Metaguard

SANS/ISO 20345

SANS/ISO 20345
Colours

Black

Sizes

4 – 13

The Metaguard boot offers unparalleled protection for those working in challenging environments. Built for durability, comfort, and safety, it’s designed to keep feet secure and comfortable in high-risk conditions. With a focus on resilience and performance, this boot is well-equipped to face tough jobs, offering lasting comfort and reliable protection from hazards. Whether enduring intense heat or heavy-duty tasks, the Metaguard boot provides peace of mind to work confidently and efficiently.

2.0 – 2.2mm full-grain leather upper
Metatarsal cover for metatarsal bone protection
Padded collar and ½ padded bellows tongue
5-pair eyelet lace-up
Needle-fibre vamp lining
Industrial-grade Ferrabelle non-woven quarter lining
Non-woven in-sock laminated to Kevlar
Energiser woollen top sock treated with *Ultra-Fresh™
Shank-reinforced midsole
Steel toe cap
Dual-density PU/Rubber sole
Heat-resistant up to 300℃

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The Metaguard boot is designed to meet the demands of environments in the chemical and petrochemical industries. It offers essential protection from falling objects, heat transference, and potential foot injuries, ensuring comfort and durability even in the toughest environments. The boot’s robust construction allows workers to stay focused on their tasks while maintaining high safety standards when faced with challenging working conditions.
The Metaguard boot is the ideal solution for professionals working in construction, where safety and durability are crucial. Featuring advanced protection for the metatarsal bones and essential heat resistance, it’s a reliable choice for those who work with heavy machinery and materials. Its tough design ensures that workers’ feet stay protected from both impact and extreme conditions, giving them the confidence to perform their best on site.
Mining environments require footwear that can withstand the toughest conditions. With its metatarsal protection and heat-resistant properties, the Metaguard boot provides the resilience needed to protect against falling debris and high-temperature conditions. It is designed to keep workers’ feet safe while they navigate the demanding tasks of the mining industry.
When it comes to oil and gas work, safety is a non-negotiable. The Metaguard boot ensures that workers are protected from potential hazards like falling objects, heat, and impact. Designed for comfort and durability, it is an essential piece of protective footwear for those working in hazardous environments, allowing for sustained performance in challenging outdoor and industrial conditions.
The Metaguard boot is engineered to offer workers in refineries, protection against heat and heavy impacts. With its metatarsal protection and heat-resistant sole, it’s designed to safeguard feet from the high-risk environments often found in refineries. The durable and comfortable design ensures long-lasting wear, helping workers stay focused on their tasks without compromising safety.
For smelter workers, the Metaguard boot offers the critical protection needed when working with extreme heat and heavy materials. With a steel toe cap, metatarsal protection, and heat resistance, this boot is engineered to provide safety and comfort under high-pressure conditions. Its versatility makes it an ideal choice for workers in smelting operations who face continuous risks to their feet.
The Metaguard boot is a trusted ally for welders and foundry workers, where the risk of burns, impact, and heat transference is ever-present. Featuring metatarsal protection and heat-resistant materials, it’s designed to keep workers safe and comfortable in environments exposed to molten metals, sparks, and high temperatures. This boot ensures that those working in foundries and welding operations are equipped with the right protection for their demanding roles.

The Metaguard boot is designed to meet the demands of environments in the chemical and petrochemical industries. It offers essential protection from falling objects, heat transference, and potential foot injuries, ensuring comfort and durability even in the toughest environments. The boot’s robust construction allows workers to stay focused on their tasks while maintaining high safety standards when faced with challenging working conditions.

The Metaguard boot is the ideal solution for professionals working in construction, where safety and durability are crucial. Featuring advanced protection for the metatarsal bones and essential heat resistance, it’s a reliable choice for those who work with heavy machinery and materials. Its tough design ensures that workers’ feet stay protected from both impact and extreme conditions, giving them the confidence to perform their best on site.

Mining environments require footwear that can withstand the toughest conditions. With its metatarsal protection and heat-resistant properties, the Metaguard boot provides the resilience needed to protect against falling debris and high-temperature conditions. It is designed to keep workers’ feet safe while they navigate the demanding tasks of the mining industry.

When it comes to oil and gas work, safety is a non-negotiable. The Metaguard boot ensures that workers are protected from potential hazards like falling objects, heat, and impact. Designed for comfort and durability, it is an essential piece of protective footwear for those working in hazardous environments, allowing for sustained performance in challenging outdoor and industrial conditions.

The Metaguard boot is engineered to offer workers in refineries, protection against heat and heavy impacts. With its metatarsal protection and heat-resistant sole, it’s designed to safeguard feet from the high-risk environments often found in refineries. The durable and comfortable design ensures long-lasting wear, helping workers stay focused on their tasks without compromising safety.

For smelter workers, the Metaguard boot offers the critical protection needed when working with extreme heat and heavy materials. With a steel toe cap, metatarsal protection, and heat resistance, this boot is engineered to provide safety and comfort under high-pressure conditions. Its versatility makes it an ideal choice for workers in smelting operations who face continuous risks to their feet.

The Metaguard boot is a trusted ally for welders and foundry workers, where the risk of burns, impact, and heat transference is ever-present. Featuring metatarsal protection and heat-resistant materials, it’s designed to keep workers safe and comfortable in environments exposed to molten metals, sparks, and high temperatures. This boot ensures that those working in foundries and welding operations are equipped with the right protection for their demanding roles.

Gold standard Leather
BOVA footwear features Gold-Standard Leather – ethically sourced, sustainably crafted, and recognized by the Leather Working Group for meeting the highest global standards Click here to learn more.

Full-Grain Leather Upper
The upper is crafted from durable full-grain leather.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Offers superior strength, flexibility, and long-lasting wear, ideal for tough work environments where durability and comfort are crucial.

Metatarsal Protection
The Metaguard boot features a metatarsal cover engineered to protect the metatarsal bones from falling objects.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Provides critical protection to the metatarsal area, reducing the risk of injury in high-risk environments like construction sites, refineries, and foundries.

Padded Collar and Half-Padded Bellows Tongue
The boot features a padded collar and half-padded bellows tongue.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Provides added comfort and helps prevent debris from entering the boot, ensuring long-lasting comfort even during extended work shifts.

5-Pair Eyelet Lace-Up System
The boot is designed with a 5-pair eyelet lace-up system.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Allows for an adjustable and secure fit, ensuring the boot stays firmly in place throughout the workday, reducing foot fatigue and discomfort.

Needle-Fibre Vamp Lining
The vamp lining is crafted from needle-fibre material.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Enhances perspiration absorbency, keeping feet dry and comfortable even in high-activity environments where moisture build-up is a concern.

Industrial-Grade Non-Woven Ferrabelle Quarter Lining
The quarter lining is crafted from industrial-grade Ferrabelle non-woven material.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Provides enhanced durability and moisture resistance, increasing the boot’s longevity and ensuring reliable performance in challenging work conditions.

Non-Woven In-Sock Laminated to Kevlar
The in-sock is made from non-woven material laminated to Kevlar.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Protects the foot from heat transference through the sole, ensuring comfort and protection even in high-temperature environments.

Woollen Energiser Top Sock Treated with *Ultra-Fresh™
The Energiser top sock is crafted from wool and is treated with *Ultra-Fresh™.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Provides excellent moisture-wicking properties and antibacterial protection, ensuring the boot stays fresh and comfortable over long periods of wear.

Steel Toe Cap
The MetaGuard boot includes a steel toe cap for added protection.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Protects the toes from heavy impact and compression, making it an essential feature in environments with a risk of falling objects or equipment.

Shank-Reinforced Midsole
The midsole features a shank reinforcement for added arch support.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Provides additional structural support, reducing foot strain and improving comfort during extended periods of standing or walking.

Dual-Density PU/Rubber Sole
The sole is made from a dual-density PU/Rubber combination.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Provides exceptional durability, comfort, and traction, ensuring reliable grip and stability in a variety of environments, from construction sites to welding operations.

SR Slip Resistance Rating
The sole carries an SR slip resistance rating.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Ensures reliable traction on both wet and dry surfaces, reducing the risk of slips and falls, making it ideal for environments with potentially slippery conditions.

Heat Resistance Up to 300°C
The sole is heat-resistant up to 300°C radiant and direct heat.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Ensures the boots can be worn in high-temperature environments, providing protection when working near heat sources such as molten metal or furnaces

 

SANS/ISO 20345 Certification
The Metaguard boot is SANS/ISO 20345 certified and compliant.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Meets industry-standard safety requirements, ensuring the highest level of protection and quality for the wearer.

Manufactured at BBF Safety Group in an ISO 9001:2015 accredited factory
This product is manufactured in South Africa by BBF Safety Group (PTY) Ltd. in an 9001:2015 accredited factory.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Ensures the boots are produced in a facility that adheres to strict quality control measures, guaranteeing top-tier craftsmanship and safety.

Upper

Gold standard Leather
BOVA footwear features Gold-Standard Leather – ethically sourced, sustainably crafted, and recognized by the Leather Working Group for meeting the highest global standards Click here to learn more.

Full-Grain Leather Upper
The upper is crafted from durable full-grain leather.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Offers superior strength, flexibility, and long-lasting wear, ideal for tough work environments where durability and comfort are crucial.

Metatarsal Protection
The Metaguard boot features a metatarsal cover engineered to protect the metatarsal bones from falling objects.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Provides critical protection to the metatarsal area, reducing the risk of injury in high-risk environments like construction sites, refineries, and foundries.

Padded Collar and Half-Padded Bellows Tongue
The boot features a padded collar and half-padded bellows tongue.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Provides added comfort and helps prevent debris from entering the boot, ensuring long-lasting comfort even during extended work shifts.

5-Pair Eyelet Lace-Up System
The boot is designed with a 5-pair eyelet lace-up system.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Allows for an adjustable and secure fit, ensuring the boot stays firmly in place throughout the workday, reducing foot fatigue and discomfort.

Lining and Topsock

Needle-Fibre Vamp Lining
The vamp lining is crafted from needle-fibre material.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Enhances perspiration absorbency, keeping feet dry and comfortable even in high-activity environments where moisture build-up is a concern.

Industrial-Grade Non-Woven Ferrabelle Quarter Lining
The quarter lining is crafted from industrial-grade Ferrabelle non-woven material.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Provides enhanced durability and moisture resistance, increasing the boot’s longevity and ensuring reliable performance in challenging work conditions.

Non-Woven In-Sock Laminated to Kevlar
The in-sock is made from non-woven material laminated to Kevlar.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Protects the foot from heat transference through the sole, ensuring comfort and protection even in high-temperature environments.

Woollen Energiser Top Sock Treated with *Ultra-Fresh™
The Energiser top sock is crafted from wool and is treated with *Ultra-Fresh™.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Provides excellent moisture-wicking properties and antibacterial protection, ensuring the boot stays fresh and comfortable over long periods of wear.

Toe Cap

Steel Toe Cap
The MetaGuard boot includes a steel toe cap for added protection.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Protects the toes from heavy impact and compression, making it an essential feature in environments with a risk of falling objects or equipment.

Sole

Shank-Reinforced Midsole
The midsole features a shank reinforcement for added arch support.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Provides additional structural support, reducing foot strain and improving comfort during extended periods of standing or walking.

Dual-Density PU/Rubber Sole
The sole is made from a dual-density PU/Rubber combination.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Provides exceptional durability, comfort, and traction, ensuring reliable grip and stability in a variety of environments, from construction sites to welding operations.

SR Slip Resistance Rating
The sole carries an SR slip resistance rating.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Ensures reliable traction on both wet and dry surfaces, reducing the risk of slips and falls, making it ideal for environments with potentially slippery conditions.

Heat Resistance Up to 300°C
The sole is heat-resistant up to 300°C radiant and direct heat.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Ensures the boots can be worn in high-temperature environments, providing protection when working near heat sources such as molten metal or furnaces

 

Certifications & Manufacturing

SANS/ISO 20345 Certification
The Metaguard boot is SANS/ISO 20345 certified and compliant.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Meets industry-standard safety requirements, ensuring the highest level of protection and quality for the wearer.

Manufactured at BBF Safety Group in an ISO 9001:2015 accredited factory
This product is manufactured in South Africa by BBF Safety Group (PTY) Ltd. in an 9001:2015 accredited factory.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Ensures the boots are produced in a facility that adheres to strict quality control measures, guaranteeing top-tier craftsmanship and safety.

Upper

Gold standard Leather
BOVA footwear features Gold-Standard Leather – ethically sourced, sustainably crafted, and recognized by the Leather Working Group for meeting the highest global standards Click here to learn more.

Full-Grain Leather Upper
The upper is crafted from durable full-grain leather.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Offers superior strength, flexibility, and long-lasting wear, ideal for tough work environments where durability and comfort are crucial.

Metatarsal Protection
The Metaguard boot features a metatarsal cover engineered to protect the metatarsal bones from falling objects.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Provides critical protection to the metatarsal area, reducing the risk of injury in high-risk environments like construction sites, refineries, and foundries.

Padded Collar and Half-Padded Bellows Tongue
The boot features a padded collar and half-padded bellows tongue.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Provides added comfort and helps prevent debris from entering the boot, ensuring long-lasting comfort even during extended work shifts.

5-Pair Eyelet Lace-Up System
The boot is designed with a 5-pair eyelet lace-up system.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Allows for an adjustable and secure fit, ensuring the boot stays firmly in place throughout the workday, reducing foot fatigue and discomfort.

Top Sock

Sole

Shank-Reinforced Midsole
The midsole features a shank reinforcement for added arch support.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Provides additional structural support, reducing foot strain and improving comfort during extended periods of standing or walking.

Dual-Density PU/Rubber Sole
The sole is made from a dual-density PU/Rubber combination.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Provides exceptional durability, comfort, and traction, ensuring reliable grip and stability in a variety of environments, from construction sites to welding operations.

SR Slip Resistance Rating
The sole carries an SR slip resistance rating.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Ensures reliable traction on both wet and dry surfaces, reducing the risk of slips and falls, making it ideal for environments with potentially slippery conditions.

Heat Resistance Up to 300°C
The sole is heat-resistant up to 300°C radiant and direct heat.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Ensures the boots can be worn in high-temperature environments, providing protection when working near heat sources such as molten metal or furnaces

 

Certifications & Manufacturing

SANS/ISO 20345 Certification
The Metaguard boot is SANS/ISO 20345 certified and compliant.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Meets industry-standard safety requirements, ensuring the highest level of protection and quality for the wearer.

Manufactured at BBF Safety Group in an ISO 9001:2015 accredited factory
This product is manufactured in South Africa by BBF Safety Group (PTY) Ltd. in an 9001:2015 accredited factory.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit:
Ensures the boots are produced in a facility that adheres to strict quality control measures, guaranteeing top-tier craftsmanship and safety.

Spec sheets and accreditations are available on request.