Key Elements of Comfort
Working in a food processing facility often means walking and standing in chilled environments. The floors in food processing are often wet and slippery and run a high risk of contamination. This demands proper footwear.
Research among end-users indicated that there are 4 Key Elements of Comfort:
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Most important is the demand for protection and safety. They need footwear that both protects their feet against slips and trips as well as falling / moving objects. The footwear must also protect against slips and trips on contaminated floors.
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Boots need to be nice and dry. Proper insulating footwear keeps the feet warm and comfortable during 8+ hour shifts.
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Lightweight. Walking an average of 10.000 steps a day, every gram amounts significantly to total moved weight and reducing fatigue.
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Durability. Higher durability means less wear-in and being able to enjoy the comfort longer. End users associate durability with higher quality.