Tech Key

WATERPROOF Feet will stay warm and dry with these styles that have been specifically designed to keep water out. WIDE CALF This symbol indicates when a product can accommodate those with a wider calf.

WATER FRIENDLY Don’t be afraid to get these shoes wet. They’re built with all synthetic materials and a water-diffusing, quick drying footbed.

MEDICARE APPROVED These styles have been approved for reimbursement under the Medicare Therapeutic Shoes for Persons with Diabetes Benefit. ORTHOLITE® INSOLES Made with Open Cell, lightweight foams that create a cooler, drier shoe interior without adding unwanted bulk or weight. It’s comfort from the inside out.

REMOVABLE FOOTBED These styles feature insole footbeds that can be removed to accommodate custom orthotics.

MEDICARE PENDING Pending approved for reimbursement under the Medicare Therapeutic Shoes for Persons with Diabetes Benefit.

PED RX™ Protective and stylish footwear designed to comfort foot complications due to health problems, injury or overuse.

BALANCE BAR™ Straight lasted styles designed to naturally complement, support and enhance forward propulsion.

SAFETY RATED Products with this designation have a Composite Toe and have passed ASTM F2412-11/ASTM F2413-17 test with I-75, C-75 and EH Resistance 18KV for 1 minute.

STRETCHABLE The perfect styles for feet with bunions or hammertoes or other conditions that require a little extra ‘give.’ Our stretchable leatherette, PU and neoprene panels mean feet will be comfortable no matter what.

WASHABLE Indicates styles that have been specifically designed for machine washing.

SCOTCHGARD™ Shoes featuring Scotchgard’s™ protective treatment means these styles are water repellent and resist stains.

3M THINSUALTE™ Insulation made with fibers that absorb less than 1 percent of their weight in water. It’s one of the lightest synthetic insulations on the market, and helps keep feet warm, even in damp conditions. DOUBLE INSOLES Double depth options are found with the Propét EV (Extra Volume) Insole System. Customize fit and comfort by removing the bottom insole to provide a little extra volume, or remove both to accommodate custom orthotics.

PUNCTURE RESISTANT Products with this designation have passed ASTM F2412-11 test for flex resistance and puncture resistance for puncture resistant devices.

VAPOREX® INSOLES For additional warmth in cold weather boots and footwear, we have designed our Vaporex® insole, which retains heat by using a foil backing and insulating materials to keep feet warm in the most inclement weather.

FLEXIBLE These styles feature low-profile outsoles with extra flexibility to allow your feet to move more naturally.

SLIP RESISTANT Our specially designed outsoles provide high grip and traction. These styles have been tested for slip resistance on vinyl and quarry tile floors. The test results are listed with each model.

DUROCLOUD™ These styles feature our DuroCloud™ ETPU foam to provide the highest level of comfort and energy return for consistent forward momentum when walking.

VIBRAM® Styles with this icon feature Vibram’s® newest compound, Arctic Grip A.T.- ALL TERRAIN™. An all new compound and lug design improving grip and traction on varied surfaces while increasing durability.

INTRÉPED™ INSOLE This unique I-shaped insole structure is designed to guide the foot with medial and lateral support plus a deep heel cup helps to maintain proper alignment and control pronation.