USEFUL INFORMATION
PROTECTIVE MOTORCYCLE FOOTWEAR
GB
USE FOR WHICH THE PROTECTOR IS INTENDED
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Category 2, for motorcycling use.
Motorcyclists’ footwear is intended to give a degree of mechanical protection to the foot, optionally the ankle and/or part
of the shin in accidents without significantly reducing the ability of the rider to control the motorcycle and operate the
foot controls.
The boots, when used and worn correctly, are meant to reduce injuries risks, limiting the consequences of motorcycle
accidents; mainly the severity of impact cut and impact abrasion with the road surface and the impact forces transmission
due to crashes against conflicting vehicles, road furniture, and road surfaces.
The protective device object of this Information note is strictly limited to motorcycle use.
In order to ensure the best protection against motorcycling injuries, ALWAYS use the boots together with other Certified P.P.E.
(garments, gloves, helmet etc...) that are intended to protect other parts of the body.
HAZARDS AGAINST WHICH SOME PROTECTION IS GIVEN
The boots offer LIMITED protection of the foot against cuts, lacerations and abrasions that may occur when hitting the
ground or road surface after falling from a motorcycle/scooter; reduction of the severity of contusions and fractures in
case of impact.
IMPACT ZONE
PROTECTION
HAZARDS AGAINST WHICH PROTECTION IS NOT GIVEN
These boots cannot guarantee protection against traumas caused by bending, twisting, torsions or against traumas
provoked by extreme movements. They also and cannot prevent crushing as the result of striking an object.
WARNINGS AND USE LIMITATIONS
- NO boots can guarantee a total protection from all possible impacts or abrasions.
- Motorcycling is an inherently dangerous activity and may result in serious personal injuries including death; wearing
protective equipment should not be an excuse for increasing readiness to take risks.
- Always follow the specific use instructions of these boots.
- Do not use the protective device boots for other uses: improper use may seriously reduce the protection provided.
CHECK PRIOR USE
- Before using these boots, make sure they are in good condition. In case of visible damages like breaches, unstitching, etc...
they shall be replaced.
- The boots properly work only when in good conditions and correctly positioned: the level of protection is effective as long
= zone 1 shin region
= zone 2 ankle region
radius curvature
see Table 5
= Area A
= Area B
Key
1
2
r
keys for CDEFG
