Portwest & Base Protection: an Expertise Partnership for Your Safety
2025-07-31 14:26:24In a professional environment where safety and comfort are essential, choosing personal protective equipment (PPE) is not left to chance. To meet increasingly strict industry requirements, ProSafety has partnered for years with renowned manufacturers such as Portwest and Base Protection.
Today, this partnership is strengthened with the introduction of innovative solutions: the HIPROFLEX® technology—a major breakthrough in metatarsal protection—and new ranges of safety shoes that combine maximum protection with ultimate comfort.
Portwest: A Global Leader in PPE
Founded in 1904, Portwest is a family-owned company recognized today as one of the leading global manufacturers of workwear, high-visibility clothing, and PPE. Operating in over 130 countries, Portwest stands out through its constant focus on innovation, quality, and accessibility. With design studios in Ireland and the UK, Portwest develops new solutions every year tailored to demanding industries such as manufacturing, construction, and logistics.
Base Protection: Specialists in Comfort and Safety
Established in Italy in 2005, Base Protection quickly became a reference brand in the safety footwear market. Their secret? Italian design, patented technologies, and ergonomic features that provide top-level protection while reducing fatigue. Base Protection reinvented comfort in safety shoes with exclusive solutions such as SmellStop®, Dry’n Air®, and now HIPROFLEX®. Since being acquired by Portwest, Base Protection France has gained the resources to push innovation even further and develop more high-performance models.
HIPROFLEX®: The New Generation of Metatarsal Protection
Developed by Base Protection, HIPROFLEX® technology redefines traditional metatarsal protection. Thanks to its innovative multi-layered structure, HIPROFLEX® offers:
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Exceptional flexibility that moves with the foot, increasing comfort during walking and bending.
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Enhanced puncture resistance, even in the toughest environments (nails, metal shards, sharp objects).
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Lightweight design that reduces fatigue over a long workday.
New Safety Shoes Featuring HIPROFLEX®
i‑Meta S3 L M ESD FO SR – B1233A
The i‑Meta model combines protection and comfort. It features HIPROFLEX® for superior puncture resistance while remaining lightweight. With a non-metallic SlimCap® toe cap and SmellStop® anti-odor lining, it is ideal for electrostatic-sensitive environments (ESD certified). Popular in heavy industry sectors such as weapons manufacturing, and adopted by major players like AUDI Hungary and BRICOMAT Italy. Highlights: breathable upper, Dry’n Air® midsole for cushioning, excellent support, and long-term comfort.
Meta Top S3 L M HRO CI HI LG SC FO SR – B0858A
Designed for extreme conditions, this model combines HIPROFLEX® with a heat-resistant HRO sole, ideal for metalworking or industrial maintenance. It also offers ankle protection, cold (CI) and heat insulation (HI), anti-abrasion toe reinforcement, SmellStop® lining, and a lightweight Flex Plus Super Light® insert.
Sydney B1704C
A low S1PS ESD shoe designed for indoor work and logistics. While it does not include HIPROFLEX®, it still offers key innovations such as the SlimCap® toe, Dry’n Air® midsole, antibacterial SmellStop® lining, and Hi‑Flap® technology for improved lateral stability and reduced fatigue. Perfect for those needing a lightweight, breathable, and durable everyday safety shoe.
Why Choose ProSafety for Your PPE?
With ProSafety, you benefit from:
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A network of trusted partners like Portwest and Base Protection.
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Expert, personalized advice to help you choose the best gear.
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Customization services: printing and embroidery on workwear such as shirts, jackets, trousers, helmets, and more—for a professional and long-lasting finish.