Safety footwear can meet applicable standards without necessarily fitting every employee appropriately. Explore why footwear fit also matters for use, procurement and organisational decision-making.

A Real Workplace Story A technician repeatedly complained that his issued safety footwear was painful and uncomfortable during daily work. Because only limited sizes were available, he could not exchange the footwear for a better fit. He later submitted an exceptional request to wear sports shoes instead of the issued model, but the request was declined. Over time, the discomfort became increasingly difficult to tolerate. Eventually, he decided to leave his job, with footwear