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Xpan 2 Work Boot

Xpan 2

The Xpan 2.0 boot features a breakthrough sole architecture built for extreme metallurgy environments, where thermal protection and lightweight performance must coexist. Its advanced sole resists heat, slips, and abrasion in high risk industrial settings. A heat and flame resistant rubber shell encapsulates the polyurethane midsole, forming an integrated thermal barrier without sacrificing shock absorption or adding weight. The result sets a new benchmark in molten metal safety footwear.

Xpan 2 Work Boot by Francis Lacroix was selected as an exceptional illustration of industrial design by the A' Design Award. Xpan 2 Work Boot earned the Golden A' Design Award in Safety Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment Design in 2026. The A' Safety Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment Design Award is an international, meritocratic, just and fair design accolade which rewards exceptional design of helmets, gloves, goggles, respirators, earplugs, safety boots, High-Visibility clothing, face shields and more.

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