--- title: whitepaper-blogs description: whitepaper --- [![V12 Footwear Logo](https://blog.v12footwear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/v12footwear_burgundy_rgb_reg.png?width=131&height=75&name=v12footwear_burgundy_rgb_reg.png "V12 Footwear Logo")](https://blog.v12footwear.com/) Open main menu Close main menu - [Default HubSpot Blog](https://blog.v12footwear.com) # whitepaper-blogs Select Category comfort Safety "safety footwear" whitepaper ![Safety Boots, Shoes and Trainers - What's the Difference?](https://blog.v12footwear.com/hubfs/Whitepaper%20boots%20vs%20shoes%20vs%20trainers.png) [whitepaper,](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/tag/whitepaper) [Safety](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/tag/safety) ### [Safety Boots, Shoes and Trainers - What's the Difference?](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/safety-boots-shoes-and-trainers-whats-the-difference) Apr 28, 2024, 11:00:48 PM The differences in appearance between safety boots, shoes and trainers is fairly easy to spot. More complex is knowing which applications they are suited for.   In this guide, you’ll learn about these differences, and how their construction dictates the type of hazards they help prevent or reduce. Click 'submit' to access your copy.  [Matthew Roberts](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/author/matthew-roberts) [Read More](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/safety-boots-shoes-and-trainers-whats-the-difference) ![A Guide to the 2022 Safety Footwear Standards](https://blog.v12footwear.com/hubfs/V12%20Footwear_Comfort-1.png) [whitepaper,](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/tag/whitepaper) [Safety](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/tag/safety) ### [A Guide to the 2022 Safety Footwear Standards](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/2022-safety-footwear-standards-guide) Feb 1, 2024, 4:24:07 PM The 2022 updates to the EN ISO 20345 safety footwear standards have brought about several changes in safety classifications and codes. To make sure you're feeling informed on these changes, we've written this comprehensive guide, which will provide you with a clear understanding of: [Matthew Roberts](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/author/matthew-roberts) [Read More](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/2022-safety-footwear-standards-guide) ![What is Metatarsal Protection - and do I need it?](https://blog.v12footwear.com/hubfs/Invincible%20Press%20Release%202.jpg) [whitepaper,](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/tag/whitepaper) [Safety](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/tag/safety) ### [What is Metatarsal Protection - and do I Need it?](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/what-is-metatarsal-protection-and-do-i-need-it) Aug 22, 2023, 1:33:59 PM The purpose of this whitepaper is to explain what metatarsal protection safety footwear is, how this type of footwear is tested and certified, and also why many metatarsal safety boots on the market very often fail to pass the metatarsal test consistently.   Perhaps most importantly, we'll show you, based on your role and its hazards, environment and conditions, whether you might need to be wearing a pair of metatarsal safety boots at work to keep your feet safe.  [Matthew Roberts](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/author/matthew-roberts) [Read More](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/what-is-metatarsal-protection-and-do-i-need-it) ![What is Leather - and Where Does It Come From?](https://blog.v12footwear.com/hubfs/Is%20leather%20waterproof%20blog%20header-1.png) ["safety footwear",](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/tag/safety-footwear) [whitepaper](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/tag/whitepaper) ### [What is Leather - and Where Does It Come From?](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/what-is-leather-and-where-does-it-come-from) Jun 12, 2023, 1:00:00 AM Leather has been a prized material for centuries, valued for its durability, flexibility, and look. From ancient  civilizations to modern fashion, leather has played a crucial role in crafting a huge range of high-quality  footwear, and the process of transforming raw animal hides into a strong high-performing product is one that  involves many complex processes and cutting-edge technology.  [Matthew Roberts](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/author/matthew-roberts) [Read More](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/what-is-leather-and-where-does-it-come-from) ![Changing Standards for Safety Footwear Whitepaper: What you Need to Know](https://blog.v12footwear.com/hubfs/Safety%20Standards%20Whitepaper%20Header.jpg) [whitepaper,](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/tag/whitepaper) [Safety](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/tag/safety) ### [Changing Standards for Safety Footwear Whitepaper: What you Need to Know](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/changing-standards-for-safety-footwear-whitepaper-what-you-need-to-know) Mar 6, 2023, 12:06:27 PM After being in place for over a decade, the EN ISO 20345: 2011 standards for safety footwear are changing. And when safety codes and requirements change, things can get confusing quickly. That's why we've written a whitepaper to give you everything you need to know about the new EN ISO 20345: 2022 updates and how they might affect you or your business. [Matthew Roberts](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/author/matthew-roberts) [Read More](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/changing-standards-for-safety-footwear-whitepaper-what-you-need-to-know) ![Are Composite Toecaps as Safe as Steel?](https://blog.v12footwear.com/hubfs/Toecaps-1.webp) [whitepaper,](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/tag/whitepaper) [Safety](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/tag/safety) ### [What's better - steel or composite toecaps when it comes to safety footwear?](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/are-composite-toecaps-as-safe-as-steel) Feb 23, 2023, 2:22:00 PM We often get asked: *'what's better - steel or composite toecaps when it comes to safety footwear?'* Well, we're famous for our passion for safety footwear, so instead of writing a few lines, we've gone and written a whole academic paper on the subject. [Matthew Roberts](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/author/matthew-roberts) [Read More](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/are-composite-toecaps-as-safe-as-steel) ![Foot Health Solutions Whitepaper](https://blog.v12footwear.com/hubfs/V12%20Footwear%20Slip%20Testing%20Blog%20Header-2.png) [comfort,](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/tag/comfort) [whitepaper](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/tag/whitepaper) ### [Foot Health Solutions Whitepaper](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/foot-health-solutions-whitepaper) Jan 16, 2023, 3:59:39 PM This whitepaper will highlight the various short and long-term foot health issues experienced by many people working in safety-critical industries, as well as outlining how the correct fit and [**insoles**](https://v12footwear.com/search?q=Dynamic) could provide solutions to these ailments. [Matthew Roberts](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/author/matthew-roberts) [Read More](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/foot-health-solutions-whitepaper) #### About - Menu Item One - Menu Item Two - Menu Item Three #### Services - Menu Item One - Menu Item Two - Menu Item Three #### News - Menu Item One - Menu Item Two - Menu Item Three Follow us on Facebook Follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram