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Steel Blue Women's Southern Cross Zip: Met / PR Midsole (892853)
The Southern Cross Zip Ladies in Oak delivers triple protection: ErgoDefender™ Steel Toe Cap, an internal metatarsal guard, and Steel Plated Penetration Resistant Midsole. Built on a women’s-specific last for superior fit and comfort with an industrial grade side zip and scalloped collar. Meets ASTM F2413 safety standards.
Safety
Independently Certified to Major International Safety Standard
✓ American Standard ASTM F2413-24
Sustainability
Steel Blue is committed to producing durable, comfortable work boots using premium, ethically sourced leather. They obtain their leather exclusively from tanneries that are members of the Leather Working Group (LWG), ensuring adherence to stringent environmental standards. As of 2024, 90% of their leather comes from top-rated suppliers, with a goal to source exclusively from LWG Gold-rated tanneries by 2025. Additionally, Steel Blue emphasizes sustainability by ensuring all leathers are by-products of the food sector, minimizing waste and promoting ethical practices.
Their commitment extends to reducing energy, water, and chemical usage throughout their supply chain and manufacturing processes.
These initiatives reflect Steel Blue's dedication to environmental responsibility and sustainable manufacturing.
Features
Electrical Hazard (EH)
Non-conductive, offering secondary protection for accidental contact with live electrical currents.
ErgoDefender (Steel Toe Cap)
Made from hardened steel for premium toe protection.
Lace Up
A classic fastening for snug, well-fitting work boots.
Ladies Fit
Specifically developed just for women, these boots include a shorter ankle length and smaller instep to fit the female foot anatomy.
Leather
Boots made from high quality, long-lasting leather, including Nubuck, Full-Grain, TECtuff®, Suede and more.
Metatarsal Guard
Provides superior impact protection and reduces the risk of injury from impact to this part of the foot.
Ortho Rebound® Footbed
Our Ortho Rebound® Footbed is uniquely designed to mould to the exact shape of your foot, supporting your arch and reducing foot fatigue.
Penetration Resistant
An extra tough midsole to prevent sharp objects getting through to your foot.
Poron®
Strategically placed high-tech Poron® pads are placed in the sole and under your foot’s peak stress areas. We included Poron® in our Trisole® Comfort Technology, which is now the benchmark for safety boots.
Slip & Oil Resistance
All Steel Blue footwear is designed to exceed the Slip resistance requirement in the ASTM F3445-21.
TPU Outsole
Our standard durable outsole with heat resistance to 266ºF.
Trisole Comfort Technology
Steel Blue’s unique soling system cushions your feet, knees, hips and lower back from day-to-day fatigue, for whole-body support.
Water Resistant
A treatment during the manufacturing process provides water resistance so that water is repelled from the surface.
Zip Sided
Lace Up for comfort, then use the side zips for quick access.
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