Honeywell’s MTS Construction BTP Mid: A Red Dot Winner for Industrial Design

To protect workers on site from hazards, construction sites need to take the right steps. Foot protection is especially important as construction worksites often have sharp objects or rough terrain that can injure feet or cause sprains and strains. Accidents can and do happen frequently, such as slipping, heavy objects falling on feet or sharp tools piercing them.

Wearing the right type of footwear helps to avoid most of these injuries and that’s where the MTS Construction BTP Mid by Honeywell steps in. BTP Mid offers superior protection in tough construction environments. Designed for optimum comfort that lasts throughout the working day, MTS safety shoes offer slip-resistant soles, water-resistant materials, and durable protection against impacts and punctures.

What makes the MTS Construction BTP Mid a Red Dot Winner?

The MTS Construction BTP Mid is a product of innovation and excellence that has been recognized by the prestigious Red Dot Award, which honors the best in industrial design for 2024. The award is a testament to the high quality and performance of the boot, as well as its aesthetic appeal and comfort. Our boot is a perfect example of how safety footwear can combine functionality, durability, and style.

The Red Dot Award jury was impressed by the innovative features of the MTS Construction boot, which include:

• ARTICO lining for increased abrasion, higher elasticity, improved heat conductivity for optimum work conditions
• Rapid absorption and desorption of sweating, fast drying lining
• Polyurethane (PU) memory shape, stable and durable insock
• Premium Nubuck, water resistant leather and bottom stitched with Kevlar for maximized performance
• PU/Rubber outsole gives optimized benefit of lightweight shoe with added comfort to back and joints and clubbing protection from 300°C hot contact as per EN specification
• Heel stiffener to reinforce the heel seat and provide optimum support to ankle region
• Padded collar and tongue to provide extra comfort for long work duration
• Flexibility and lightness for increased comfort during use
• Reduced fatigue effect during movement and standing

The jury also praised the design of the boot, which features a patented ankle protector that protects the joint from side impacts, a patented outsole,  a back pillow for better Achilles tendon support, a gusseted tongue that improves water resistance and protection against dust, and a non-metallic anti-perforation layer that meets the same testing requirements as metallic . The boot also has a molded TPU scuff cap that improves abrasion resistance in accordance with the new safety standard.

The statement by the jury reads: "In addition to the indispensable safety function, the MTS Construction boot impresses with its high-quality workmanship and improved wearing comfort.

Learn more about Honeywell’s Red-Dot Winner at MTS Construction Range Shoe | Honeywell.