Firefighting boots need to protect from the inherent hazards that firefighting and rescue personnel encounter on the job. There are minimum NFPA standards that all firefighting boots have to meet, so as to ensure that happens. But, so much more can go into a fire boot that can take it beyond just the minimum.
A firefighter has to do their job to the best of their ability and not be hampered by their gear. Not only do firefighters have to protect themselves from the heat and fire, and punctures from nails and debris, they also want lightweight comfort and better agility, in order to perform their job better.
boots that fit perfectly
If firefighters don’t have the right fire boots, they put a lot of added stress on their entire body and joints
When thinking about it, firefighters’ feet have to bear not only their entire body weight, but probably an additional 70 - 90 pounds, with all the additional gear on.
If firefighters don’t have the right fire boots, they put a lot of added stress on their entire body and joints, including the knees, hips and spine. This can affect their general well-being and ability to perform over time. A good quality boot that fits correctly leads to less exertion on the job and ultimately keeps firefighters performing to the best of their ability.
Haix firefighting boots
All manufacturers’ boots will fit a bit differently, because they all develop their own foot form lasts. Foot lasts actually determine the final shape and form of the boot, and how it fits on the foot.
Haix develops their foot lasts, so that they follow the anatomical curves of the foot. This gives a more naturally comfortable fit and keeps feet supported in its ideal position. Firefighters would not want their feet to slide around in their boots, every time they take a step.
Imagine how problematic this would be when they have to run. A high-quality firefighting boot is going to support the feet, so as to ensure that they do not ache, after out on a fire run, especially a long one.
HAIX Ankle Flex System
Ankle injuries from jumping off the fire truck are frequently seen among firefighters
A good boot is also going to support the ankles. The HAIX Ankle Flex System not only gives feet the flexibility needed to kneel, crawl and drive the truck, it also offers added ankle support. Ankle injuries from jumping off the fire truck are frequently seen among firefighters and rescue personnel.
A boot that is not snug around the ankle, with no ankle support, is not going to protect firefighters from wrenching their ankle when running, especially with equipment or keep them steady on a ladder, or a steep roof. It may take a few seconds longer to get the boots off, at the end of a run, but it is going to save firefighters the potential for big trouble later. There can be a lot of missed work from ankle injuries.
Modern firefighting boots are lighter and more comfortable
Modern firefighting boots are getting lighter in weight and more comfortable, but that should never be at the sacrifice of durability and protection. Modern and quality materials along with new technologies, developed and incorporated into the boots at Haix, are making that possible. HAIX fire boots are highly regarded as high performance fire boots.
HAIX uses only the highest quality materials and craftsmanship in every boot that they create. The result is a fire boot that is unparalleled, in comparison to other boots anywhere in the world.
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