1. FLAME RESISTANT, WATERPROOF HEAVY DUTY LEATHER Specially softened tumbled leather in high flex areas to move with you.
2. ENHANCED EPTFE BARRIER BOOTIE A full-height bootie liner made from a package of Omaha lining fabric, 300g insulation, and enhanced ePTFE barrier to provide liquid and chemical protection.
3. 3M SCOTCHLITE™ REFLECTIVE MATERIAL For added visibility.
4. HEELPORT™ INTERNAL FIT SYSTEM Holds your heel securely so it won’t slip while cushioning your ankle.
5. MOLDED HEEL COUNTER Individually molded to fit each size perfectly.
6. COMPOSITE SHANK Lighter than steel, doesn’t transmit heat or cold, springs back to shape better.
7. COMPOSITE PUNCTURE PROTECTION Far more flexible than a steel plate and doesn’t transmit heat or cold. Exceeds NFPA standards.
8. VIBRAM® CONTOURED CUP OUTSOLE Molded outsole wraps onto the leather upper for athletic shoe performance. Flame, abrasion, oil, acid and slip-resistant compound engineered for high-traction and durability even during prolonged exposure to extremes of heat and cold.
9. SLIP RESISTANT TREAD Siping – thin slits cut into flat areas across the sole – open up when flexed to provide additional traction on water and ice. Self-cleaning lugs and omni-direction tread pattern designed for superior performance in all terrains and when working on ladders.
10. PULL-STRAPS Flexible NOMEX® webbing pull-straps reinforced with leather slide easily under turnout pants and are kind to your legs.
11. KEVLAR® BLEND PROTECTIVE SHIELD Protects the CROSSTECH® moisture barrier, provides cut resistance, and adds thermal protection.
12. 3D MOLDED, PADDED SHIN GUARD Provides extra protection when you are working on a ladder.
13. ALUMINIZED PBI® FABRIC An added layer between the leather shell and the KEVLAR® blend fiber batting provides additional radiant and conductive heat protection to meet the higher thermal requirements for proximity firefighting.
14. COMPOSITE SAFETY TOE CAP Lighter than steel, doesn’t transmit heat or cold, and exceeds NFPA standards for safety.
15. VIBRAM® PRO TANIA TOE BUMPER For abrasion resistance when crawling. Cemented and 2-needle stitched to the vamp.
16. 3D MOLDED REMOVABLE FOOTBED Contoured to cradle and cushion the bottom of your foot and to provide arch support. Moisture wicking and anti-microbial fabric top layer.
17. COMPOSITE LASTING BOARD Lasted to boot uppers with a built-in flex zone in the forefoot and a torsionally stable heel. Works together with the footbed to conform to your foot’s shape.
18. ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR CONSTRUCTION 2-part cross-linking adhesive bonds outsoles and the upper. Without stiff welts and ribbed mid-soles, this attachment process is far more flexible.
CUSTOM FIT SYSTEM A second, thicker removable footbed is provided for a snugger fit or when wearing with lighter socks.