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🖤 Step into safety and style — because your work shoes should work as hard as you do!
Black Hammer’s 1997 Safety Trainers combine metal-free composite toe protection with ultra-lightweight suede leather construction. Designed and tested in the UK, these trainers feature oil and slip-resistant polyurethane soles with anti-static heels, double-stitched durability, and cushioned interiors for all-day comfort. Backed by a 6-month sole warranty, they deliver professional-grade safety and style for demanding work environments.






















| ASIN | B06XPY5PL2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 9,286 in Fashion ( See Top 100 in Fashion ) 76 in Men's Work & Utility Footwear |
| Brand | Black Hammer |
| Care instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Closure Type | Lace-Up |
| Colour | Black |
| Cushioning Level | Moderate |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 2,723 Reviews |
| Embellishment Feature | Logo |
| Fit to Size Sentiment | Positive |
| Has Shoe Adjustability | Yes |
| Heel Type | Flat |
| Insole Cushioning | Polyurethane |
| Insole Material | Polyurethane (PU) |
| Lace Closure | lace-up |
| Manufacturer | Black Hammer |
| Manufacturer part number | 7426821085249 |
| Model Name | 1997 |
| Model number | 1997 |
| Occasion Lifestyle | Work |
| Occasion Type | Work |
| Outer Material Type | Suede Leather |
| Outer material | Suede Leather |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Platform Height | 3 Centimetres |
| Season | All |
| Shaft height | Ankle |
| Shoe Height Map | Low Top |
| Shoe Type | Athletic Shoe |
| Sole Material | Polyurethane |
| Sole material | Polyurethane |
| Special Feature | Lightweight,Ultra |
| Specific Uses For Product | Sports |
| Sport Type | Hiking |
| Stitching Style | Edge stitch or Bar tack |
| Strap Type | lace_up |
| Style Name | Safety Trainers |
| Theme | Safety, Durability, Lightweight Design, Style |
| Toe Style | Composite Toe |
| Unit Count | 1 Pair |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| lining-description | Leather |
| material-type | Suede |
A**L
Safety first
I bought these products on reviews! First review is the comfort, weird dots in the inside give fantastic grip inside the shoe making sure your feet don't move, but also weirdly giving comfortable stability! Secondly is the way it is made... Not only do they look like normal shoes they give light weight protection that bends to be able to allow as normal shoes (driving, cycling etc) easily! Third review is they look fantastic and not like boots! Personally working on a golf ground, these are light weight, grippy for mub as well as waterproof to a high standard! I would highly recommend, but if you are looking for winter wear, go a size (or a half) larger to allow the thick socks! Brilliant product, will happily buy again! 4 star only on the size depending on what you want them for, 5 star for being normal type shoes! Downside is with the built in protection I can see why people say go for 1 size larger for thicker socks... But for summer shoes these are brilliant and spot on for size!
D**D
Good comfort & good value
Very good boots, and good value. I use them for quite long shifts picking food products in a warehouse. They are a decent breadth fitting, so there’s plenty of room across the toe area (I have average width feet, but when wearing safety trainers I opt for a bit of extra breadth for toe-comfort). The shoes are fairly well-padded, flexible, and fairly lightweight. The laces are good and stay securely tied (walking all day), tied with a simple bow (no need for the nuisance of double-knots, that you can’t get undone at the end of the shift!)
W**X
Although these shoes can be a little uncomfortable squatting, they really are great!
I rated these shoes 4/5 for comfort, weight and water resistance but I rated them 5/5 overall because they over deliver at this price point. The non-slip soles are great. The water resistance much better than expected. The tough toecaps are brilliant. Only minor problem is that the reinforced toecaps dig into your foot a bit if you're kneeling or squatting but this is probably unavoidable. Great shoes - I get the impression they'll last a long time but when it comes time to replace them I'll probably buy them again! UPDATE! They lasted a whopping 18 months of tough work. Finally disintegrating but still good enough for gardening shoes. I bought them again! Really like them.
N**S
Comfortable, lightweight, wide toe box.
I use these for work, lots of walking on concrete. For me they last about 18 months of full time work and this is my third time purchasing. Theyre half the weight of our standard work issue safety shoe, more flexible and much more comfortable. Also great for people who like a wider toe box; you can sinch in at the ankle and have plenty of room to splay your toes.
K**L
good
very good this black hammer .
J**E
Comfortable boot but not as wide fitting as i'de hoped
This is the first time i've ordered boots online without trying on first. I have a bunion on my left foot so after reading other reviews i opted to go one size bigger and use an insole to make them more comfortable. I ordered size 11 instead of my normal size 10. The overall length of the shoe is the same as size 10 but it is a wider fit. Unfortunately it is not wide enough for a insole to be added but it is a much better and more comfortable fit then my standard size 10 boot. Next time i will go for an EEE fit.
A**I
Get 2 sizes bigger
OK so this is my 2nd pair... Had the first pair for a year and a half and they've seen a hell of a lot of work Verdict... Get 2 sizes bigger, don't think twice, just go for it... I'm a size 8 wide, had a size 9 for that long and it would make my toes hurt, now on size 10 and it's the perfect fit. Where I'm pointing in the pics is where it will give way first, between the fabric and rubber, where the glue is... At the seams at front and around the sides... Then whatever else.. But generally you'll know when your socks are soaking wet.. It will still protect you and work OK if you're in the dry.. But I work outside.. Good value for money, very very comfortable (trust me, I had my fair share of safety boots), and they look really good. I would personally recommend them.
T**A
Not true to size compared to Black Hammer size chart where UK Size 6 equals foot length of 264.7mm
It is a somewhat premature review as I hadn't had the chance to wear them yet although they do feel comfortable and light. This is more of a warning to women buying these to be careful with sizing for these are MALE size 6 and were too big for me so I had to re-order size 5 as per Black Hammer size chart. I can't see myself having issues with them but will update this review once I've used an appropriate size for a while
A**S
Amazing safety shoes!
First impression is very good ! The shoes look amazing and they feel comfortable too. The shoes fit my wide feet with no problem. Let's see how they do after working with them for some time . I shall update my review then .. #update after 1 week of use The shoes are very comfortable and maintain the good look too. The only issue is the bad smell after wearing them for longer times .. and no it's not a problem with my feet because my feet don't smell when wearing other shoes. Overall I am very happy with these shoes till now. Let's see how they do after using them for a while .. #Update after a year of tense usage: I can't express how much I am impressed with the quality of these shoes. After a year of usgae and walking weekly about 70,000 steps, the shoe are still OK. They protected my feet many times against really strong hits by electrical machines. The shoes are a bit damaged of course but it is only a couple of teared stitches on the top side so it doesn't matter. Absolutely recommended and hats off for Black Hammer company for producing such a great product at a relatively cheap price.
F**X
5/5 definitivamente
Bueno, me las he comprado y tienen buena pinta. No las he usado lo suficiente todavía, ya editaré si duran demasiado poco o les veo alguna tara. Así lo hice con las anteriores de otra marca. Lo único decir que he leído varios comentarios diciendo que a los cuatro o seis meses se empiezan a degradar. Pero es que por estos precios, esto le va a pasar a TODAS. Si no es una cosa, es otra. ***EDIT*** Llevo ya un tiempo con ellas, y por esto pienso que son las mejores botas de seguridad que he tenido: 1- La tela donde van los agujeros de los cordones es tripe y gruesa. Con otras botas tenía el problema de que los agujeros se agrandaban de apretar. Con estas parece poco probable sufrir ese problema, 2- La puntera no es metálica, pero es de un plástico tan duro que hace que me de igual. Gracias a eso son más ligeras. 3- La suela es muy cómoda, no es necesario ponerle plantillas (para mí, fundamental). Ya editaré según me duren, de momento me están encantando, me afectan muy positivamente en el trabajo. ***EDIT 2*** Definitivamente las mejores que he tenido. A estas alturas debería haber empezado a pelarse el interior por donde rozan los talones. Me han pasado con practicamente todas. Sin embargo con estas todavía no hay ni señales de que vaya a pasar. Llevo ya bastante con ellas. ***EDIT 3*** Tras aproximarse al final de su vida útil, he de decir que me han servido mucho. Las tengo destrozadas de haberlas machacado a saco y las tías todavía no me dejan tirado. Tengo otras ya preparadas de la misma marca (¡no cambies algo que te funciona!), pero estas me han aguantado hasta que me ha venido bien comprarme otras. Ha sido un dinero bien gastado.
V**O
Ottimo acquisto
Ottimo prodotto per essere un paio di scarpe calzano come un guanto.belle a vedersi, leggera ma soprattutto comode visto che le uso almeno 12 ore al giorno
M**C
Warn, light weight and safe to wear.
So, now I've had these for a few week's, time to leave a word here. Right out of the box first thing was wow, super light weight. Work around horses in muddy field's all day's of the week, been wearing these daily. Feet have been warm and dry, and the toe cap holds up. Had a horse hoof come down across my toes, shoe still in one piece as is my foot. Wiped um down with a wet wrag and they still look new under the filth. All that said, these Black Hammer shoes are probably the best grafting shoes I've ever used, and for the price I paid they are an absolute steal.
E**K
Très bonne chaussures
Après avoir essayé plusieurs chaussures, celle ci est vraiment top. Légère et agréable à porter et excellent rapport qualité prix.après je travaille dans des hangars alors je ne sais pas ce qu’elles valent en extérieur. Ça fait maintenant un bon mois que je l’es portes 10 h par jours et toujours aussi agréable, en espérant qu’elles tiennent sur la durée.
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