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Dan Rivkees
Do Steel Toe Shoes Have Non-Slip Soles?

Do Steel Toe Shoes Have Non-Slip Soles?

Slip resistant shoes are engineered not to slip in wet and slippery work environments. They provide a better grip for people that wear them in wet work places. Non-slip soles can be designed and implemented onto steel toe safety shoes. Many safety shoes with a slip resistant sole help their wearers comply with safety regulations in hazardous environments. These carefully engineered shoes provide their wearers peace of mind. Still, you may be asking: how can I identify a slip resistant shoe? What makes them slip resistant? Does Oxford Steels have safety shoes with slip resistant soles? Let's break it down....

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Dan Rivkees
History of Work Safety Shoes

History of Work Safety Shoes

Work safety shoes: where did they come from? Millions of laborers and workers rely on steel toe boots and shoes on a daily basis. Let's breakdown their origin, where they came from, and how Oxford Steels continues to transform the future of work safety shoes.

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Dan Rivkees
5 More Jobs That Require Work Safety Shoes

5 More Jobs That Require Work Safety Shoes

Steel toe safety shoes aren't for everybody, but they are for anybody working in hazardous work place environments. Shoes, like those you'll find at Oxford Steels, give wearers safety every step of the way. Ever asked yourself: Hey, which industries actually need these? Let's take a look at five sectors where steel toe safety shoes are recommended or required.

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Dan Rivkees
Winter (and Fall) Styles Are Coming

Winter (and Fall) Styles Are Coming

As August comes to a close, Oxford Steels is looking towards Winter and Fall. Between the holidays, working overtime, and seeing your old high school classmates (even ones you didn't want to see) at the bar, it's important to find the right stye during the cooler seasons. Oxford Steels' store is filled with plenty of options, but it's great to ask: which styles and colors do we recommend? Let's see our recommendations for Winter and Fall 2022.

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