Lemaitre Unveils The Maxeco Pro: The Ultimate Mining Safety Boot

The Maxeco Pro is an evolution of the country’s most trusted safety boot, building on the legacy of the original Maxeco by integrating cutting-edge technology and rigorous worker feedback to enhance safety, durability, and comfort in the mining sector.

The Maxeco Pro is  crafted for some of the harshest work environments, featuring a full-grain genuine leather upper that provides superior abrasion and water resistance. Its extra-wide steel toecap delivers 200J impact resistance, ensuring that miners remain protected from falling objects and compression hazards. Additionally, the boot’s PlushShield padded collar and tongue offer critical ankle support while preventing debris from entering the boot.

Mining professionals spend long hours on unforgiving terrain, which is why the Maxeco Pro is equipped with the LM-Cloud memory foam insole for customised cushioning and shock absorption. The insole’s anti-microbial and breathable properties keep feet dry and comfortable, even in hot and humid underground conditions. Coupled with the Gladius sole unit, which provides enhanced traction and stability, it;s a boot that ensures all-day performance.

Developed through extensive real-world trials with miners, construction workers, and industrial professionals, the Maxeco Pro exceeds industry safety standards while prioritising comfort and reliability. Every feature is enhanced to ensure workers can focus on their tasks with confidence.

Lemaitre continues to champion the hardworking individuals who drive South Africa’s economy forward. With the Maxeco Pro, the future of mining safety footwear is here, delivered from one worker to another.

Step into the Future of Mining Safety with the Maxeco Pro

For South Africa’s miners, safety and comfort are non-negotiable. The Maxeco Pro, Lemaitre’s flagship safety boot, is designed to provide unmatched protection, durability, and all-day comfort, ensuring that every worker can safely perform in one of the world’s toughest industries.

Mining environments are unpredictable, from uneven terrain to extreme temperatures and heavy machinery hazards. The Maxeco Pro is purpose-built for the industry, answering these challenges with:

• A full-grain genuine leather upper for water and abrasion resistance
• An extra-wide steel toecap with 200J impact resistance for superior protection
• The Gladius sole unit for exceptional traction and stability on rough surfaces
• An LM-Cloud memory foam insole for customised comfort and pressure relief
• A PlushShield padded collar and tongue for enhanced ankle support

Long shifts demand footwear that reduces fatigue, and the Maxeco Pro delivers all-day comfort without compromise. The LM-Cloud insole molds to the wearer’s foot, offering shock absorption and moisture control to keep feet fresh, even in underground conditions. The non-corrosive brass D-ring lacing system provides a secure, locked-in fit for unrestricted movement.

The Maxeco Pro was developed through extensive wear trials with real miners, ensuring that it exceeds safety standards while meeting the real-world needs of workers. By incorporating direct feedback, Lemaitre has refined the Maxeco Pro to be the most reliable and comfortable safety boot for mining professionals.

The Maxeco Pro is the evolution of a South African safety icon. With this latest innovation, Lemaitre continues its commitment to protecting those who work to build the nation.