The most common accidents in the workplace are slips, trips and falls. An average of 156,000 such reported injuries occurred in 2016. Everyone knows that their safety footwear has to provide good slip resistance for this very reason, but what many people don't realise is that a boot's tread should be chosen based on the type of environment its walks on.
That's why we have developed the Stability Traction System (STSTM) sole - not to rival the IGS (designed for flatter, manmade slippery surfaces) but to provide superior traction on loose, uneven and natural surfaces.
Safety Footwear Inspired by tractor tyres
The V12 STSTM is a revolution in sole design. Inspired by tractor tyre technology and made from highly durable PU, the STS provides high stability and grip on loose surfaces, while slips are reduced with the exceptional water dispersal of its heel strike pad and non-clogging channels. Additionally, it features ladder grips with firefighter standards of safety for maximum stability when working at height.
RUGGED LUG PATTERN FOR GRIP ON ALL SURFACES
SRC compliant, the STS is modelled on tractor tyre technology. The large lug pattern provides excellent braking and forward traction on loose surfaces, whilst the wide channels are angled to prevent clogging and to ensure a self cleaning sole.
LADDER GRIPS GRIP WHEN WORKING AT HEIGHT
Falls from height account for more than a quarter of all fatal injuries in the work place. This is why the STS has a deep ladder grip, providing wearers with optimum grip and safety.
7 degree heel strike: Slip prevention and braking
Slips are most likely to happen when the heel is placed down to make a new step - so we've designed the STS with a 7ª heel strike - the angle at which most slips occur. Angled splines provide increased contact with the ground, cutting through water or dirt at every step, keeping wearers slip-free with unrivalled grip.
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Extreme comforT
Not only is STS a highly slip-resistant sole, we have also worked hard to make the range incredibly comfortable. We have developed a brand new and extremely comfortable custom-made last to create the footwear around - and we've buried a shock-absorbing heel pod within the sole, reducing impact on wearers' knees and back to take comfort to the next level.
We have also included our new Dual Comfort insole within each boot. This high quality EVA insole features unique airflow channels to maximise air circulation and reduce heat. With twin anti-shock foam pods at the heel and ball of the foot, this insole will provide daylong comfort where you need it most.
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Get you or your team the safest tread on the market - check out V12’s STS range now.
