Description
CSA Safety Boots for Food Processing in Waterproof PU with Composite Toe, Omega 18kV and Anti-Clogging Sole
Product Overview
The Bekina StepliteX X290 is a CSA Grade 1 safety boot in foamed PU, with a composite toe, Omega 18kV electric shock resistance, and a washable interior that survives a food plant. One Cleanflow buyer wore his first pair for three years at 10 hours a day, then ordered a second.
CSA Z195-14 Grade 1 composite toe and midsole, Omega electric shock to 18kV, foamed PU that stays flexible to -30C. CSA safety boots for food processing, agriculture and fisheries where the site audit requires certified footwear and the shift requires a boot that does not fight the foot. Composite toe PU safety boots made for wet floors and long hours. Sizes 9 to 13.
Key Features
- CSA Grade 1 composite toe and midsole: Impact and puncture protection in a non-metallic shell, so the boot passes a food plant audit without setting off a metal detector.
- Omega electric shock resistance to 18kV: Sole and heel rated against electrical contact, which covers the secondary risk in a facility running washdown equipment and powered conveyors.
- Anti-clogging sole: Debris clears from the tread with each step instead of building up, which keeps grip consistent between a loading dock and the wet tile inside a processing area.
- Washable footbeds for food safety: Pull them out at shift end, wash them, and the boot meets hygiene requirements the next morning rather than carrying contamination forward.
- Anti-bacterial, abrasion-resistant lining: The interior resists bacterial growth and holds up to daily wear, which matters on a boot that spends its life in contact with animal fats, blood and cleaning chemicals.
- Kick-off spur: Step on the heel tab with the other foot and the boot releases, which saves bending down between areas on a processing floor.
Specifications
| Safety standard | CSA Z195-14 Grade 1 |
|---|---|
| Toe and midsole | Composite |
| Electric shock | CSA Omega, 18kV |
| Material | Foamed polyurethane, waterproof |
| Flexibility | PU remains flexible to -30C / -22F |
| Height | 15 inches, with cut-off line at 11.5 inches |
| Fit | Wide across toe, vamp and shaft |
| Sole | Anti-clogging, slip resistant |
| Heel | Shock-absorbent, with kick-off spur |
| Lining | Anti-bacterial, abrasion-resistant |
| Footbeds | Ergonomic, shock-absorbing, washable |
| Chemical resistance | Mineral oil, manure, vegetable and animal oil or fats, blood, chemical cleaning products |
| Colour | Olive green |
| Sizes | 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 |
Applications
CSA safety boots for food processing cover most of the orders for this product. Washable safety boots with the right certification and chemical resistance satisfy the compliance side, and the PU keeps the weight down through a long shift.
- Fish and meat processing plants
- Poultry, cattle and livestock operations where waterproof safety boots for agriculture are a site requirement
- Fisheries and seafood handling
- Food manufacturing and sanitation facilities
- Dairy farms and milking parlours requiring waterproof safety boots for agriculture
- Breweries and cold-side beverage operations
Composite toe PU safety boots suit any wet-floor operation where the audit requires Grade 1 and the crew needs to stay on their feet all day. Where CSA is not a site requirement, the StepliteX X210 is the same platform without the safety hardware and the weight that comes with it.
Buy Bekina StepliteX X290 Safety Boots Online from Cleanflow
Cleanflow Utility Supply Company stocks the Bekina StepliteX X290 and other CSA safety boots for food processing, shipping across Canada and the USA from its Winnipeg warehouse. Free shipping on orders over $199. Returns accepted within 30 days at returns.cleanflow.net.
Bekina volume discounts apply across sizes and models. Call 1-866-335-1078 (Canada) or 1-204-888-8469 (USA), or email info@cleanflow.ca.
Frequently Asked Questions
What CSA rating do food plant boots need?
CSA Z195-14 Grade 1 is the standard for impact and puncture at the toe and midsole. The Bekina StepliteX X290 carries Grade 1 plus Omega for electric shock resistance, which covers both the structural and electrical requirements a food processing facility typically asks for.
Do food processing boots need to be washable?
The boots themselves are waterproof PU and rinse clean. The footbeds are removable and washable separately, which is the part that matters for hygiene between shifts. Washable safety boots that carry contamination in the footbed from one day to the next fail the point of the washdown.
How did the reviewer get three years out of these?
A Cleanflow buyer wore his first pair for three years at 10 hours a day before ordering a second. He did not describe the conditions, but the boot is rated for chemical exposure to fats, blood, manure and cleaning products, and the foamed PU resists cracking and UV breakdown. Three years in food processing is a long run for any gum boot.
What is the difference between the X290 and the X210?
The safety certification. Both use the same foamed PU, the same anti-clogging sole, the same chemical resistance and the same washable footbeds. The X290 adds a composite toe, a puncture-resistant midsole, CSA Grade 1 and Omega 18kV. The X210 has none of that, which makes it lighter and more flexible for work that does not require it.
Can you wear these boots through a metal detector?
The toe cap and midsole are composite, not steel, so they do not trigger a metal detector on a food processing line. CSA safety boots for food processing with a composite toe have that practical advantage over steel in any facility where metal detection is part of quality control.
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