New technologies set the Evolve athletic work shoe apart from previous New Balance work footwear offerings. This lace-up style has a textile upper, in black, with abrasion-mitigating toe bumpers. An alloy protective toe cap meets ASTM F2413 standards for impact and compression and are electrical hazard resisting. Ideal for indoor environments, this shoe has a rubber outsole is heat-resisting 572-degrees F for up to 60 seconds and meets or exceeds ASTM F3445 slip standards for work footwear on dry and wet flat surfaces. An Acteva high performance foam midsole, in a contrasting white color, combines with a removable NB EVA comfort footbed to provide cushion and support.