What Is a Freelock Lacing System?

With the search for innovative and practical ways to enhance your safety at work, the emergence of safety footwear without laces has appeared - and is becoming a highly popular choice for professionals across a wide range of industries. Among new kinds of slip-on shoes, wellies and safety clogs, lie the safety shoes with a Freelock lacing system, which is sometimes known as a BOA fastening system.

Our guide takes you through the Freelock Lacing System, how it works and how it can significantly improve your safety, convenience and productivity at work. Stick here to discover more about the Freelock fastening system.

What Does This Guide Cover?

• Benefits of Lace-Free Safety Shoes
• The Freelock Fastening System Explained
• Is a BOA Fastening System the Same As a Freelock System?
• Our Favourite Freelock and BOA Shoes
• More Information About Safety Shoes Without Laces

How Can You Benefit From Lace-Free Safety Shoes?

Lace-free safety footwear with integrated innovative lacing systems such as Freelock and BOA can positively impact your time at work in a number of ways. Key benefits include:

• Easy-turn dial adds to convenience when applying/removing shoes
• Designed to prevent injuries in the workplace by eliminating the risk of trips and falls
• Can offer a tidier, more presentable footwear alternative, particularly in formal settings
• Absence of laces reduces the need for constant replacements, saving you money
• Used as an accessible footwear option for professionals with limited mobility, for greater inclusivity 
• Enhances your overall comfort by minimising pressure points on the feet 

Industrial applications where Freelock and BOA shoes would be beneficial for professionals include:

• Construction
• Building
• Warehousing
• Gardening
• Assembly
• Agriculture
• Logistics
• Engineering
• Automotive

The Freelock Fastening System Explained

The Freelock lacing system is designed to provide a quick and easy alternative to fastening your shoes. Traditional laces are replaced with a durable wire/hard plastic that is fed through your footwear, and connected to a turn-dial which is used to tighten your shoes on your feet.

When it's time to remove your shoes, you can loosen them by turning the dial in the opposite direction. For a visual demonstration on how to use the Freelock fastening system, please watch the video below.

Is a BOA Fastening System the Same As a Freelock Fastening System?

Yes, the BOA fastening system is recognised as another kind of Freelock lacing system, with almost identical features and capabilities.

For more on the BOA fastening system, please watch the video below.

Our Favourite Freelock and BOA Shoes

Here at Workwear, we have a wide selection of safety footwear that employ the use of the Freelock or BOA lacing system. With no compromise to your protection at work, these alternative fastening systems add an extra layer of convenience and comfort to your day, reducing the need to constantly adjust and re-tie loosened laces.

Below are a selection of our favourite safety shoes, trainers and boots - all of which either have a Freelock fastening system or a BOA fastening system.

Blaklader Workwear ELITE Safety Boots 2453 (Black) BuyDetails... £106.66 (Ex. VAT)    Available			Blaklader Workwear ELITE Safety Shoes 2451 (Black) BuyDetails... £97.49 (Ex. VAT)    Available			Blaklader Workwear ELITE Safety Shoes (Black) BuyDetails... £99.99 (Ex. VAT)    Available			Blaklader Workwear ELITE Safety Boots 2455 (Black) BuyDetails... £141.66 (Ex. VAT)    Available
Portwest Base B1223 I-CODE Low Safety Shoes S1P ESD SRC (Black/Blue) BuyDetails... £78.99 (Ex. VAT)    Dispatched in 1 - 5 working days			Portwest Base B1007 K-Energy Grey/Blue Waterproof Anti-Static Safety Shoes BuyDetails... £90.05 (Ex. VAT)    Dispatched in 1 - 5 working days			Portwest B1605 Base Footwear "T-Robust" Puncture-Resistant Work Boots BuyDetails... £120.83 (Ex. VAT)    Dispatched in 1 - 5 working days			Portwest Base B0820 Be-Fast Anti-Static Heat-Resistant Men's Safety Shoes (Black/Blue) BuyDetails... £96.71 (Ex. VAT)    Currently unavailable. Please check back soon
Ejendals Jalas 5372 SP0C Occupational Shoes with BOA Fastening BuyDetails... £116.66 (Ex. VAT)    Usually dispatched in 1 - 5 working days			Ejendals JALAS EXALTER 9985 BOA Fastening System High Impact Boots BuyDetails... £154.16 (Ex. VAT)    Usually dispatched in 1 - 5 working days			Ejendals Jalas 1278 Heavy Duty Steel Toe Cap Work Boots with Boa Fastening BuyDetails... £166.66 (Ex. VAT)    Usually dispatched in 1 - 5 working days			Ejendals JALAS 1558 Aluminium Coated Leather Safety Shoes BuyDetails... £116.66 (Ex. VAT)    Available

Want to Transition Away From Traditional Laces?

If you're looking for ease and convenience when putting on and removing your shoes, we've got you covered. Below is an additional list of safety footwear options that offer a secure and convenient alternative to shoes with conventional laces.

Explore the options below to enhance your safety and comfort.

• Lace-Free Work Boots
• Lace-Free Work Shoes
• Lace-Free Work Trainers