep you sturdy and firm footed while climbing or descending ladders, and ultimately help prevent falls from height.

Inspired by tyre technology, the sole pattern is based on small hexagons which provide multiple sharp edges to cut through liquid, while larger, self-cleaning lugs provide stability on chunkier terrains. This makes the Puma IGS the perfect safety boot for construction, where you encounter several different surfaces every day. 

What's more, to protect you from aquaplaning, we have designed the heel strike of this metal-free tan safety boot at 7 degrees, the angle at which most slips occur. Five angled splines provide increased contact with the ground, effortlessly cutting through water and dirt on every step, keeping you firm footed every step of your shift.  

Find out more

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