Boot - Safety
Maker and role
King Leo Footwear Company Limited, Manufacturer
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Object detail
Accession number
F359.2001
Description
Tan coloured leather safety boots, size 9, for men, Wormald's Indian with lace-up front. Steel capped toes and heels. Black Sole, Laces are stored in the left boot. Boots are in their original white box with blue text 'KING LEO FOOTWEAR CO. LTD.' and 'WORMALD's INDIAN' and insignia of lion. Attached to the right boot, a makers tag reads, 'KINMG LEO/ GRADE TWO, CARE FOR YOUR WORKBOOTS (further instructions) / This footwear is designed for normal industrial use only. Special properties in the soiling process (e.g.) direct vulcanised nitrile rubber. Excellent wearing adhesion, chemical resistance. These suit mechanics, labourers, fertilizer works etc. Not recommended for Grade 3 usage. King Leo Footwear Co. Ltd. 5 Akiraho Street, Mt Eden Auckland N.Z.'.
Marks
MADE BY KING LEO FOOTWEAR CO. LTD. / MADE IN NEW ZEALAND/ 9-6 Maker's Mark
KING LEO / FOOTWEAR / MADE IN N.Z. / APPROVED TO / NEW ZEALAND STANDARD / NZS 5809 / LICENCE NO. 2059 / IMPACT 200J / SAFETY GENERAL Maker's Mark
KING LEO / FOOTWEAR / MADE IN N.Z. / APPROVED TO / NEW ZEALAND STANDARD / NZS 5809 / LICENCE NO. 2059 / IMPACT 200J / SAFETY GENERAL Maker's Mark
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Collection
Credit Line
King Leo Footwear Company Limited. Boot - Safety, F359.2001. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
Public comments
I'd love to own a pair of these
- Ben Mason posted 8 months ago.
I have a pair of brown steel cap boots that say King Leo in printed on outer top sides.
- Mahtyn Ward posted 2 years ago.