Classic style
Dr. Martens has launched the 101 ST boot – a classic style designed and developed from its archive and based on a traditional ‘Policeman’s Boot’ from the 1970s.
Dr. Martens has launched the 101 ST boot – a classic style designed and developed from its archive and based on a traditional ‘Policeman’s Boot’ from the 1970s.
Dr. Martens says it is set to challenge the conventional perception of safety footwear with the launch of its revolutionary new DM’s Lite collection.
The most recent HSE statistics revealed that 28% of all non-fatal injuries recorded in 2014/15 were caused by slips and trips. These types of accidents are still the single most common cause of injuries at work and result in costs to employers from lost time working and possible life-long injuries to workers. Jon Marchant, global category manager at Dr. Martens looks at the potential risks and offers advice on ways to help reduce slips and trips in the workplace.
Out of the 420 tradesmen and women surveyed by footwear brand Dr. Martens, 78% cited comfort as the deciding factor in the type of outdoor safety footwear they purchased.
New research conducted by footwear brand Dr. Martens, reveals that cold feet are the biggest bugbear amongst tradesmen and women working outdoors.
Keep your feet protected from the elements this winter, in one of three new safety boots from Dr. Martens’ industrial range.
Stricter legislation in the workplace is increasing the demand for industrial footwear. Coupled with advancing technology and product innovation, shoes and boots can now incorporate safety features into styles that wouldn’t have been considered a few years ago.
Dr. Martens is introducing three new work boot/shoe designs into its collection this autumn, offering style, comfort and protection for an array of industrial work environments.
New to Dr Martens’ waterproof collection is the Kestrel Rigger work boot.
Technology in safety footwear has changed considerably over the last few decades. Despite this, the premise for what is required has remained the same: comfort, protection and durability, explains Dr Martens.
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