Portwest Composite Leather Foundry Boot

The FC48 Foundry Boot is your ultimate safety solution. The FC48 features a full grain leather upper and engineered leather flap for quick removal in under 5 seconds. The design incorporates an internal strap to aid fitting and is engineered to pull away from the protective flap.
The TPU grip patch enables easy use when wearing a leather gauntlet. The FC48 is tested to extreme temperatures, meeting both HI and CI requirements, with also a high tollerence of heat protection with a HRO rubber outsole. The outsole also includes an intergrated ladder girp and superior slip resistance outsole. The FC48 is tested to 18kV and therefore meets requirements of Elecrtric Hazard ASTM standard.

• FR aramid thread for extra durability and protection
• High protection against aluminium molten metal splash
• High protection against iron molten metal splash
• Rubberised tab, for better use when wearing a gauntlet
• Specially engineered hook and loop protective flap, for quick release
• Internal strap for enhanced fitting
• Ideal for welding and metal handling
• Superbly cushioned comfort footbed reducing foot fatigue
• Padded collar for added comfort
• Back pull-tab for ease of getting onto the foot
• Padded tongue
• Pierce resistant composite midsole
• Heat insulation for added warmth in cold environments
• Composite toe cap
• Electric hazard protection (EH)
• Energy absorbing seat region
• Cold insulation
• Heat resistant outsole 300ºC
• Fuel and oil resistant outsole
• Ladder grip
• Metal Detector Friendly: Non-Magnetic – Nickel and Ferrous free
• 100% Metal Free
• Slip resistant
• Full grain leather for long lasting protection
• CE certified

Upper
Full-Grain Leather

Lining
Mesh

Sole
PU/Rubber

Certifications
EN ISO 20345:2022 +A1:2024 SB PL CI HI HRO FO LG SR
EN ISO 20349-1:2017+A1:2020 Wg Fe Al
ASTM F2413-24 EH

This product complies with the European / British standards as detailed in HMRC Notice 710/23 such that it can be zero rated for VAT providing you, the customer, can confirm that the item is to be used for industrial use and that it is not being purchased for use by your employees. By continuing with this transaction, you hereby confirm that your purchase is eligible for zero rating.