With the arrival of summer temperatures, it's essential to adapt your work equipment to keep you safe and comfortable, especially your safety shoes. They play a vital role, providing protection and comfort all day long. However, if poorly chosen, they can become a source of discomfort, particularly in hot weather, exposing feet to unpleasant overheating and excessive perspiration. Discover our tips for choosing your safety shoes and our selection of Lemaitre Sécurité models adapted to the needs of summer workers.
Tips for choosing theright safety footwear for summer
To be suitable for hot seasons, safety footwear must allow the feet to breathe and wick away sweat. Working while standing and/or outdoors in hot environments can increase foot perspiration during high temperatures.
It is important to wear footwear that offers optimal breathability to avoid discomfort and foot hygiene issues.
We recommend choosing safety footwear with uppers (the upper part of the footwear that covers your foot) made from breathable and lightweight materials like textile, known for its air circulation and ventilation properties.
At Lemaitre, we primarily use breathable, water-repellent microfiber textiles and textiles made of 90% recycled PET (for the Lemaitre Safety Green models). These materials help maintain a cooler internal temperature while preventing odors and bacteria.
Additionally, our 3D micro-ventilated textile linings are antibacterial, ensuring impeccable foot hygiene even in hot conditions.
Lightweight is also a crucial criterion for choosing summer safety footwear. Lightweight safety footwear reduces fatigue and increases comfort, thus avoiding excessive heat.
Choose safety footwear made from light materials like textile or certain types of leather to minimize the overall weight of your footwear, making long workdays more bearable.
Comfort is essential for safety footwear in any season, but it becomes even more critical in summer. Uncomfortable footwear can cause pain and foot problems, affecting your work performance. Therefore, it is essential to choose models that fit the morphology of your feet. Opt for footwear with anatomical insoles that offer good arch support and effective cushioning, reducing fatigue and stress on your feet throughout the day. Prefer models from the CARBON, CASUAL or TRAINER LSG range, which feature Memory Foam insoles for immediate comfort.
Tips for maintaining your safety footwear in summer
Wearing the right safety footwear in summer is essential, but maintaining them is crucial for your comfort throughout the season.
Air out your safety footwear to keep your feet healthy. It prevents moisture buildup, bacteria proliferation, and skin irritations while maintaining material comfort and durability by evacuating hot and humid air.
Air Out Tips:
+ Loosen the laces, move the shoe tongue forward, and let them air out for at least 12 hours.
+ Remove the insoles and let them air dry without direct heat exposure.
To prevent moisture buildup and prolong your footwear's life, alternate between two pairs of safety footwear. Using one pair every other day allows them to dry completely between uses, ensuring optimal comfort.
After each use, take the time to dust and clean your safety footwear with a brush or damp cloth.
Dirt and chemicals can damage materials, especially textiles and ventilated linings, where dust can get trapped and reduce their effectiveness.
To prolong your safety footwear's life, efficiency, and comfort, clean them regularly.
Discover our maintenance tips to extend the life of your safety shoes.
Recommended models by sector
Summer safety footwear for constructions
For the construction sector, the MISTRAL and LEVANTE S3S models are particularly recommended.
Compliant with the latest 20345 : 2022 standard, these eco-designed safety footwear combine leather and textile to provide adequate protection while allowing breathability, even in demanding environments.
These models offer unbeatable protection against perforations and impacts while maintaining excellent thermal comfort.
Second Work, Logistics, Handling, Light Industry
For second work jobs, where requirements are less stringent than in construction, S1P protection categories are ideal.
Opt for 3D micro-ventilated textile safety sneakers, highly breathable models like the XENON S1P, a super breathable shoe thanks to its cellular textile and suede leather upper and 3D textile lining. Also, the SPACE S1P model, a retro-reflective and highly breathable lifestyle safety sneaker.
If you need higher protection, we recommend S3 category models like the DERBY S3, a casual chic city shoe that is lightweight and breathable due to its water-repellent microfiber upper and perforated breathable microfiber lining.
In a more streetwear style, the EVA S3S and PLANET S3S, our latest eco-designed novelties, are excellent choices. They combine comfort, lightness, and safety, while being durable and suitable for summer conditions.
Models for women
Women also deserve footwear adapted to their foot morphology and comfortable for summer. You can opt for LILY or RESEDA.
The LILY S3 offers maximum protection while remaining lightweight and comfortable, with a trendy and modern design. The RESEDA S1P, with a more classic style, is particularly light and very breathable thanks to its ultra-light cellular textile and split leather upper, and its highly breathable three-dimensional micro-ventilated textile lining.
For the wekend gardeners
Safety footwear is not only for professionals. Gardeners and DIY enthusiasts, we have not forgotten you!
Don't forget to protect yourself for outdoor activities in the garden or forest.
We recommend versatile, sneaker-style models like the ALES S3 SRC. The ideal safety footwear, lightweight and comfortable, that neutralizes odors with its antibacterial activated charcoal insole and highly breathable lining.
Conclusion
By following these tips and opting for our models, you can approach summer with peace of mind, in comfortable, lightweight, and reliable safety footwear.
Whether you work in construction, logistics, or any other sector, we have the ideal safety footwear to meet your needs. Trust Lemaitre Sécurité to accompany you in your summer activities with complete safety.