Birkenstock Qo 700, Men's Closed-Toe

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I haven’t tried these ones firsthand myself, so proceed with caution. And let us know how they work out if you try them! Conclusion

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 :) ). 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. The design of the sole of the shoes are made to look like a goodyear welt (where the sole is stitched to the rest of the shoe), but this is just molded in plastic to look like real stitches. Not a fan. Personally I would much rather prefer an honest design that is not trying to make the construction of the shoes appear to be something different than what it actually is.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. 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. I loved the spacious toe box that accommodated my toes so they were allowed to spread out naturally. 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,

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 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 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. 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. 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)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. However, I won’t recommend this boot for extremely wet surroundings because it isn’t built with fully waterproof components. 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 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.

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.I loved how the toe box still managed to stay comfortably spacious even with the presence of the safety toe cap. The toe box was roomy enough to allow my toes to spread out in a natural way, preventing cramping and the painful feeling that occurs when the metallic toe cap presses into the toes. With this single thought, we opened Bstore in 2001. We have made it our mission to find you stylish footwear that feels awesome to wear. It has meant scouring the world to discover the best brands in each category that deliver on our strict criteria of delivering style, genuine comfort and the perfect fit for healthy, happy feet. After all, our whole purpose is 'to make feet smile'!