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  1. All About Met Guard Footwear

    Metatarsal guard footwear (also know as met guards) are designed to provide even more protection than regular safety footwear. It is designed to protect the foot from falling objects and compression. This type of safety footwear is often seen at foundries, quarries and in industries that deal with heavy equipment and machinery.

    Footwear that includes a met guard is designed to go beyond just protecting the toes. In addition to a safety toe it also features a metal or fiberglass plate that protects the metatarsal bones in the upper foot. This plate can be internal (built into the footwear) or external (attached to the footwear near the toe and must be laced to provide protection). 

    There can be a difference in fit between an internal and external met guard. Internal met guards sometimes fit narrower and often don't allow for as much flexibility. Choosing between external and internal often comes down to personal preference, requirements of the work place and how a customer likes their footwear to fit and feel.

    Met guard footwear comes in several different styles including traditional work boot, athletic, dress/causal and pull on. Vanderloop Shoes is proud to carry a large selection of met guard footwear from trusted brands like Carolina, Georgia Boot, Iron Age, Keen, Reebok, Timberland and more. We also offer a met guard exclusive safety footwear truck stocked with more than 50 met guard styles for men and women.

  2. Summer Foot Health

    The following are easy-to-do tips to keep your feet healthy this summer:

    Avoid going barefoot.

    Properly fitting shoes will support and

    may help prevent foot injury and other conditions like warts and athlete's foot. Wearing shoes will also help protect

    your feet and provide stability.

    Switch your shoes.

    Allow shoes to dry out completely

    before wearing them again. If the insole

    is removable - you may want to take that out to dry as well. It is recommended to alternate between a few pairs of shoes during the week.

    Keep your feet active - walk!

    Walking is the best exercise for your feet and is a great cardio workout too!

    And walking improves circulation.

    Apply Sunscreen

    Always apply sunscreen to your feet and ankles when exposed to avoid sunburn.

  3. Safety Footwear Trucks

    Did you know that Vanderloop Shoes offers 8 safety footwear trucks?
    To schedule a visit or to find out more information about the services
    offered by the Vanderloop Shoes trucks please send us an email or
    call our corporate office 1-800-236-8403.

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