Mellow Walk : Inside Our Shoes

Dear Mellow Walk:

Your shoes are the best I've had. I've had 4 pairs now and the newest is the best. Hardly any break in period at all. I work at GM Oshawa and am on my feet for 80% of my day, so comfort is important. I think equally important though is the fact that they're made in Canada, and employ Canadians.

Mellow Walk responds:

Why thank you. I wish there was something else I could add but you have said it all so well. Making comfortable, high quality footwear is what we are all about.

Inside Our Shoes

Comfort

It is no accident that we know how to build comfortable safety shoes. A good fitting shoe needs a well developed Last (the solid mold that gives the shoe its final shape). Our Lasts are designed to give your foot room in the places you need it and to hug your foot in the places you need support. We like to think of our Lasts as the beginning of comfortable safety shoes not the end.

We also use a unique cushioning midsole (where others may use cardboard — or nothing at all!). This acts as a buffer between the insole and the outsole and provides comfort and support when standing or walking.

Next comes the insole. Mellow Walk does not rely on the insole to provide comfort rather designs the entire shoe to be comfortable. Our insoles are functional and function oriented, designed to support the SD or ESR attributes of the shoe. Lastly, Mellow Walk is known for the soft high quality leathers its uses in all of its shoes; leather not unlike what you would find in your typical walking shoe.

Protective Toe

At Mellow Walk, we understand the balance between good fitting (and good looking) shoes, and shoes designed to help keep you safe. All of our Grade 1 safety shoes incorporate a steel-toe capable of withstanding at minimum 125 joules.

At this time, Mellow Walk does not incorporate a non-metallic toe because it is our belief that composite toe caps represent too much of a compromise in terms of performance and quality of fit. Steel toe caps are traditionally smaller, thinner, offer more toe room and comfort, while continuing to provide excellent safety for the wearer.

Sole Puncture Protection

Not everyone needs sole protection, but for those who do our styles combine comfort with performance to protect users against hazards that may penetrate the sole. Older styles rely on a steel plate, while new styles use Lenzi® exclusively. Lenzi® is comprised of a densely woven non-metallic material that offers better shoe performance in terms of comfort and flexibility, while providing similar sole protection to traditional steel plate.

In-Stock Orders

To place an in-stock order, call Jeff at 416-241-1312 or fax to 416-241-9165

Brochures

2010 Safety Catalogue
(PDF format)

Certified Quality

All those tags on our shoes mean that they are certified to Canadian and American safety standards. Learn more.