uvex safety boots for welding and foundry work
Reliable protection for extreme challenges
Designed for high-heat environments: The uvex 3 MACSOLE® welder safety shoes and the uvex 3 foundry safety boots are the perfect companion for strenuous work.
The highlights at a glance
Extreme heat resistance
Reliable protection against extreme temperatures thanks to the special sole that incorporates specialised insulating materials and heat-resistant seams
Outstanding all-round protection
Reduced risk of injury thanks to steel penetration resistance, a toe cap, lace covers, heel basket (welder), quick-release closure (foundry) and non-slip MACSOLE® rubber sole.
Perfect wearer comfort
The welder and foundry boots have an ergonomic fit and offer relief through cushioning in the sole provided by i-PUREnrj technology (welder) and EVA inserts (foundry).
MACSOLE® planet
Innovative sustainable rubber outsole to prevent slipping on extremely hot or cold surfaces. Contact heat-resistant up to 300° Celsius for short periods and heat-insulating.
i-PUREnrj planet
Sustainable midsole for better endurance due to shock absorption and energy return
Lace cover
The leather cover prevents welding spatter and sparks from penetrating.
- lightweight and metal-free protective toe cap
 - steel penetration resistance
 - foamed polyurethane scuffcap
 - foamed polyurethane heel basket
 - reflective elements
 - ESD certified
 
- Fastening: elastic laces, concealed with leather
 - Sizes: 36-52 in 3 widths
 - Sizes 36-40 produced using a womens' last
 - Suitable for medicare
 - removable antistatic comfortable innersole (Art. Nr.: 86937-9)
 
- heat-, chemical- and cut-resistant uvex MACSOLE® rubber outsole
 - uvex i-PUREnrj planet midsole with shock-absorption and energy-return features
 
- hydrophobic leather upper
 - heat-resistant seams
 - lining: textile
 - dust tongue and leather-covered laces prevent penetration of welding spatter and sparks
 
S3 WG Cl HI HRO SRC
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- insole board: 38 % recycled polyester
 - innersole: 72 % recycled material (PU foam, GRS-certified polyester)
 - midsole: 10 % recycled PU waste (PIR) from our production processes
 - outsole: 30 % recycled rubber waste
 
MACSOLE®
Innovative rubber outsole to prevent slipping on extremely hot or cold surfaces. Contact heat-resistant up to 300° Celsius for short periods and heat-insulating.
Quick Release strap closure
The closure allows the boots to be removed in less than five seconds (per shoe) in the event of contact with molten metal.
Lace cover
The leather cover prevents molten metal from penetrating. 
 
 
- leightweight metal-free protective toe cap
 - steel penetration resistance
 - rubber scuffcap
 - reflective elements
 
- Fastening: Quick Release strap closure
 - Sizes: 36-51 in 3 widths
 - Sizes 36-40 produced using a womens' last
 - Suitable for medicare
 
- heat-, chemical- and cut-resistant uvex MACSOLE® rubber outsole
 - shock-absorbing EVA inserts in the rubber sole at the heel and forefoot
 
- hydrophobic leather upper
 - heat-resistant seams
 - lining: textile
 - special upper construction to prevent the penetration of molten metal
 - quick-release strap closure for quickly taking off the footwear in case of contact with molten metal
 
S3 Fe Al Cl HI HRO SRC
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- insole board: 38 % recycled polyester
 - innersole: 55 % recycled material (PU foam, GRS-certified polyester)