Walking on air

The survey was conducted within the construction, logistics and heavy manufacturing industries, where half of the participants spend at least 50% of their time working outdoors. Style safety and comfort is taken seriously during the footwear design process. Factors such as how long the boot will be worn for, whether it gives the worker enough support, is warm and waterproof are all taken into consideration.

The company says: "Foot Fatigue is typically caused by an imbalance in the footwear or if the boots are too toe-heavy, this can lead to shin splints and sore shins that in turn force larger muscles to compensate, causing accelerated fatigue in those muscles as well. This soreness becomes cyclical, resulting in more fatigue and will eventually have the potential to cause serious injury."

Dr. Martens has launched its new fully waterproof collection in three styles; TURBINE ST, SURGE ST and TORRENT ST.