Are you a farmer and looking for a new pair of wellies? But you don’t know which ones to choose from the wide range on offer? Then you've found the right page, because this checklist will help you find out which farming wellies are best suited to your day-to-day work on the farm.
A good fit means something different for everyone. That is why the Bekina Boots range includes farming wellies with a narrower fit as well as wellies with a wider shaft. So decide whether you need a little more room for sturdy calves or thick winter overalls, or if you prefer a narrower fit.
In addition to their fit, the different Bekina Boots farming wellies vary in terms of safety level. This refers to the safety material incorporated into the wellie that protects you from, for example, falling objects, a kick from a cow or sharp materials on the ground. Choose a safety level according to what you, as a farmer, will encounter.
Good to know: with Bekina Boots, the safety material is always incorporated into the wellie in such a way that you don’t notice it at all. So the steel toe cap and/or sole won’t give your feet an unpleasant cold feeling, but you will still be fully protected.
When talking about safety, slip resistance is also very important. All Bekina Boots are SRC-certified. This means that they are slip-resistant and therefore guarantee better grip on slippery surfaces. Wellies with a firm grip keep you safe and prevent you from falling.
The thermal insulation of your farming wellies is also crucial. You may well be working long hours in a cold, wet field or in a shed with a concrete floor. Then you need something more to keep your feet warm and comfortable. The Bekina Boots range of farming wellies features wellies with optimal thermal insulation:
You can’t get any better protection against the cold!
Looking for safety wellies of the best quality? Then be sure to choose wellies that have been certified by globally recognised Accredited Test Institutes. That way you can be sure of their quality and safety, because these wellies have passed severe tests and are constantly checked for quality. Bekina Boots wellies meet
As a professional fisherman, the quality of your equipment is very important. Whether you work at sea or in an aquaculture environment, your job as a fisherman is always tough and intense. The right fishing clothes not only ensure that your work runs smoothly and safely, they also offer extra comfort and therefore provide increased motivation and a better work experience.
In addition to rainwear for fishing such as a mackintosh and bib-overalls, fishermen are constantly on the lookout for the best fishing wellies. But how do you find the most comfortable wellies for commercial fishing?
A recreational fisherman may get by with a rod and some bait, but commercial fishing is a different matter altogether. Perfectly maintained equipment is crucial for the safety of the entire crew. Most fishing accidents are caused by fishermen slipping and falling overboard. The cause of this? Fishing wellies that don’t offer enough grip on the wet, greasy deck of the boat.
But the best wellies for commercial fishing provide more than just safety. Fishermen spend a long time working in extreme conditions at sea and therefore need wellies with extra comfort. This helps them avoid aching or tired legs and increases their motivation and energy.
Of course, it’s important that the wellies are waterproof when at sea. As a fisherman, you are constantly in contact with water and you want to avoid getting your socks and feet wet, because that’s not a very pleasant feeling. Waterproof boots prevent moisture from penetrating the footwear, keeping your feet dry.
The polyurethane material used for shaft and sole of the Bekina Boots wellies is impervious. This protects your feet not only from water, but also from dirt and chemicals.
While being waterproof goes a long way to keeping your feet warm, you also need insulated fishing wellies. Temperatures on the water can drop quickly, especially in the coldest places and at the darkest times of the day.
The Bekina Boots StepliteX StormGrip wellies are specially designed to insulate down to -40 °C. With a self-regulating thermal inner layer and a polyurethane structure of small air bubbles, these fishing wellies ensure that you never have cold feet.
Fishing is a tough job. Lugging thick, heavy fishing wellies around all day really is no fun. Therefore, as a commercial fisherman, it's best to look for wellies that are lightweight. Pay particular attention to the material. For example, Bekina Boots NEOTANE polyurethane wellies are 40% lighter than rubber fishing wellies or PVC wellies for fishing.
Of course, your light fishing wellies also have to be strong enough. Heavy-duty fishing wellies are essential for the harsh, extreme conditions you work in at sea to provide us with fresh fish. NEOTANE again scores highly here as a light but high-quality and strong material that is therefore more durable than the alternatives. Bekina Boots polyurethane wellies last up to three times longer than rubber or PVC wellies.
Bekina Boots StepliteX StormGrip wellies have an excellent SRC-certified sole. This means it is slip-resistant and therefore prevents you from slipping on the deck. This is one of the most important requirements for fishing, because you don’t want you or your crew to be injured or fall overboard.
In addition, StepliteX StormGrip fishing wellies have a yellow rubber pad on the sole. This provides extra grip, stability, abrasion resistance and soft cushioning.
Our StepliteX StormGrip fishing wellies have a closed outer rim. The smooth finish of the outsole prevents net trapping that could cause slips, trips and falls. Yes, Bekina Boots have thought of everything with their fishing wellies!
Anyone who wears their wellies intensively every day wants to be able to clean them easily and without too much fuss. The smooth finish of the Bekina Boots wellies for commercial fishing makes them easy to wash without grease or dirt getting into the edges. Cleaning your wellies regularly also helps you to take better care of them and make them last longer.
In addition, all Bekina Boots fishing wellies come with ergonomic footbeds. This ensures extra comfort. They can be easily removed for airing, drying and machine washing at a maximum temperature of 30 °C.
Whether you are responsible for buying work wellies for the whole company or have to buy your own work wellies as an independent butcher, today there is a wide choice of different kinds of work wellies for the food processing industry. There are rubber wellies, PVC wellies and polyurethane wellies. We will help you choose the right work wellies for your employees or for yourself.
When you think of work wellies for the food processing industry, you probably think of rubber or PVC wellies. But have you heard of polyurethane? At Bekina Boots, we work exclusively with NEOTANE, a high-quality polyurethane developed and tested in our own lab.
The 5 main advantages of NEOTANE wellies versus rubber and PVC wellies:
Did you know that: Every pair of Bekina Boots work wellies is fitted with an RFID tag in the right boot? This allows you to scan, identify and track the wellies.
In the food processing industry, you want to avoid contamination or contaminated food at all costs. Multiple control systems and a hygiene lock are therefore standard in many food processing companies today. Does your company consist of different departments where cross-contamination has to be avoided? Then go for efficient colour coding with our Steplite EasyGrip and StepliteX SolidGrip, available in different colours like white, blue, green and yellow. Assign each department its own colour and avoid cross-contamination.
Are you a self-employed butcher with your own shop? Then a good pair of Bekina Boots work wellies in one colour will suffice. Go for white so you can check if your work wellies are really clean after cleaning.
Did you know that: the shaft and sole of our wellies for the food processing industry fit seamlessly together so that no dirt can get stuck behind an edge? And the sole profile of our wellies is designed to be very easy to clean? Two extra assets in a sector where safety and hygiene go hand in hand.
Men and women working in a food processing plant or a butchery often work in refrigerated areas all day. Dressing warmly is a must, and that includes a good pair of thermally insulating wellies. After all, cold feet cause your body to cool down faster, which is anything but comfortable.
Our Steplite EasyGrip and StepliteX SolidGrip guarantee warm feet down to -20 °C and -30 °C respectively. They are therefore very popular as standard work wellies for the food processing industry. For those who have to brave even colder temperatures, StepliteX ThermoProtec (-40 °C) and Thermolite IceShield (-50 °C) offer extra warmth.
No problem! Our work wellies are extensively tested in accredited test labs. They meet the latest international standards in terms of both hygiene and safety and are SRC-certified. SRC stands for Slip Resistant Certified and this test involves testing the non-slip performance of the sole on a ceramic tile moistened with diluted soap solution and on a smooth steel plate with glycerol. Our work wellies meet and even exceed all requirements!
All our wellies have excellent grip (SRC) to prevent slips and falls. Not only do you feel safer, the number of work accidents due to slipping is effectively reduced when everyone on the shop floor wears slip-resistant work wellies. Important, because as many as 25% of all accidents with serious injuries are caused by slips resulting in incapacity for work. Non-slip Bekina wellies prevent this, saving the company additional costs.
All our work wellies for the food processing industry also feature a safety toe cap, which provides protection against sharp or heavy falling objects. The Steplite EasyGrip is also available in a version without safety toe cap (O4).
Depending on the colour choice, the Steplite EasyGrip and StepliteX SolidGrip are available with a steel toe cap (S4) and sometimes also with a steel toe cap and steel safety sole. The Thermolite IceShield even has this safety toe cap and sole as standard. Only the white StepliteX ThermoProtec is not available with a safety sole, but it does have a composite toe cap as standard (S4). Here the steel safety material is replaced by composite because this material does not interfere at all with the metal detectors used in the food processing industry.
When you work in the food processing industry, you often wear your work wellies all day long. So they need to fit just as well as a comfortable pair of shoes, because you don’t want to end up with sore feet and tired legs at the end of or half-way through your working day.
We mentioned above that our Bekina Boots work wellies are 40% lighter than rubber or PVC wellies. This makes your legs less likely to get tired and makes your working day a lot more enjoyable.
The removable insole also provides extra comfort for your feet. The sole feels soft and provides good shock absorption. Do you need to replace your insoles, but your wellies are still in good condition? Then you can just replace the sole.
The feel of the wellie around your calf is also very important. This should not be too loose, but not too tight either. The shaft of the Steplite EasyGrip is slightly narrower, making it one of the most popular work wellies for women. Men with wider calves may prefer the StepliteX SolidGrip, StepliteX ThermoProtec or Thermolite IceShield. Their wider shaft is also perfect for those who wear several layers to protect themselves from cold temperatures. This way, your socks, trousers, overalls, etc. don’t pinch in your work wellies and don’t cause discomfort.
Finally, the kick-off spur at the back provides extra convenience when you need to remove your wellies during a break or at the end of the working day.
There are various outdoor activities that require a sturdy, waterproof and warm pair of outdoor boots. Growing vegetables in the garden, for example or mowing the lawn or cleaning the patio. But also walks in the forest, by the sea, through muddy fields and through rain or snow. Whether you're getting some fresh air, taking a weekend off with the family or going hunting with your friends. Every outdoor activity requires the right footwear!
When choosing your outdoor boots, first pay attention to the material. Bekina Boots makes outdoor boots out of NEOTANE polyurethane: a material that is lighter, stronger and more durable than rubber and PVC. Bekina Boots has a boot for every outdoor activity, whether you are originally looking for ultra-light walking shoes or heavy-duty winter boots.
Secondly, fit is important. Every pair of feet (and calves) is unique and some people prefer a close-fitting boot, while others want a bit more space around the legs. Decide whether you are looking for a close fit, prefer rugged boots or might even consider calf boots.
Also look at the level of thermal insulation you need. This depends on what you are going to use your boots for. Will you only be working in the garden in summer? Do you also want to go for a walk in the snow in winter? Or are you a hunter standing for hours on end and could therefore use an extra layer of warmth? Based on that, you can choose boots with a thermal insulation value of down to -20 or -30 °C.
Please note: thermally insulating boots not only provide extra comfort in winter. For example, the outdoor boots from Bekina Boots have a breathable, self-regulating thermal inner layer that prevents sweaty feet even in warm temperatures.
Want to put everything together? Compare the different Bekina Boots outdoor boots in the table below and find out which one suits you best.
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Litefield |
Steplite EasyGrip |
StepliteX SolidGrip |
MidliteX SolidGrip |
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NEOTANE polyurethane |
NEOTANE polyurethane |
NEOTANE polyurethane |
NEOTANE polyurethane |
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Close fit |
Standard fit |
Wider fit |
Wider fit (calf boot) |
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Thermally insulating |
Thermally insulating down to -20 °C |
Thermally insulating down to -30 °C |
Thermally insulating down to -30 °C |
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Non-slip sole |
SRC-certified sole |
SRC-certified sole |
SRC-certified sole |
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Shock-absorbing heel |
Shock-absorbing heel |
Shock-absorbing heel |
Shock-absorbing heel |
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Supplied with 1 pair of insoles |
Supplied with 1 pair of insoles |
Supplied with 1 pair of ergonomic footbeds |
Supplied with 1 pair of ergonomic footbeds |