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title: "Heckel | Specialist safety footwear | uvex safety"
url: "https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/heckel-performance-with-style"
description: Heckel has belonged to the uvex safety group since 2001 and continues to be managed by it as an independent brand.
date: 2024-01-30
modified: 2025-01-17
locale: en_IE
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# Heckel | Specialist safety footwear | uvex safety
Heckel - Performance with style
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Heckel was founded in 1970 in La Walck, France, and initially manufactured football boots, motorcycle boots and ski boots, eventually specialising in safety shoes. Heckel has belonged to the uvex safety group since 2001 and continues to be managed by it as an independent brand.
Heckel's special strength lies in the processing of rubber for ground-breaking sole technologies using state-of-the-art manufacturing processes. Safety shoes from Heckel prove themselves in the real world; at steel works, on ships and in the mountains, on large construction sites, in trade and in logistics. They are non-slip, withstand extreme conditions and have a strong focus on style. Depending on the requirements, Heckel safety shoes protect the feet against injuries and chemicals, but also against heat, cold and wet.
TECHNOLOGIES
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### The sole makes the shoe: MACSOLE® rubber technology
Rubber is prized in many fields for its exceptional properties : grip, durability, elasticity, resistance to abrasion, and resistance to extreme temperatures and harsh substances. Building on over 20 years' of experience, Heckel has developed revolutionary new types of rubber under the **MACSOLE®** brand. **MACSOLE®** soles, made from an exclusive mixture of nitrile rubbers developed by Heckel's R&D department, offer unequalled performance in terms of adherence, safety and longevity in the most extreme conditions.
### MULTIPURPOSE
The **MACSOLE®** rubber soles are extremely versatile. They are suitable for those working in construction and public works, energy and the environment, transport, chemicals, industry, or even green spaces.
### ANTI-SLIP
Our exclusive uvex Heckel **MACSOLE®** rubber formula offers unrivalled grip, far exceeding the requirements of EN 13287.
### COMFORT
The unique and exclusive rubber material used to make each **MACSOLE®** model provides very high shock absorption properties.
### SOLE
Building on many years of experience, we have develop revolutionary new types of rubber soles under the **MACSOLE®** brand.
### Advantages of the MACSOLE® rubber soles
DURABILITY MACSOLE® soles are made of unique, exclusive compounds offering exceptional abrasion resistance, and helping to prolong the service life of our products. Our rubber sole technology allows us to establish ourselves as a true benchmark in safety footwear for extreme conditions.
THERMAL INSULATION The exceptional strength of rubber at extreme temperatures ensures unparalleled thermal insulation against heat and cold. Only rubber resists to contact heat up to 300°C and allows footwear to meet the HRO standard.
- Heat-insulating (HI label, tested at +150 °C)
- Cold-insulating (CI label, tested at -20 °C)
GRIP Our exclusive MACSOLE® rubber formula offers unrivalled grip, far exceeding the requirements of EN 13287.
ELASTICITY The natural elasticity of rubber ensures long-lasting shock absorption. MACSOLE® footwear helps to reduce the risk of accidents by reducing fatigue caused by prolonged walking or standing.
RESISTANCE TO OILS & HYDROCARBONS, CHEMICALS Improved hydrocarbons and chemical resistance compared to PU soles.
PRESERVATION Unlike PU soles, rubber soles are inert to hydrolysis and are therefore easier to store. PU soles are made up of long chains that can be broken by moisture, so storing safety footwear with PU soles in sheds or garages (that are often subject to high humidity) accelerates the aging of the shoes. Conversely, safety footwear with rubber soles are suitable for areas with high humidity.
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**A NEW DEFINITION OF MACSOLE® PERFORMANCE**
It's not uncommon to hear workers complain about discomfort in safety shoes. This can be due to various reasons, including shoe size, shape, or sole. In general, this problem can be greatly reduced by opting for a range of comfortable safety shoes designed for sensitive feet. When users walk all day or stand for extended periods, cushioning plays a crucial role in comfort.
**MACABSORB Technology**: Guarantees 85% greater energy absorption than the standard requirements thanks to EVA foam inserts placed at the forefoot and heel, significantly improving wearing comfort and reducing fatigue in the feet.
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### Heckel specialist footwear ranges
[  ](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/macasphalt-safety-boots-for-road-surfacing)
The [MACASPHALT ](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/macasphalt-safety-boots-for-road-surfacing)safety boot is ideal for those working in extreme conditions faced by highway maintenance and road construction workers. Unlike other outdoor industries where safety footwear with a deep tread is recommended to cope with muddy and steep terrain, working with tarmacadam or asphalt surfaces requires an outsole with a smoother profile to avoid leaving marks in the material. [Learn more](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/macasphalt-safety-boots-for-road-surfacing)
[  ](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/gore-tex-waterproof-and-breathable-footwear)
The [MACTRACK 3.0 GTX](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/gore-tex-waterproof-and-breathable-footwear) is ideal for those working in demanding or extreme conditions, dealing with wet weather, low temperatures and uneven terrain. Heckel **MACSOLE® ADVENTURE 3.0 GTX** products are designed to withstand the rigours of tough environments thanks to a GORE-TEX membrane, providing a waterproof and breathable barrier keeping feet dry from external elements and a comfortable internal climate. [Learn more about GORE-TEX](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/gore-tex-waterproof-and-breathable-footwear)
[  ](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/heckel-performance-with-style/suxxeed-offroad-2-0)
The [**SUXXEED OFFROAD 2.0**](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/heckel-performance-with-style/suxxeed-offroad-2-0) range has been developed to withstand the demands of those working in rugged outdoor environments such as the building trades. The outdoor design, all-terrain sole and injection moulded polyurethane scuff cap are designed specifically for the demands of those working in more challenging workplaces. [Learn more](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/heckel-performance-with-style/suxxeed-offroad-2-0)
[  ](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/heckel-performance-with-style/macsole-adventure-3-0)
The antimagnetic [MACSOLE® ADVENTURE 3.0](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/heckel-performance-with-style/macsole-adventure-3-0) range is dedicated to demanding work environments - experience durability and excellent levels of grip thanks to our exclusive **MACSOLE®** sole, rubber scuff cap and Agile Ankle Guard support system make it an extremely versatile range. Equipped with new **MACABSORB** technology the **MACCROSSROAD 3.0** offers 85% more shock absorption than specified by the EN ISO 20345 standard, for reliable comfort on all surfaces. [Learn more](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/heckel-performance-with-style/macsole-adventure-3-0)
Heavy areas of application
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### Next steps
For more information on our range of Heckel safety footwear, contact your local uvex representative who will be happy to help:
[Contact us](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/about-uvex/how-to-contact-us/contact-the-team/)
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### Heckel SUXXEED OFFROAD 2.0
[  ](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/heckel-performance-with-style/suxxeed-offroad-2-0)
### MACCROSSROAD 3.0 META
[  ](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/heckel-maccrossroad-metatarsal-protection)
### MACSOLE® ADVENTURE 3.0
[  ](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/heckel-performance-with-style/macsole-adventure-3-0)