New technologies set the Evolve athletic work shoe apart from previous New Balance work footwear offerings. This women's lace-up style has a textile upper in black with purple accents. An abrasion-mitigating toe bumper houses an alloy protective toe cap that meets ASTM F2413 standards for impact and compression and these shoes 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 grey color, combines with a removable NB EVA comfort footbed to provide cushion and support.