CustomFit News

Search the web and you'll find all kinds of articles on how a work boot should fit and why it's important to both your employees and your company. BLAH, BLAH, BLAH.

All companies know that their employees are the foundation of their success. Hard-working, innovative, motivated, organized, happy and healthy employees are essential to a company thriving, growing and surpassing the competition.

Lehigh was born in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania during the heart of the steel mill industry and the rise of workforce safety. We were at the forefront of steel toe development and pioneered the on-site shoe truck.

As a continuous and proven leader in the industry of managed safety footwear programs, Lehigh CustomFit is always looking to introduce innovative technology and services that help our customers and their employees.

Ladders come in all shapes and sizes; and much like safety boots, the proper equipment for the job is vital. If you have worked any hands-on profession long enough you have been on a ladder and you have probably experienced or witnessed a not-so-safe, scary moment with a co-worker or employee - maybe even a fall.

This is a common question that we hear a lot from our customers. I wish there was a simple answer but there are too many variables that affect the boots. Much will depend on the environment, the type of work being done, how hard an individual is on their boots and the style and attributes of the footwear. For example, there can be a big difference in longevity from walking on a warehouse floor vs. digging a ditch with a shovel.

Your work environment dictates that you and your employees need specific safety benefits in your work boots and it's time to go shopping. If you don't use an all-inclusive service like Lehigh CustomFit then you and they will head to the nearest store or start aimlessly searching online.

The plantar fascia is the ligament that runs along the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes. It's what supports the arch and protects the bottom of your feet. The important thing to keep in mind is the amount of support a shoe provides. It's helpful to rest the affected foot as much as possible.

From Steel Toe to Puncture Resistant, Static Dissipative, Electical Hazard and so on, plus an abundance of comfort features; Safety footwear can have a lot of bells and whistles.