Council Specific Information

WearerTech within Councils

Council staff perform a variety of essential tasks, often involving physical labour and long hours on their feet. From maintaining public spaces to managing waste services and infrastructure projects, these roles demand reliable and comfortable safety footwear. Proper footwear is not just a matter of comfort but a critical component of workplace safety.

Here at WearerTech, we work as hard as our footwear to supply solutions to the challenges many councils face when it comes to footwear. We understand the unique demands of council work environments and are committed to providing robust, reliable, and comfortable safety footwear that saves you money in the long-term.

Passionate about providing footwear solutions

  • Low compliance - we’ll help you turn this around. Our footwear is designed to be so comfortable that staff don’t want to take them off at the end of the day, driving organic compliance to your safety policy saving management time.
  • Footwear complaints - spending too much time dealing with complaints? We hear you! Make the switch and the only complaints you’ll receive will be from staff waiting for their new pair. We hold our hands up, we aren’t perfect - should you need after sales support, our dedicated customer support team are on hand to support and resolve any issues swiftly.
  • Lack of budget - we know you’re being squeezed, invent in durable footwear for long-term savings. For a more detailed analysis on how much we can save YOU, we’d love to hear from you.
  • Switching headache - what switching headache? Plenty of customers have made the switch. Our experienced team can guide you along the way to make the switch as smooth as possible.

80% reduction in days lost                    

65% of trial participants noted the same or increased level of slip resistance

87% of people surveyed would feel more cared for by their employer if they were provided WT

Examples of our solutions include:

  • DURABILITY - we’ve put our footwear to the test (TM362 to be exact!). Our tread is proven to last twice as long as a leading competitors saving you money in the long run.
  • COMPLIANCE - we don’t like to brag however, 93.7% of wearers would continue to wear our footwear after trialling our products. Given the one size doesn’t always fit all (pun intended) - we think that’s something to shout about!
  • INNOVATIVE DESIGN - we’re raising the bar in footwear design by raising our heel pitch! In doing this, we’ve reduced the risk of musculoskeletal injuries resulting from poor posture. In 2022/23, HSE reported 6.6 million days were lost due to reported musculoskeletal disorders Statistics - Working days lost in Great Britain (hse.gov.uk).
  • COMFORT - we’ve all been there - when your feet hurt, it’s hard to think about anything else other than counting down the hours (minutes, seconds!) until you can kick those shoes off. Our innovative modular insole system is designed to maximise comfort and means each wearer can personalise their shoes to meet their foot health needs.

Did you know

Slips, trips and falls on the same level account for 32% of injuries in the workplace (hse.gov.uk).

Did you know

“Incorrect footwear for the working environment” identified and a key slip hazard at South Tyneside Council as well as the need of mitigating risk of slips using slips resistant footwear “ Where floors can’t be kept dry or clean”

Did you know

In the UK, data from various councils have shown that the average pay-out for slip, trip, and fall claims can range from £8,000 to £15,000, but this can go much higher in cases of severe injury or negligence.

''Yes, they are really good, we're very happy with them, they are wearing really well, not had to replace any yet I don't think, best shoes I've ever worn, feel like you haven't got shoes on at all, I've been recommending them to other managers”

Customer Feedback

''The difference between staff wearing them rather than not, is money well spent.''

 

Neil Franklin - Sodexo

“I have found it can be particularly challenging to ensure that my team members wear their Safety Shoes. The safety need for team members to wear Safety Shoes is counterbalanced with the team members resistance to wearing them. They complain about them not being comfortable, being too bulky, hurting their feet and many other complaints. When Sodexo moved to the Wearertech Safety Shoes I had no expectation of a major change in my own or my team perception of Safety Shoes; however I was very wrong! Both myself and our team found the Wearertech Safety Shoes to be completely different to any Safety Shoes we had experienced. They are comfortable, lightweight, flexible and come with adjustable in-soles to adapt and provide additional comfort. They comply to all the Safety requirements that we have as a company and strike the balance between Safety and Comfort. My team are now happy to wear them and we no longer need to constantly battle to ensure that the team wear them. Would thoroughly recommend these and your team will thank you”

 

Chris Gilroy - Sodexo

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contact us

Our dedicated team is always on hand to answer any questions no matter how big or small. To contact us with your query please email sales@wearertech.com.

How do i know what products my staff need?

Our shoes cater to all different job roles. To find out exactly what specification you require and how we can provide you with the best shoe for your staff contact us on sales@wearertech.com to arrange a meeting with one of our experts.

Can you tell me more about your 1 year gaurantee?

WearerTech shoes are guaranteed against manufacturing faults or faulty materials/components, So if a shoe should break, split or come detached, we will replace them free of charge.