Working shoes comparison for ambulance professionals and EMS workers
Safety shoes GRISPORT ISCHIA
Tester: Emanuele Tamagnini
Role: First aid volunteer at the Publica Assistenza Croce Blu of Rimini.
I work as a volunteer practitioner in the field of health taxi services, health assistance and emergency medicine on the territory. In the case of coordination request by the Province, I also carry out Civil Protection activities covering the healthcare area. This requires a shoe that can conciliate the emergency and the ordinary service, which is not too heavy but in line with the S3 safety regulation.
My impressions with GRISPORT ISCHIA on
Grisport Ischia boot is compliant to S3 safety regulation. According to me, this model of shoes is placed in the has a very good value for money. In fact, with about 40 euros you can have a resistant boot, with a powerful rubberized and non-slip sole, very easy to wear and with anti-static features.
The steel toe cap is made by a metallic material, this slightly increases the weight that remains anyway acceptable. Internal ergonomics can certainly be improved with arch support, which is not present. The entire quality is good; the waterproof properties also are good and it fits more or less like common shoes and, indeed, this characteristic leaves enough space even for heavy socks for winter service. Laces also secure the shoe firmly on the instep, they do not fray and they are resistant.
Plantar comfort and breathability can be improved according to me. Cleaning is easy on the rubber, less on the parts in fabric that needs to be vigorously brushed to remove accumulated dust on the field.
- QUALITY – Good short boots, very good value for money. 4/5
- COMFORT – Good, plantar support can be improved. Easy to put them on and take them off. 3/5
- RESISTANCE – S3 certified boot, good-quality material, good-quality rubber 4/5
- DESIGN – Always up-to-date, the orange colour allows it to be combined perfectly with the rescuer’s uniform. Possibly also available in Blue colour. 5/5