About Our Boots
Now there's a Mongrel that fits what you do
At Victor Footwear we've been making boots in Australia for Australian workers since 1930. Our new manufacturing facility in Sydney now manufactures work boots that represent the latest in technological advances in our industry.
Our Mongrel SP Series was originally designed to incorporate the most significant technological, comfort and safety features into one premium range. Now we've taken that foundation and created a range with all the best technology plus individual features to create boots that meet the special needs of our wearers.
If you're in the mining industry or working in really tough environments there's our rubber soled extra spec SP-R series. If you need good ankle support but, like many trades dealing with the general public, you need to take your boots on and off often – there's ZipSiders – our SP-Z Series. SP-P Series is based around our original premium styles and contain many Mongrel favourites. SP-S is our lightweight Sport series with aluminium safety cap and advanced tri-colour sports sole technology. And if you want a basic safety boot with value for money leather uppers in rugged hide you'll like our Trade range – SP-T Series. And if you don't need steel toe caps – there is SP-N our non safety protective range.
And we've matched the SP series with a whole new range of innersoles under the brand name OrthoTec. Now OrthoTec combined with your choice of Mongrels SP Series will result in the perfect boot for you, your feet and the job you do
New Boots built on sound, high-spec foundations
As with any worthwhile job – the key is to create sound foundations. Each of our six specialist styles feature key comfort and safety breakthroughs that are common across the all occupations.
Roller Sole technology
Mongrels Roller Sole technology is featured in all SP Series styles. This computer aided design feature results in a specially shaped sole that creates a roller action when walking. This roller action increases comfort and safety by making the action of walking far smoother thus lessening fatigue.
ToughSider sole protection
Mongrels ToughSider sole design principles have been applied to create soles to match each of our SP Series ranges. The balance between lightness in the case of SP-S and longevity in tough conditions that will need to met by our SP-R range have been computed to create soles with a unique ability to promote both comfort and durability.
AirZone Comfort System
AirZone technology is a highly effective element of sole design and features in all SP Series ranges. The system uses air trapped in the cavity of the heel to significantly reduce the degenerative effects of heel strike. The shock absorber effect of AirZone increases comfort - which is a safety feature for workers as it reduces tiredness.
Quality TPU and Rubber Soles
The new range of Mongrels Boots feature high quality materials required to meet the purpose to which the boots have been designed. Long wearing rubber soles for tough work places. A variety of leather upper grades matched to the need for performance. Sole designs created with traction needs of a wide variety of occupations in mind.
TPU
Thermoplastic polyurethane provides better grip, comfort, flexibility and wear resistance. It's not only lighter and tougher, it also has a longer shelf life. Matched with our ToughSider sole designs it provides a formidable series of benefits for our wearers.
PU/Rubber
Our SP-R range has been designed to take on the toughest conditions - but not at the expense of comfort. A new lightweight and flexible polyurethane midsole has been fused with a long wearing nitrile rubber outsole. The sole features a heavy duty 6mm deep tread pattern and is heat resistant up to 300˚C.
New comfort breakthrough
- OrthoTec innersoles
Adding to the benefits of our trademark AirZone sole design is a new range of three specific innersole designs under the brand name OrthoTec. The OrthoTec range has been matched to the SP Series into which they are included. The styles are called – OrthoTec PU, OrthoTec Gel and OrthoTec PU Air.
Each OrthoTec innersole style is constructed using an open-cell foam material which with specific computer aided design allows air to circulate around the foot, keeping the wearers feet cooler and drier. Moisture reduction means less odour and harmful fungus and bacteria.
PU
Our PU innersole features a thick soft structure matched to a design featuring interconnected air holes that assist the open-cell foam to circulate air throughout the boot while creating extra absorbency. This style features in most of the SP Series range.
Gel
The lighter weight of our SP-S range which has been designed using sports technology including tri-coloured soles – has been matched with a special PU Gel innersole. This innersole features a cradle to maintain the innersole integrity and a Gel pad in the heel for extra shock absorbency.
PU Air
Our value for money trade range SP-T features OrthoTec open foam PU in a deceptively simple but long wearing and comfortable design. The air blown PU assists in air circulation and moisture control. The nature of its construction also means that the innersole will maintain its shape and not flatten out significantly even over time.
Usage Information
Mongrel Safety Boots
These Mongrel Safety Work Boots are made to Australian Standard AS/NZS 2210.3.2009 Class1* or 2210.3.2000 Class 1* and are a basic safety boot marked category SB. The boots are certified by TUV Rhineland Australia P/L,www.tuv.com. Mongrel Safety Boots are suitable for general industrial and agricultural use. The boots will feature either a TPU/PU sole or a Nitrile Rubber PU sole which have specific usage conditions. The sole type appears on the boots and on the inner tag.
TPU/PU
The maximum temperature in which TPU/PU soles can be used – intermittent contact up to 130°c and continuous contact up to 110°c. Chemical contact – avoid use with strong acids and alkalis >10% concentrations such as hydrochloric and sulphuric acids and caustic soda. The soles are oil resistant.
Nitrile Rubber/PU
For Nitrile Rubber/PU soles – the maximum temperature for usage range is up to 300°c. The sole is acid, oil and heat resistant. The boots have a removable inner sole. For safety certification all testing is carried out with the inner sole in place and the boot should only be used with the inner sole in place for maximum safety – in particular shock absorption. Should the innersole need to be replaced it is important to purchase one of a similar standard. Replacement innersoles can be purchased from sales outlets carrying the Mongrel Boots range. A list of stockists is available via our website – www.mongrelboots.com.au
Unauthorised alterations
Any unauthorised alterations to footwear such as mechanical stretching or adding vent holes are discouraged as they may
- · take the footwear out of compliance with this standard
- · void any approval or certification of the footwear
- · reduce the effectiveness of the footwear.
Comfort and safety
It is essential that the boots are properly fitted for maximum comfort and safety. Of special importance is to allow room under the cap for your toes to move. Your toes should not come into contact with any part of the toe cap. You should allow around 5mm between your toes and the back of the cap. Your heel should fit neatly into the back of the boot so that when walking, your boots do not move up and down on your heel. The boot should fit comfortably around your foot.
Maximising the life of your Mongrel boots
Store in dry and well ventilated environments – air conditioned environments are ideal. Drying your boots should be at normal room temperature. Avoid forced heat drying and direct sunlight. Regular cleaning is recommended. Remove dirt and grime from the upper with a damp cloth and then apply boot polish or dubbin depending on leather type. With suede or nubuck leather, clean with a suede or nubuck brush. Soles should be cleaned regularly with water and allow to dry.The life of your boots is also related to the use to which they are exposed. Up to 5 years from date of manufacture can be expected with mild industrial use.
* Only applies to Mongrel Safety range.