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ROCK FALL SAFETY FOOTWEAR
Protection starts
from the ground up.
British-designed safety footwear, shaped around the job and the person wearing it. Discover the thinking, materials and details behind Rock Fall.
Shop Rock Fall →Designed in Derbyshire
A specialist's approach
to safety footwear.
Rock Fall is a second-generation, family-owned business based in Derbyshire. Its focus is footwear: understanding how people work, then developing the protection, fit and construction to support them.
That means working with component specialists, industry associations and the people who wear the products. The wider range spans everyday safety trainers and leather shoes through to boots developed for demanding and specialist environments.
It is this combination of British design, practical feedback and material knowledge that gives Rock Fall its distinctive approach.
Meet the manufacturer ↗
Footwear specialistsA range developed around different jobs and working environments.
Component expertiseMaterials and construction considered from the upper to the outsole.
Fit mattersWomen's, smaller-size and wide-fit options across selected styles.
Inside the footwear
The details you feel.
The protection you rely on.
A safety shoe is a system of components. Rock Fall combines protective construction with cushioning, upper materials and outsoles chosen for the intended use.
Protection by design
Selected styles use fibreglass toecaps and penetration-resistant inserts; others use steel. The right choice comes from the model's tested specification and your workplace requirements.
Materials with a purpose
Alder combines a breathable upper containing TENCEL™ Lyocell fibres with a midsole containing BLOOM® algae-derived material. These are component choices with a practical role in comfort and construction.
Features vary by style. Check the individual product specification before choosing footwear for a particular task.
Available through HiVis.net
Find your working style.
Explore four different approaches to safety footwear, then browse the full Rock Fall range for more options.
BREATHABLE SAFETY TRAINERRF116 Apollo
Recycled polyester knit, a fibreglass toecap and ESD performance in a sporty low-cut design.
Explore Apollo →
MATERIAL INNOVATIONRF125 Alder
A TENCEL™ Lyocell-containing upper, cushioned construction and a fibreglass protective toecap.
Explore Alder →
SMART LEATHER SHOETC500 Brooklyn
Classic brogue styling with a steel toecap and penetration-resistant insert.
Explore Brooklyn →
WOMEN'S FITRF400 Dusk
A low-profile leather trainer with a steel toecap. Available in UK sizes 2–9.
Explore Dusk →
Fit for the wearer
The right size is
only the starting point.
Foot shape, working conditions and the time spent on your feet all matter. Rock Fall offers different fits across its range, including dedicated women's styles such as Dusk.
- Choose the fit, then the styleCheck each model's size range and fit information. Smaller sizes and wide-fit options vary across the collection.
- Match the environmentConsider underfoot surfaces, moisture exposure and the protection required for the job.
- Plan the team orderTell us about your working environment, required standards and size mix so we can help you compare suitable options.
Read the specification.
Choose with confidence.
Different markings describe different tests. Always match the exact model's certification to your workplace risk assessment.
Manufacturer's standards guide ↗Water repellent or waterproof?
A water-repellent upper is not the same as a waterproof footwear construction. For sustained wet conditions, check for the model's whole-footwear water-resistance specification.
Slip resistance is tested performance
SR and the older SRC marking relate to different test schemes. Consider the actual floors and contaminants in your workplace when selecting footwear.
ESD and electrical hazard are different
ESD footwear helps control static discharge around sensitive components. It is not electrical-shock protection. Specialist electrical-hazard footwear has a separate purpose and specification.
Materials & responsibility
Look closer at
what goes into a shoe.
Rock Fall's material development includes recycled textiles, selected bio-based components and leather from Leather Working Group-rated tanneries. The useful detail is in each product's component specification.
These are specific material choices, rather than a claim that every style has the same environmental credentials.
Explore Rock Fall's vegan verification ↗Recycled textiles
Apollo uses recycled polyester in its upper, lining and laces. Rock Fall identifies the recycled content and certification in the model's technical information.
Selected bio-based components
Alder incorporates BLOOM® algae-derived material in its midsole formulation and Solum Verdura™ additive technology in its rubber outsole. These components are not wholly bio-based.
Verified vegan options
Apollo and Alder are among the styles verified by The Vegan Society. This applies to named products; leather models such as Brooklyn and Dusk are a different choice.
Behind the materials
Hear from
the people developing them.
In this official film, Rock Fall and Gen Phoenix discuss their material collaboration for the RF314 Revive. It offers a closer look at one project within the manufacturer’s wider approach to footwear development.
The film features a specific model; browse the HiVis.net range or ask our team about current availability.
Rock Fall at HiVis.net
Get your team
on the right footing.
Explore the available styles, compare product specifications and build your footwear order around the people doing the work. Our team can help with selection, sizes and availability.
Completing a uniform? Pair your footwear order with HiVis.net workwear and our printing and embroidery services for suitable garments.