Editorial | 10 March 2021

New tactical footwear range

Find out more about the newest additions to the Blackrock footwear range

Engineered to blend performance, comfort and style, the Tactical range is the newest addition to Blackrock footwear, designed particularly for people whose roles mean a safety toe cap is either not required or not permitted. For over two years we’ve worked in conjunction with the emergency services, transport, postal and security sectors to develop products that are lightweight, metal-free (scanner safe), anti-static and have two critical additional features:

• A penetration-resistant midsole to prevent injury from objects piercing the sole from underneath.
• Blackrock’s unique HexaGrip sole, designed to give outstanding grip and keep you on your feet when it matters most.

For industries or divisions where a toe cap is permitted or required, we’ve added two styles that feature a metal-free (scanner safe) toe cap. With modern styling, water resistant as a minimum and most waterproof, all products also feature Blackrock’s EaziStep padded insole: a breathable, lightweight PU/mesh for maximum comfort when you’re on your feet for long periods.

The Range

Tactical Occupational styles (no toe cap)

Certified to EN20347 O3 as a minimum

• Officer Shoe - water resistant uniform style shoe
• Marshal Hiker - water resistant mid-height boot
• Ranger Hiker - fully waterproof mid-height boot that features a side zip for easy put on and removal
• Commander Boot - fully waterproof high leg style that features a side zip for easy put on and removal
• Ensign Trainer - fully waterproof trainer

Tactical Safety styles (with toe cap)

Certified to EN 20345 S3 as a minimum

• Emergency Service Boot - fully waterproof mid-height boot that features a side zip for easy put on and removal and added ankle protection
• Trooper Hiker - same style as the Occupational Ranger hiker but with a toe cap

HexaGrip: traction control for feet

Engineered to give outstanding grip far beyond standard slip ratings, HexaGrip is unique to Blackrock and certified by the UK government’s HSL laboratory with a 4-star GRIP rating. With a hexagonal rubber tread pattern that maximises the surface area for traction, a network of drainage channels that disperse water to maintain grip in the wet, heat resistance to 300°C and resistance to fuel oil, HexaGrip keeps you on your feet even in the toughest conditions.

To find out how HexaGrip stands up to extreme use it was tested on the pedatron, a specialist stepping machine used to test the durability of military footwear. After one million continuous steps on the pedatron, HexaGrip still achieves a slip rating in excess of SRC, the highest slip rating found on standard footwear.

For more information get in touch with us today - we’d love to chat about how our new Tactical range can work for you.

Find out more about the newest additions to the Blackrock footwear range