New Balance brings athletic footwear design into the workplace, combining familiar sneaker styling with cushioning, flexibility and task-specific protection. At The Coalface Workwear and Safety, the range includes safety joggers, mid-cut footwear, zip sided work boots and non-safety shoes for men and women.
Explore styles including Fresh Foam Cremorne, Cremorne Mid, Elite Lite, Speedware, Logic and Calibre, alongside selected slip-resistant occupational sneakers.
Innovative Cushioning & Athletic-Inspired Design
Selected Fresh Foam Cremorne models use New Balance Fresh Foam midsole technology to provide cushioning, support and flexibility. Elite Lite and Speedware styles feature ACTEVA midsoles, offering another approach to cushioned work footwear.
Depending on the model, design features include breathable mesh panels, leather uppers, comfort inserts, heel counter support and pull tabs. Low-cut safety joggers offer a sneaker-style profile, while mid-cut and boot designs provide additional coverage.
Explore the safety shoes and joggers collection to compare athletic-inspired protective footwear.
Composite Toe Protection & Model-Specific Safety Features
Selected New Balance safety shoes feature composite toe caps and penetration-resistant midsoles. Other available features include slip-resistant outsoles, heat-resistant rubber soles and anti-static or ESD properties, depending on the model.
These features serve different purposes. Toe protection addresses specified impact and compression hazards, while penetration-resistant midsoles provide tested resistance to objects penetrating the sole. Slip resistance should be assessed against the working surface and contaminants present.
Selected Cremorne and Elite Lite specifications list nitrile rubber outsoles resistant to 300°C contact heat. This is an outsole feature, rather than protection for the entire shoe against fire or prolonged heat exposure.
Browse men’s composite toe safety footwear and women’s composite toe safety footwear. Individual product specifications and workplace requirements should guide selection.
Men’s & Women’s New Balance Work Footwear
The range includes dedicated men’s and women’s models, with selected styles available in coordinating designs and colours. Women’s Cremorne and Elite Lite footwear provides alternatives to choosing a men’s shoe in a smaller size.
Sizing systems and widths vary by model. Compare the relevant size guide before ordering, particularly when moving between brands or between men’s and women’s footwear.
Explore women’s safety shoes and joggers or the broader men’s safety footwear collection for further options.
Footwear for Warehousing, Logistics & Light Industrial Work
For roles involving regular walking, standing and handling tasks, cushioned New Balance safety footwear may provide suitable options where its protection meets the workplace requirements. Relevant environments include warehousing, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, assembly and maintenance.
Construction and trade workers can also compare boot styles where the model meets site requirements for toe protection, sole performance, coverage and other necessary features. An athletic appearance does not establish suitability for every jobsite.
Slip-Resistant Non-Safety Shoes for Occupational Wear
Selected New Balance non-safety styles offer slip-resistant outsoles and cushioned designs for workplaces that permit footwear without a protective toe cap. These may suit certain healthcare, hospitality, retail and customer service roles, subject to employer requirements.
Explore women’s non-safety shoes and men’s non-safety shoes and joggers. Non-safety footwear should not replace certified safety footwear where protective toe caps are required.
Complete the Workplace Outfit
Coordinate footwear with men’s workwear, women’s workwear or industry uniforms. Explore footwear accessories for related products, checking compatibility with the selected shoe.
Available online and in store at our Chatswood location, with stock varying by style, colour and size. Contact the team to discuss availability or footwear orders for a workplace team.