Bobcat Safety Footwear Urges Smarter Safety Shoe Choices Amid Summer Scorcher
Posted by: electime 28th May 2026
Amid record-high temperatures and what promises to be another scorching hot summer, Overland Shoes, the company behind Bobcat Safety Footwear, has emphasised the importance of workers choosing the right safety boots or shoes to help them cope with the heat.
For busy installers, contractors, and other tradespeople working 10-12-hour days, often outdoors, it is especially important to prioritise wearability during the summer months, particularly as the UK recently recorded its hottest day in May on record. With this, Overland Shoes has asserted the critical role that the right pair of safety boots or shoes can play in reducing heat, improving comfort and making long hot days feel more manageable.
Peter Lawson, Brand Manager at Overland Shoes, comments: “With the heat, feet tend to swell. That’s why for summer, it’s essential to wear extra comfortable and spacious shoes. Yet too often, workers stick with the same safety boots year-round, leading to foot fatigue, blisters, overheating and general discomfort – all of which make working in hot conditions even tougher.
“But there is a better approach to summer footwear. With our award-winning Bobcat Safety Footwear range, workers can take advantage of a range of proper summer boots and shoes which balance workplace safety standards with lightweight design, breathable materials and unmatched comfort, ensuring outdoor workers remain agile and protected during long, gruelling shifts.”
Ideal for workers seeking to beat the heat and in style, the all-new Bobcat Safety Footwear incorporates Redbacks® Leaf Spring Technology to absorb shock, reduce fatigue and provide all-day support for feet, knees, and back.
Among the extensive range, key summer solutions include the Knox, an athletic-inspired work trainer made from lightweight, breathable nylon and featuring a FITLOCK speed-lacing system for a secure, easy, and comfortable fit throughout the day. Equally, the Rockford, shown in cool grey, is a durable, lightweight trainer-style shoe designed with a reinforced woven nylon upper and rubber toe guards to deliver all-day comfort and protection shift after shift.
Offering a significant opportunity for merchants and distributors to tap into the lucrative summer footwear opportunity, the Bobcat Safety Footwear launch is supported by a major national marketing and PR campaign, alongside dedicated PoS materials and social media promotion.
Peter adds: “For too long, the safety footwear category has been driven by a one-size-fits-all approach, leaving many workers to rely on boots that can be poorly fitting, uncomfortable and, in some cases, detrimental to foot health – less than ideal, especially during the record heatwaves we continue to see.
“With the arrival of Bobcat Safety Footwear, there’s now an opportunity for workers to rethink their summer footwear choices and opt for solutions that better support comfort, protection and performance in hotter conditions amid what promises to be another summer scorcher.”
For more information please visit www.bobcat-footwear.com
