SHIELDTEX abrasion resistant fabric Composite protective toecap Rubber outsole Ultra-resistant TPU PARESHOK bumper toe Non-metallic puncture-resistant insole Direct-attach PU midsole Protection against electrical hazards Ultra-light and metal-free 8 inch boot, assembled in Canada Comfortable and breathable R-LITE footbed Protective TPU or rubber toecap positioned on the front of the boot (over the leather and toecap) to increase the vamp’s resistance to wear. ROYER introduced SHIELDTEX fabric in 2008 when it launched “the Mother of All Boots” collection. This high-performance fabric was originally developed for the car and motorcycle racing apparel industry. It provides high abrasion and wear resistance while optimizing flexibility and breathability. ROYER is a pioneer in terms of its use in work boots and shoes. CSA Z195-14 certified protective toecap and certified puncture-resistant sole CSA Z195-14 certified electric-shock protection (18 kV / 60 Hz / 1 minute)