What Can I Do If My Safety Shoes Pinch?

Some people who wear safety shoes in their daily lives ask themselves: "What can I do if my safety shoes pinch?" Google also suggests this as a frequently asked question. In this article, we will clarify this question for you.

Important: Safety shoes cannot easily change their specific construction and protective properties!

The issue is the type of construction. Therefore, using any insole is not allowed, as it would technically alter the shoe and no longer meet the type approval requirements. Home remedies are often recommended, such as anti-stretch spray, shoes, wet newspaper, water-filled freezer bags, and shoes placed in the freezer. Drying with vinegar or hot air is also recommended. Moreover, shoes are a good option for stretching and soaking. However, these remedies and methods are only suitable for natural leather shoes. Synthetic leather and textile materials are not durable and can be damaged by processing. For synthetic leather shoes, special gel pads or particular insoles are used. The desire to make work shoes more comfortable often arises when the shoes have not yet been tried on, such as when an employer gives a pair of shoes to their employees, or the employee does not know exactly what size they need for new safety shoes.

Techniques and tips circulate in forums on how to make uncomfortable work shoes looser and more flexible. Home remedies and so-called proven methods should be approached with caution, especially from a legal perspective.

The only correct way to make safety shoes more comfortable is through professional orthopedic adjustment. In some cases, safety shoes may need to be orthopedically adjusted to precisely fit the user's feet, but then legal conditions must be met. It is better to buy new work shoes that fit well right away.

If your safety shoes pinch, besides professional adjustment, the only option is to purchase a new pair of safety shoes.

We have created a guide for you, where you can find out exactly what size and width you need in your safety shoes to ensure they fit you optimally.

The manufacturers ATLAS, ELTEN, PUMA, and LOWA offer a wide range of safety shoes in many different sizes and widths. Here, everyone is guaranteed to find a suitable safety shoe for themselves.