Shandong Dalu Footwear Co,.Ltd.
Economic Zone, Yishui County, Linyi City, Shandong Province, China
Road construction safety shoes are designed for workers involved in highway construction, road maintenance, civil engineering and related outdoor work where the feet may be exposed to impact, sharp objects, uneven surfaces and slip hazards.
This model is a low-cut road construction safety shoe available in gray and khaki, with sizes China 36–46. It combines a breathable mesh and pigskin upper with a steel toe cap, Kevlar puncture-resistant midsole and rubber outsole with a triangular tread pattern.
The current configuration focuses on three practical requirements for road work: toe impact protection, underfoot puncture protection and traction on outdoor working surfaces.
For buyers requiring specific standards, oil resistance, electrical protection, water resistance, heat resistance or other application-specific performance, the product can be customized according to the target market and testing requirements.
Road construction and highway maintenance involve a mixture of outdoor work, construction materials, machinery, uneven ground and changing surface conditions.
Workers may spend long periods walking or standing around roadwork areas, construction equipment and unfinished road surfaces. Sharp debris, metal pieces, nails and other objects can also create puncture hazards.
Unlike some heavy construction applications, not every roadwork task requires a high-cut boot. For relatively dry road construction and highway maintenance work, a low-cut safety shoe can provide a practical combination of protective coverage, breathability and everyday mobility.
This model is therefore positioned for general road construction and maintenance applications where impact, puncture and traction are important considerations.
Typical users may include:
Road construction workers
Highway maintenance workers
Civil engineering crews
Road repair workers
Asphalt and paving support workers
Infrastructure maintenance workers
Site maintenance personnel
General outdoor construction workers
The correct footwear configuration should still be selected according to the specific task, surface conditions, weather and workplace risk assessment.
The current model focuses on three practical protection areas.
The shoe uses a steel toe cap designed to protect the toe area against impact and compression hazards.
These values correspond to the basic toe-protection figures associated with EN ISO 20345 safety footwear, but the presence of these specifications alone does not establish that the finished footwear is certified to EN ISO 20345. Certification requires the complete footwear to meet the applicable requirements and testing process.
For road construction, steel toe protection can be relevant where workers are exposed to tools, construction materials, equipment components or other falling or rolling objects.
A Kevlar puncture-resistant midsole is incorporated into the shoe.
The current specification indicates a penetration resistance of up to 1100 N.
This type of protection is relevant to road construction and maintenance environments where workers may encounter:
Nails
Screws
Sharp metal fragments
Construction debris
Broken materials
Other sharp objects on unfinished surfaces
The outsole uses a rubber compound with a triangular lug tread pattern.
Compared with a flat outsole surface, the raised tread provides more contact edges and channels for outdoor traction.
This type of tread can be useful when workers move across construction surfaces containing loose aggregate, dust, gravel or uneven ground.
However, the current product should not be advertised as having a certified slip-resistance rating such as SR unless the finished shoe has been tested to the relevant requirement.
The current model uses four main components:
| Component | Current Configuration |
| Upper | Breathable mesh + pigskin |
| Toe Cap | Steel toe |
| Midsole | Kevlar puncture-resistant layer |
| Outsole | Rubber |
| Tread | Triangular lug pattern |
Production Technology | Cement shoes ( cold adhesive) |
| Height | Low-cut |
| Colors | Gray / Khaki |
| Size | China Size 36–46 |
The upper combines breathable mesh with pigskin.
The mesh construction supports airflow around the foot, which can be useful for outdoor work in warmer conditions or during long shifts.
Pigskin is incorporated into the upper structure to provide additional material support and durability.
This combination gives the shoe a more breathable construction than a fully enclosed heavy leather work boot.
A steel toe cap provides the protective structure at the front of the shoe.
The current specification indicates up to 200 J impact resistance and 15 kN compression resistance.
The toe cap can also be replaced with alternative materials, such as composite or fiberglass, for customized projects where a non-metallic configuration is required.
A Kevlar puncture-resistant midsole is used beneath the foot.
Kevlar provides a non-metallic alternative to conventional steel puncture plates and can help reduce the weight and stiffness associated with metal inserts.
The current product specification indicates up to 1100 N penetration resistance.
The outsole is made from rubber and uses a triangular lug pattern.
The tread is designed for outdoor working surfaces where additional traction is useful.
The outsole is manufactured using a cold-bonding process.
For customized orders, the rubber compound and tread design can be adjusted according to requirements for traction, abrasion resistance, oil resistance, heat resistance or other tested properties.
Road construction overlaps with general construction, but the working environment creates some additional considerations.
Road crews may work on gravel, unfinished pavement, compacted soil and other irregular surfaces.
A treaded rubber outsole can therefore be more appropriate than a completely flat outsole for outdoor work.
Road construction and highway maintenance workers may move between vehicles, equipment, work zones and construction areas during a shift.
A low-cut, breathable construction can provide greater mobility and ventilation than a heavy high-cut boot where ankle coverage is not specifically required.
Road work can take place around trucks, rollers, excavators, paving machines and other heavy equipment. Footwear is only one part of the overall PPE system; high-visibility clothing, traffic controls and other workplace controls may also be required according to the worksite.
Road repair and construction areas can contain nails, metal fragments, broken materials and other sharp objects.
The current Kevlar puncture-resistant midsole is therefore an important part of this product configuration.
This needs to be distinguished carefully.
Road construction does not automatically mean heat-resistant footwear is required.
For general road construction, highway maintenance and road repair, the current shoe can be positioned around:
Steel toe protection
Puncture protection
Outdoor traction
Breathable construction
Long-shift mobility
However, workers directly involved in hot asphalt, hot bitumen or other high-temperature processes may require footwear with additional heat-related performance.
Some road-construction footwear marketed specifically for asphalt work is designed and tested for contact with hot asphalt or tar and may include heat-resistant outsole materials.
The current model should not be described as heat-resistant road construction footwear because no heat-resistance test has been confirmed.
For asphalt and high-temperature roadwork projects, Dalu Shoes can develop a customized configuration with the required heat-resistant materials and applicable testing.
Oil resistance is application-dependent rather than an automatic requirement for every road construction worker.
Road construction equipment may involve diesel, hydraulic oil, lubricants and other petroleum-based substances, so oil resistance can be relevant for some roadwork roles.
However, a general road construction safety shoe should not be described as oil-resistant unless the finished outsole and footwear have the required performance evidence.
The current model has a rubber outsole, but oil resistance has not been confirmed for this product.
For road maintenance, asphalt plants, equipment maintenance or work areas with regular oil and fuel exposure, an oil-resistant outsole can be specified as a customization requirement.
Not as a universal road-construction requirement.
EH protection is relevant when the worker's specific task involves electrical hazards. It should not be added simply because the product is used on a construction or highway site.
The current model does not claim EH electrical protection or an EH test result.
If a road construction project includes electrical installation, utility work or other electrical hazards, a separate electrical-hazard footwear requirement should be evaluated.
This distinction is important because construction safety footwear and electrical-hazard footwear address different workplace risks.
The current model should not be described as an S3-certified road construction safety shoe unless the required testing and certification have been completed.
The current product specification includes:
Steel toe
200 J impact resistance
15 kN compression resistance
Kevlar puncture-resistant midsole
1100 N stated penetration resistance
Rubber outsole
These are important safety footwear characteristics, but they do not by themselves establish an S3 classification.
S3 is a defined protection category with additional requirements beyond toe impact and puncture protection.
For European-market procurement, the applicable EN ISO 20345 requirements should be confirmed before production. For U.S. procurement, ASTM F2413 may be specified depending on the buyer's requirements. ASTM F2413 is a performance specification covering areas including toe impact/compression and puncture resistance, among other possible protections and classifications.
If the buyer requires S3, ASTM or another specific certification, Dalu Shoes can develop the product according to the required specification and testing process.
The current model does not claim CE, EN ISO 20345, S3, ASTM, EH, oil resistance, waterproofing or heat resistance without supporting documentation.
Depending on the target market and work environment, customization may include:
Steel toe
Composite toe
Fiberglass toe
Kevlar puncture-resistant midsole
Other puncture-resistant midsole materials
Enhanced slip resistance
Oil-resistant outsole
Water-resistant construction
Waterproof construction
Heat-resistant outsole
Electrical Hazard protection where applicable
Antistatic properties where required
Depending on the destination market and procurement specification:
EN ISO 20345
S-class protection
ASTM F2413
EH requirements
Other customer-specific testing requirements
The final standard claim should only be made after the finished product has met the applicable testing and documentation requirements.
The current model can be developed for several roadwork and infrastructure applications.
Highway maintenance crews may work outdoors around traffic, road equipment, uneven surfaces and construction debris.
The low-cut breathable construction can be suitable where mobility and ventilation are important and where the specific task does not require a higher boot.
Road repair workers may encounter sharp materials, tools and unfinished surfaces.
Steel toe and puncture protection address two important mechanical hazards in this type of work.
Infrastructure projects can involve long periods of walking between work areas, equipment and materials.
The breathable mesh and pigskin upper provides a lighter, more ventilated configuration than a fully enclosed heavy-duty boot.
For general road construction tasks where extreme heat, heavy water exposure or electrical hazards are not the primary requirements, the current configuration provides a practical base for protective footwear procurement.
The rubber lug outsole and breathable upper can also be considered for related outdoor maintenance applications where the buyer requires a low-cut safety shoe.
Yes.
The current gray and khaki model can be developed for OEM and ODM projects.
Mesh
Pigskin
Cow leather
Microfiber
Other synthetic materials
Customized colors
Steel toe
Composite toe
Fiberglass toe
Kevlar
Steel plate
Other non-metallic puncture-resistant materials
Rubber
PU
TPU
Customized tread patterns
Oil-resistant compounds
Heat-resistant compounds
Enhanced slip-resistance configurations
S-class protection
EN ISO 20345 requirements
ASTM F2413 requirements
EH where applicable
Antistatic properties
Water resistance
Waterproofing
Heat resistance
Custom logo
Private label
Customized colors
Shoe box
Packaging
Size labels
Product markings
The final product specifications should be confirmed before production and testing.
The current model is available in:
Colors: Gray / Khaki
Sizes: China/EU 36–46
Style: Low-cut
Upper: Breathable mesh + pigskin
Toe: Steel
Midsole: Kevlar puncture-resistant layer
Outsole: Rubber
Tread: Triangular lug pattern
OEM size ranges, colors and branding can be discussed for bulk orders.
For B2B purchasing, buyers can provide:
Target country
Road construction application
Highway maintenance or road repair requirement
Dry or wet working conditions
Asphalt or non-asphalt work
Required toe protection
Required puncture protection
Required slip resistance
Oil exposure
Heat exposure
Required standard
Size range
Estimated order quantity
Logo and packaging requirements
Based on these requirements, Dalu Shoes can determine whether the current model is suitable or whether a customized road construction safety shoe should be developed.
Dalu Shoes supplies safety footwear for road construction, highway maintenance, civil engineering and related outdoor work applications.
This low-cut model combines a breathable mesh and pigskin upper, steel toe cap, Kevlar puncture-resistant midsole and rubber lug outsole.
Its current configuration is focused on impact protection, puncture protection and outdoor traction for general road construction and maintenance environments.
For projects requiring heat resistance for asphalt work, oil resistance, waterproofing, EH protection, S-class protection, ASTM or EN ISO 20345 certification, Dalu Shoes can discuss a customized product configuration and the applicable testing requirements.
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