ROBUST, LIGHTWEIGHT AND ABSOLUTELY WEATHERPROOF

A safety shoe that is robust, breathable, waterproof and also lightweight? What sounds like the ultimate all-rounder is reality with our ANTONIO XXSG GTX Mid ESD S3S WR CI model , because it is the first to use the new EXTRAGUARD upper material technology. GORE-TEX EXTRAGUARD shoes only gain a minimal amount of weight due to moisture and remain lightweight even when working in wet environments. More detailed information about the technology can be found here !

OPTIMAL PROTECTION

The ANTONIO is also equipped with the WELLMAXX SAFETY-GRIP PU/PU sole. It has an extremely good grip and is equipped with a sole core made of Infinergy ^® from BASF. This gives the wearer back more than half of the energy used when running. This protects the joints and keeps the feet fit for longer. A PU cap protects the upper material at the tip of the shoe, while a steel cap and a metal-free penetration protection with parts made from recycled materials ensure the necessary safety. GORE-TEX Performance Comfort Footwear on the inside also ensures a pleasant foot climate by regulating moisture and ensuring breathability. Thanks to the ladder grip in the sole profile, it is also suitable for safe use on ladders. The ANTONIO is your absolutely reliable companion when you have to work in harsh weather conditions.

3 QUESTIONS FOR HELMUT KLUG, KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER AT GORE

Because EXTRAGUARD is a new technology from Gore and we wanted to know a little more, we talked to Helmut Klug, Key Account Manager at Gore.

Mr. Klug, with the Antonio XXSG GTX Mid ESD S3S WR CI model, ELTEN has launched a safety shoe with Gore's new EXTRAGUARD upper material technology for the first time. What makes this upper material so special?

"EXTRAGUARD is an upper material technology that combines the advantages of robust materials such as leather with those of light, breathable textiles. The new upper material consists of three layers: an outer, highly abrasion-resistant and robust protective layer, the functional layer, the thickness of which can be adjusted depending on the area of ​​use, and the innovative construction inner layer. This three-layer upper material is sealed with the GORE-SEAM® tape and then processed into a safety shoe together with the GORE-TEX lining, the so-called bootie construction. The result is a shoe that is not only extremely durable and waterproof, but also significantly lighter than other robust safety shoes. EXTRAGUARD retains its shape and color even under intensive use. In addition, safety shoes with the new upper material technology are extremely easy to care for: a simple cleaning with water is completely sufficient, care products such as for leather are not necessary."

How does EXTRAGUARD affect the functionality of the shoe?

"EXTRAGUARD ensures that the shoe remains permanently waterproof - even without waterproofing and even if the upper material is damaged. The shoe construction absorbs practically no moisture from the outside, which leads to a significantly lower weight increase, even in extreme weather conditions. Since EXTRAGUARD shoes cannot absorb water, this reduces the formation of cold bridges - the feet stay dry and warm, even if the shoe is worn in the rain for a long time."

In which areas do wearers particularly benefit from safety shoes with EXTRAGUARD?

"Safety shoes such as the "Antonio XXSG GTX Mid ESD S3S WR CI" from ELTEN are ideal for jobs in which employees are exposed to harsh working conditions and changeable weather conditions. They are particularly ideal in the construction and demolition industry, in rail construction, in the utility industry and in gardening and landscaping. In these areas, safety shoes are in demand that are not only robust and waterproof, but also offer comfort and lightness so that they can be worn all day long."