“Women’s specific PPE is an inclusivity imperative,” says Overland Shoes

In response to new research exposing Britain’s growing trade skills gap, Overland Shoes, the company behind Bobcat Safety Footwear, says the role of women’s-specific PPE in attracting more women into the trades and tackling the workforce shortage must not be overlooked.
According to the recently released Skills England Annual Skills Report 2026 demand across the priority economic sector – particularly construction – will grow by 24% in the next decade. To meet this need,