THE NEW FORMULA COLLECTION WAS DEVELOPED TO GUARANTEE THE WORKER UNALTERABLE COMFORT OVER TIME
A new logo and a new collection boasting a high technological content for Aboutblu, the brand owned by the Panther shoe factory. “For more than 40 years we have been producing shoes to protect the feet in the most complete way possible. We are concerned about making them safe not only from dangers due to possible accidents, but also from the wear and tear that work inevitably puts on them and their bodies” reports CEO Giovanni Cilenti.
The new collection is called “Formula” and is the result of the study carried out by the Veneto-based company within its Research and Development laboratory. “All the elements that build up Formula – the company explains – contribute to the utmost level of comfort and safety: the materials, shape and technologies. The result is a healthy and eco-sustainable shoe that respects the anatomy of the foot and therefore the postural function of the whole body, improving muscle activity and increasing work performance with an eye on the environment!”.
Among the strenghts of the shoe, in addition to advanced technologies such as the anatomical shape and the Composhank anti-torsion support, cutting-edge eco-sustainable materials have been used. The uppers are made with ProWeave, a fabric of polyester yarns made from recycled RPET plastic. High tenacity, Jacquard workmanship reinforced with TPU thread to increase resistance to abrasion and tearing, water- repellent and very breathable, recycled/bio yarns. The soles are made of dual-density PDU/PU. This particular type of sole is made thanks to the new Desma 24 injection machine which, for the injection of the midsole, relies on the recycled granulate of Basf Pur Elastopan® expanded polyurethane, obtained from production waste material. The dual-density PDU/PU sole absorbs shock and cushions impact on any surface, limiting the risk of injuries and sprains and ensuring comfort during long working days. The tread is made of polyurethane and has a high grip, it’s resistant to wear, oils and hydrocarbons. It leaves no mark.
The Fresh Insole, which is thermoformed, is made of multi-layer warp-knit fabric in dual-density polyurethane foam obtained from recycled materials. Completely breathable and rapidly absorbent thanks also to a special perforation on the sole to keep feet always dry. It’s antistatic, antibacterial, anti- fungus. Furthermore, the presence of activated carbon keeps the foot free from bad odors. Complete with shock-absorbing heel support to reduce impacts on the entire spine and arch support to ensure greater comfort. Formula is also animal free: no animal parts were used in the manufacturing process of the materials. Finally, it’s important to remember that ABOUTBLU’s search for comfort has been scientifically proven by the Progetto Postura® team of posturologists and podiatrists, with whom the company has been collaborating for a few years. Through tests with ground-breaking machinery such as the Cryovizion and the baropodometric platform and tests carried out on workers, the experts were able to ascertain the benefits of those who wear Aboutblu footwear.
“Through the images that these tools provide, you can literally see the muscular work: the blue color means a correct work and therefore a correct posture. Ultimately, when a worker wears appropriate footwear, he or she performs better on the job. Years of treatments and statistics carried out on patient workers have made it possible to ascertain that many of the postural alterations are caused by muscular overload caused by poorly managed working postures and the use of inappropriate footwear. Learn more about the study and discover the entire FORMULA collection, also available with ATOP quick closure, S1PL and S3S ESD SR versions according to EN ISO:20345:2022
The materials, shape and technologies making up Aboutblu’s Formula collection are all aimed at boosting comfort and safety. They are the result of research and development activities carried out by the in-house department. The ProWeave upper is made of a polyester yarn fabric obtained from recycled RPET plastic which guarantees high tenacity; the Jacquard processing reinforced with TPU thread increases its resistance to abrasion and tearing and the recycled/bio yarns make it water-repellent and very breathable. The wrap-around lacing system allows for superior foot stability while the metal-free Carbon Cap toe cap in carbon fiber is heatproof and allows for optimal balance of the shoe. The anatomical shape respects the biomechanics of the foot and finally the Composhank anti-torsion device and the reinforcement of the back of the foot improve stability, guaranteeing perfect balance even on rough terrains. In addition to in-house research, the company has undertaken a collaboration with the Progetto Postura team, experts in podiatry and posturology, who, through scientific tests in the laboratory and on workers, confirmed that Aboutblu footwear respects the anatomy of the foot and therefore the postural function of the whole body, improving muscle activity and increasing work performance.
The Progetto Postura® team of posturologists and podiatrists, with whom Panther collaborates, have been able to ascertain the benefits of those who wear Aboutblu footwear, highlighting, through the Cryovizion® technology, that thanks to them the worker moves correctly and therefore has a correct posture. Many of the postural alterations are caused by muscular overload caused by poorly managed working postures and the use of incorrect footwear.