I'm rewriting some PPE standards for an underground mine. Typically workers wear 'muckers', or reinforced pull on rubber boots underground. The use of the boots extends to surface activities due to high rain / snowfall. To confound the issue, the mine is a lead mine and we require boot covers or removal of boots for entry into no operational areas (prevent contamination). Logically pull on boots would make this transition easier, however I cannot find any evidence that they provide adequate ankle support and stability - our site is remote, on the side of a hill and the underground work surface is frequently littered with 'ankle breakers' or small rocks. I can find research on comfort and ergonomics, but no evidence based recommendations for one over the other related to ankle stability or injury.
yes it has positive correlation of ankle injury & placing shoe lace in right place.consult PPE uses its importance. Regards
This article might possibly have some relevance wrt findings on weight and design relative to the task for fire fighters
Article Effect of Boot Weight and Sole Flexibility on Gait and Physi...
You are correct that lace-up boots are required for best ankle supports. Have you considered just using larger over-boots for water (and lead) protection? "Back in the day" our snow boots fit OVER our shoes. They were not integral footwear, but an overshoe. STILL beats needing to take off laced shoes to enter a building or risking injury due to a loose boot.
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