Weinbrenner Shoe Co Receives Patent on I-MET


Invisible I-MET® Technology Improves Metatarsal Safety Footwear

Merrill, WI (December 18, 2007) - Metatarsal protection has finally come of age with the I-MET®, a breakthrough in metatarsal protection for which Weinbrenner Shoe Co has recently received Federal patent registration (7305776). I-MET features the only internal metatarsal guard that's ASTM 75 approved and completely integrated with the safety toe cap.

The I-MET Metguard is permanently locked in place to prevent movement or floating inside the shoe. No more awkward attachments, tape, or rivets - I-MET provides Metatarsal protection that's invisible to the eye. The internal location also eliminates the potential trip hazards that are common with many metguard designs. I-Met is integrated into the shoe so it's more stable, very lightweight, and extremely flexible.

Unquestionably, this is the most comfortable and durable hard metguard you can buy. It is so durable that it is incorporated into the Work One High Heat Pot Room boots and (Thorogood) Hellfire Structural/ Technical Rescue (USAR) Fire Fighting boots, yet it is light enough to be used in Weinbrenner's most popular Thorogood I-MET Work Hiker. The I-MET simply looks and feels better while it's in place...and it's always safety ready.

Protective footwear is only good if it's being worn. The I-MET is far superior in this category in comparison to uncomfortable and clumsy predecessors. The Metguard flexes with the foot to maintain all-day comfort while it protects. Cushioning is increased by memory foam padding between the flexible ribcage-designed Metguard and the foot, while also helping to absorb impacts to the foot and instep.

Weinbrenner Shoe Company is an ISO 9001 company and has been manufacturing special designed occupational footwear in the USA since 1892.
Thorogood and Work 1 are divisions of Weinbrenner Shoe Company, Merrill, WI. Weinbrenner Shoe Company leads the industry in occupational safety, f ire, rescue, and uniform footwear. For more information or to find the Thorogood dealer nearest you, call 1-800-826-0002 or visit www.weinbrennerusa.com.

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