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Blundstone 971 Black flame retardant leather smelter boot with metatarsal guard
Blundstone 971 Black flame retardant leather smelter boot with metatarsal guard
Style Code: 971 · SKU: 971040
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The Blundstone 971 Smelter Boot delivers specialized protection for foundry personnel, welders, and metal casters. Featuring flame-retardant leather, an integrated metatarsal guard, Kevlar stitching, and quick-release closures, this boot prevents serious burn injuries from molten metal splashes.
- Integrated Metatarsal Shield: Heavy-duty instep guard shielding delicate upper foot bones from falling metal and direct radiant heat
- Flame-Retardant Cowhide Upper: Specialized treated leather shedding incandescent molten sparks and resisting burn through
- Heat-Proof Kevlar Stitching: High-tensile aramid thread maintaining seam integrity during intense hot slag exposure
- Quick-Release Fastening Straps: Touch-tape closures facilitating instantaneous emergency boot removal during liquid metal spills
- 300-Degree Nitrile Outsole: Deep-cleated rubber sole engineered to walk across scorching slag floors and metal deck plates
Specifications & Compliance
- Style Code
- 971
- Fit / Gender
- Unisex
- Hi-Vis Class
- Non Hi-Vis
- Toe Protection
- Steel Toe
- Electrical Rating
- Electrical Hazard (EH)
Suitable for
3 trades
Suitable for
3 trades- Electrician
- General Trade
- Welder
Standards: AS 2210.3:2019, ASTM F2413-18
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Blundstone 971 Black flame retardant leather smelter boot with metatarsal guard