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What is Toe Cleavage?
Mar 12, 2021
Toe cleavage is the space between your toes that may be visible in certain styles of shoes. It's a personal choice as to if you love it or hate it but for those who prefer to be covered, we've designed a shoe for you, the Kumo work shoe! A sliml...
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How to Donate Used Shoes
Mar 11, 2021
Have you got old or outgrown shoes laying around and not sure what to do with them? Participate in Shoe The World Day by donating to these top 4 charities in Australia. Shoe The World Day is 15th March and a great opportunity to help those who mi...
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What is the Best Hiking Shoe Traction?
Mar 09, 2021
Whilst there are certain internal features like comfort and stability to look for in the best hiking shoes, what’s underfoot also makes a difference to your confidence as you step out on a trail. The best hiking shoes will have a varied outsole d...
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What to Look for in Good Hiking Shoes
Mar 04, 2021
Check out what top six features you need to have in your next pair of good quality hiking shoes. Waterproofing or Water Resistance Whether you do creek crossings or the trail is wet with dew, you want waterproof or resistant hiking sh...
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What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Mar 01, 2021
  When it comes to feeling great from the ground up, everything begins with the right shoe. Chances are, you’ve heard of or experienced Plantar Fasciitis, one of the most common foot problems humans have faced since we started walking. It’s an i...
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What is Electric Hazard (EH) Resistant Work Boots?
Feb 24, 2021
The hazards on the job site are never-ending and electrical protection is just one aspect to consider in your work environment. Here at Ascent Footwear, we have designed work boots that feature either antistatic or electric hazard protection thro...
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SRA & SRC Slip Resistance Work Boots
Feb 18, 2021
Preventing workplace slips, trips and falls can save you from unnecessary days off work and the cost of treating those injuries.  Over 23% of serious workplace mechanism claims were caused by preventable slips (Safe Work Australia, 2020). One pr...
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Fit For Purpose: Walking vs Standing Roles
Feb 08, 2021
Fit For Purpose: Walking vs Standing Roles Did you know...Your body can spend over 14 hours per day on your feet walking & standing! You may believe that sore, tired and achy feet at the end of the day is normal but it doesn’t have to be. ...
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What To Look For In Work Shoes
Jan 25, 2021
  Lifting, bending, reaching – the work environment can practically be an Olympic Sport. That’s why you need a professional strength shoe, able to take on the physical and environmental pressures of the workplace all the while being flexible, co...
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School Lunchbox Ideas
Jan 19, 2021
School Lunchbox Ideas by Ascent mum @karlylouisesmith Lunchboxes, something I see my Mum friends complain about a lot on social media. I don’t find them too stressful but I think that’s because I always try and make them the night before so I do...
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