News > Rapid Reaction Boot: Ready for action

For people who have to be available for emergency situations, day and night, the right equipment is crucial. It is also important that their footwear ensures the necessary comfort and reflects authority, just like the rest of their uniform. The Rapid Reaction Boot was developed by Bata Industrials specially for uniformed personnel working in the CBRN disaster defence industry. CBRN disaster defence is used in situations where chemical, biological or radiological/nuclear materials present a threat to life, environment, health or property. These situations are often associated with terrorism. The last thing uniformed personnel want to have to think about under these circumstances is their footwear. The Rapid Reaction Boot offers the solution. The boot Characteristic of the Rapid Reaction Boot are the two zippers on both sides of the lacing system. This makes it possible to put the boot on quickly. The boot may also be quickly removed in the event of contamination. This also means that it isn’t necessary to re-lace the boot again. Perfect in situations where the response time for taking action is short. The boot has an antislip sole and a steel toecap and mid-sole to protect the foot from the penetration of sharp or falling objects. Feet always stay fresh and dry thanks to the Bata Xtreme inner lining with its moisture-absorbing and breathable features. Additionally, the laces and boot shaft are fully flame retardant, offering ultimate protection from fire hazard. Etna sock For the Rapid Reaction Boot and other shoes with flame retardant qualities, Bata Industrials offers the Etna sock. This sturdy sock owes its flame retardant feature to the combination of Kermel fibres and Zirpro virgin wool. The sock also has a terry cushion sole and reinforced toe and heel for extra protection and comfort. Satisfies the EN 531, A3, and B3 norms. Mitre The Rapid Reaction Boot was developed in collaboration with Mitre, United Kingdom. Mitre, a supplier of footwear for public assistance services, supplies products to fire brigades, ambulance services, the British army and the police. The sturdy Rapid Reaction Boot fully complies with the British norm (BS7971-5:2004) for personal protection equipment used in situations or training exercises where violence is expected. For further information, please contact our Customer Service department by telephone on +31 (0) 499 362 224.