The QS700 is presented as a modern ankle sneaker with 7-hole lacing and a heel loop. The nonslip, metal-free, and oil- and petrol-resistant outsole provides for energy absorption around the heel and is penetration-resistant. A 200-joule steel toe with a scratch-resistant toe cap protects the forefoot. The upper is made from water-resistant microfiber (WRU) and offers antistatic protection. The material used for the bellows tongue construction, a piece of fabric that is attached between the tongue and the rest of the upper to keep out grit, seems to be of quite poor quality. This is a minor piece of the entire shoe, but I can tell that it is something that is most likely not going to hold up when put into daily use. The shoe is certified in accordance with EN ISO 20345:2011 and meets the requirements of protection category S3. Details: steel toe (200 joules) with scratch-resistant toe cap; penetration-resistant, metal-free, nonslip, and oil- and petrol-resistant outsole (P, SRC, FO); energy absorption around heel (E); antistatic protection (A)

Here at Bstore, we know that the best shopping experience (and life) comes from being fun, ambitious, authentic and responsive, and having the confidence to know your identity and wear it with pride. 'Keeping it Real' is in our DNA, and we challenge ourselves every day to do just that - keep it real. We embrace our Australian heritage, seek to actively appreciate the awesome lifestyle we get to experience in this part of the world, and fit you out with the perfect shoes – for wherever your feet take you. The footbed had a microfiber lining that offered a soothing kind of softness, preventing blisters from forming even when I walked and moved around continuously for long periods. Unlike other work boots I previously tried that bit into my toes, Now, one year on, the stitching on the steel toe is tearing apart, the little pull tab on the heel has proven useless after only one month when I nearly tore it completely off and, worst of all, the sole on both boots is now nearly completely detached from the rest of the shoe.I liked how the curved edge of the footbed worked to protect my foot from falling flat onto the base, preventing uncomfortable fallen arches that may occur with long hours of walking or standing on hard floors. Safety Specs: steel toe (200 joules) with scratch-resistant toe cap; penetration-resistant, metal-free, nonslip, and oil- and petrol-resistant outsole (P, SRC, FO); energy absorption around heel (E); antistatic protection (A). Safety shoe certified in accordance with EN ISO 20345:2011 A barefoot shoe like the one on the left is the goal. But depending on your work requirements, you many need to make some compromises. Shoe brands have yet to step up to the challenge of truly healthy minimalist work boots that are also safety rated (Want to change that? Vote with your dollars for minimalist footwear and share this message!). In the meantime, I’ve scoured the web for the best alternatives. Have you noticed how much happier you feel when you're wearing comfortable shoes? And when you find comfy shoes that actually look great too, well, that's life changing. The QS700 is presented as a modern, ankle-high sneaker with 7-hole lacing and a heel loop. The nonslip, metal-free, and oil- and petrol-resistant outsole provides for energy absorption around the heel and is penetration-resistant. A 200-joule steel toe with a scratch-resistant toe cap protects the forefoot. The upper is made from water-resistant smooth leather (WRU) and offers antistatic protection.

To me, with the insoles removed, it seems like they are in fact zero drop, or at least very, very, very close to being zero drop.Going through the shoes I ended up with 3 points of criticisms. By making feet healthy and happy, we've made our customers very happy. We now have 9 9 Bstore locations and one of Australia's most trusted and established online shoe stores.That being said, these are the best option I've been able to find, so I intend on keeping them and hopefully, within a couple of years, some of the barefoot shoe brands are going to make a safety shoe as well, as I'm sure the demand is growing. (I've heard Xeroshoes are looking into making a barefoot safety shoe - fingers crossed :) ). Here we examine 9 different options that come as close to the ideal as possible, so you can choose what’s best for you. Let’s dig in. Minimalist Work Boots Comparison Table They are "water resistant", but not waterproof, which perhaps will be an issue in some cases, depending on the kind of work you are going to do in them. The QS 700 is a heavy duty lace up boot featuring a removable footbed and microfibre upper which is softer than leather but may still take a few days to soften up.