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That covers smaller feet (many women wear 36–39) right up to hard-to-find big sizes 48, 49 and 50.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Tasmanian Safety Supplies\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a specialist safety supplier, not a generic online clothing store. We stock the full FD04 range, ship Australia-wide, and can supply bulk and company orders for crews. Not sure of your size? Message us your usual boot size and we'll match it to Portwest's EU sizing before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Portwest FD04 steel cap?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The FD04 uses a \u003cstrong\u003ecomposite toe cap\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003ecomposite puncture-resistant midsole\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it contains no steel. It gives the same 200-joule toe protection required of steel-cap boots, but it's lighter, doesn't conduct cold or heat, and won't set off metal detectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the FD04 metal free?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The toe cap and midsole are non-metallic, which is why the boot is rated S3\u003cstrong\u003eS\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's part of Portwest's CompositeLite™ metal-free range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the FD04 have a zip?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, a quick-release zip. Lace the boot once to your preferred fit, then use the zip to get in and out. There's also a rear pull-tab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does S3S HRO SR FO SC LG mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e S3S = full safety boot with a non-metallic puncture-resistant midsole. HRO = heat-resistant outsole (300°C). SR = slip-resistant (ceramic tile + glycerine test). FO = fuel\/oil-resistant. SC = scuff cap. LG = ladder grip. See the table above for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the FD04 waterproof?\u003c\/strong\u003e The nubuck upper is \u003cstrong\u003ewater resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's tested as part of the S3 rating to resist water penetration and absorption, so it copes with wet grass, puddles and hose-downs. It isn't a fully waterproof membrane boot, so for standing water all day, choose a gumboot or a membrane-lined boot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the FD04 meet Australian standards?\u003c\/strong\u003e The official Portwest datasheet certifies the FD04 to \u003cstrong\u003eEN ISO 20345:2022 (S3S)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eASTM F2413-18\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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