Skip to content
Hard Hatsfor Feet
ZONE · GLOSSARYRun Hazard Match →

Glossary · Safety Standards

Puncture Resistant (PR)

The standard defines a puncture test on the sole, and PR on the label means the pair is marked as passing it. It is usually a plate in the midsole. Ask whether the plate is steel or non-metallic if you also need a non-metallic boot.

Terms in the same lane

Worth a look

From the catalog — full rankings live on the rankings page.

Up front —We may earn a commission when you buy through links on this site. It never changes the price you pay, and it never changes a verdict.

20 guides published

23 boots and gear linked

Shop-floor graphics

Tees, stickers and mugs for the crew room, printed to order. Hazard-stripe and tag graphics, no maker badges.

See the shop →

First print run · on the press

The first drop of tag and hazard-stripe graphics lands soon.

Tees, stickers and mugs for the crew room. Watch the print run — or take the letter and hear first.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.