To ensure you will be adequately protected, these 10 standard protection features are built into every Nitti boot.

		IMPACT RESISTANT Toe cap exceeds 200 joules in impact resistance				ANTISTATIC
		COMPRESSION RESISTANT Toe cap exceeds 15,000 newtons in compression strength				HEAT RESISTANT Up to 130°C
		PENETRATION RESISTANT Midsole exceeds 1,100 newtons in penetration resistance				CHEMICAL RESISTANT
		SLIP RESISTANT				ABRASION RESISTANT
		OIL RESISTANT				SHOCK ABSORPTION

A Note on Antistatic Footwear

Antistatic footwear should be used if it is necessary to minimize electrostatic build-up by dissipating electrostatic charges, thus avoiding the risk of spark ignition of flammable substances and vapours, and if risk of electric shock from any electrical apparatus or live parts has not been completely eliminated. It should be noted, however, that antistatic footwear cannot guarantee an adequate protection against electric shock as it introduces only a resistance between foot and floor. If the risk of electric shock has not been completely eliminated, additional measures to avoid this risk are essential. Such measures, as well as the additional tests mentioned below should be a routine part of the accident prevention programme of the workplace.

Experience has shown that, for antistatic purpose, the discharge path through a product should normally have an electrical resistance of less than 1000 MΩ at any time throughout its useful life. A value of 100 kΩ is specified as the lowest limit of resistance of a product when new, in order to ensure some limited protection against dangerous electric shock or ignition in the event of any electrical apparatus becoming defective when operating at voltages up to 250V. However, under certain conditions, users should be aware that the footwear might give inadequate protection and additional measures to protect the wearer should be taken at all times.

The electrical resistance of Nitti footwear can be changed significantly by flexing, contamination through soiling, or moisture. The footwear will not perform its intended function if worn in wet conditions. It is, therefore, necessary to ensure that the product is capable of fulfilling its designed function of dissipating electrostatic charges and also of giving some protection during its whole life. The user is recommended to establish an in-house test for electrical resistance and use it at regular and frequent intervals.

No insulating elements, with the exception of normal socks, should be introduced between the inner sole of the footwear and the foot of the wearer. If any insert is put between the inner sole and the foot, the combination of footwear and insert should be checked for its electrical protection properties.

(Source: European Standard: EN ISO 20345:2004 Safety footwear for professional use)