Discover Elten's new series for maximum comfort

Safety shoe manufacturer Elten presented three new series for maximum comfort at the A+A trade fair.

This article is part of the special topic Workwear: How to dress correctly

Sustainability was one of the trending topics at this year's A + A, the World's leading trade fair for safe and healthy working. For safety shoe manufacturers Elten Sustainability is not just lip service, but rather lived responsibility. This has just been confirmed once again by the renowned rating platform EcoVadis: With the Award of the Platinum Medal The company ranks among the top one percent of all companies evaluated in the past twelve months. Elten also achieved the Platinum award last year..

"This This award makes us proudIt shows that our Commitment to the environment and society "It not only has an internal impact, but is also visible and measurable externally," says Elten Managing Director Jörg van Elten.Sustainability is not a trend for us, but a long-term promise. – towards our employees, partners and the environment."

Orthopedic concept is being extended to European countries

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As one of leading supplier of safety and occupational footwear in Europe Elten places great emphasis on ergonomics, comfort, and health promotion. The family-run company has a sophisticated orthopedic concept.We offer everything from a single source.“From the right shoe model to semi-orthopedic comfort insoles, all the way to orthopedic insoles or shoe modifications. And all this more individually and internationally than ever before,” explains Dr. Katina Ehl, Head of the Biomechanics, Innovation and Orthopedics Department at Elten.

At the A+A trade fair, the foot protection experts presented their expanded orthopedics concept. This will be rolled out internationally, so that wearers from various European countries can be supplied with 3D insoles in the future. Elten is pursuing a multi-brand approach. This means that Elten's 3D insoles can also be used in shoes from selected other manufacturers. People with medical foot problems will therefore have more options in the future.The needs of the employees are always the focus. “our orthopedic solutions,” says Dr. Katina Ehl.

Three new series featuring the proven Wellmexx sole technology

In addition to new services, Elten also presented new products at the A+A trade fair. new product linesIn three different series, the foot protection experts are combining the popular Wellmaxx sole technology with the High-tech material Infinergy from BASF A new showcase. Each of the three lines brings its own strengths to the table. The models in the "Wellmaxx Newfeel" series offer a seamless Infinergy experience. Across the entire sole of the foot, this provides noticeable relief with every step. Meanwhile, the "Wellmaxx Skywalk" combines an open Infinergy module in the heel area with Supercritical Foam – for particularly dynamic cushioning. And Finally, "Wellmaxx Street" combines modern street style elements with functional safety. – ideal for an urban look in everyday work life.

What all the new models have in common is their maximum wearing comfort, especially during long workdays and on hard floors. Because Infinergy is an extremely resilient particle foam., which returns more than half of the energy expended while running to the wearer.

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Winter boots for extreme conditions

After the A+A trade fair, winter is almost upon us. And When the thermometer drops below zero, winter boots are in demand., which can withstand extreme weather conditions and ensure stability – like the The "Wellmexx Arctic Grip" series, which also premiered at A+AThe highlight is the Vibram Arctic Grip sole, made of rubber/PU, which provides exceptional grip, especially on smooth and icy surfaces. The special rubber compound remains It remains elastic even at arctic temperatures down to -40 °C and ensures exceptional slip resistance., where others have long since lost their grip.

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