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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 highlighted as a creative representation of industrial design by the A' Design Award & Competition. Xpan 2 Work Boot received 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 a juried, academic and highly prestigious design competition that celebrates exceptional design of helmets, gloves, goggles, respirators, earplugs, safety boots, High-Visibility clothing, face shields and more.

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