Both are low-cut safety trainers with aluminium toe caps and breathable uppers. The real choice is S1P puncture protection and straightforward laces versus S1 comfort, BOA® adjustment, a removable anatomical insole and a longer-established workwear brand.
PulseX S1P + Kevlar Midsole
Tegmen IV Low S1 + BOA® System
Neither shoe wins every category. PulseX makes the stronger case when puncture resistance is part of the workplace requirement. Tegmen IV Low makes the stronger case when S1 is enough and the wearer values BOA® adjustment, removable insole support and an established product range.
Use these questions before comparing style or price. The correct safety category must come first.
Choose PulseX. Its S1P classification includes a Kevlar puncture-resistant midsole. Tegmen IV Low is listed as S1.
Choose Tegmen. The BOA® Fit System offers quick, micro-adjustable tightening and release.
Choose Tegmen. Strauss lists a removable anatomical insole and suitability for insole wearers.
Choose PulseX. Staples, screws and sharp offcuts make underfoot penetration resistance more relevant.
Choose Tegmen. Strauss has a longer market track record and a broader established workwear ecosystem.
Both shoes use aluminium toe protection. The more important difference sits under the foot and in the way each shoe is adjusted, supported and documented.
XNEXZ lists a 200-joule aluminium toe cap within its EN ISO 20345 S1P specification.
The Kevlar puncture-resistant midsole is the deciding feature where sharp floor hazards are identified.
The rotary system provides fast, repeatable micro-adjustment without traditional lace tying.
Strauss publishes an approximate weight of 460 grams in size 42.
XNEXZ currently lists 90-day returns, giving buyers more time to assess fit under its stated policy.
Strauss lists outsole heat resistance up to approximately 70°C. This is not fire-resistant footwear.
PulseX combines an aluminium toe cap with a puncture-resistant Kevlar midsole in a trainer-style design. Check that S1P matches your employer's PPE policy and workplace risk assessment before ordering.
This is a specification-led comparison, not a claim that one shoe will feel better on every foot. Fit, socks, walking pattern, floor type and shift length all change the experience.
PulseX combines breathable mesh with microfibre panels for a familiar structured-trainer shape. Tegmen uses a nearly seamless knitted polyamide upper that may feel more flexible and sock-like.
Traditional laces are simple, familiar and easy to replace. BOA® is faster to adjust and can be useful for workers who put footwear on and remove it repeatedly or make fit changes during a shift.
PulseX uses a cushioned PU outsole that XNEXZ positions for controlled indoor floors. Tegmen uses a rubber-and-phylon sole listed as SRC, anti-static, fuel-resistant and heat-resistant to approximately 70°C.
Strauss clearly documents a removable, full-surface anatomically shaped insole and lists the Tegmen IV Low as suitable for insole wearers. That gives it the clearer published advantage for approved replacement insoles.
The S1P classification and Kevlar midsole give PulseX the practical advantage where the risk assessment identifies staples, screws, sharp offcuts or similar underfoot hazards. Tegmen does not list puncture resistance.
PulseX is currently listed at £79.97 with free UK delivery, 90-day returns and a one-year damage warranty. Tegmen is listed at €112.93 including VAT plus shipping, with lower per-pair pricing for larger orders.
Review the live PulseX product page for current sizes, stock, delivery, returns and warranty details. Product availability and policies can change, so confirm them before buying.
The table gives each shoe credit where it is genuinely stronger. It does not turn different safety categories into a marketing contest.
| Factor | XNEXZ PulseX | e.s. Tegmen IV Low | Practical Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Price | £79.97 | €112.93 inc VAT, plus shipping | PulseX for UK sticker price |
| Safety Class | EN ISO 20345 S1P | EN ISO 20345:2011 S1 | Depends on workplace requirement |
| Toe Cap | 200J aluminium | Aluminium | Both use aluminium |
| Puncture Protection | Kevlar puncture-resistant midsole | Not listed | PulseX |
| Upper | Breathable mesh + microfibre | Almost seamless knitted polyamide | Preference and fit |
| Fastening | Traditional laces | BOA® Fit System | Tegmen for speed and adjustment |
| Outsole | PU; anti-slip and oil-resistant listed | Rubber/phylon; SRC, anti-static and fuel-resistant listed | Tegmen for published detail |
| Heat Information | Heat-resistant sole listed without temperature | Up to approx. 70°C | Tegmen for specific published figure |
| Insole | Standard trainer setup | Removable, anatomically shaped full-surface insole | Tegmen |
| Insole Wearers | Confirm with XNEXZ and workplace policy | Specifically listed as suitable | Tegmen |
| Published Weight | XNEXZ lists 450-550g per shoe | Approx. 460g in size 42 | No controlled like-for-like winner |
| Return Window | 90 days under current XNEXZ policy | Check current Strauss terms | PulseX for stated trial period |
| Warranty | One-year damage warranty listed | Check current manufacturer terms | PulseX for clear published offer |
| Brand Track Record | Newer UK safety-footwear brand | Established European workwear brand | Tegmen |
| Best Fit | Suitable light-duty settings where S1P is accepted | Clean controlled settings where S1 is sufficient | Risk assessment decides |
Prices, sizes, stock, delivery and policies can change. Confirm the live product pages before publishing or buying. The employer's PPE policy and risk assessment always take priority.
A job title alone does not prove suitability. These examples assume controlled conditions and employer approval for the stated safety class.
PulseX may suit floors with recognised sharp debris hazards. Tegmen may suit clean facilities where S1 is approved and fast adjustment matters.
PulseX has the underfoot-protection advantage around damaged pallets and packaging debris. Tegmen offers easier on-off adjustment.
PulseX may be the more complete specification where screws or offcuts are possible. Confirm that S1P is accepted by the site.
Either may be suitable where the workplace accepts its class. Check slip requirements, cleaning needs and the actual floor contaminant.
Tegmen may be attractive where S1 is sufficient. Its knitted upper, BOA® closure and removable insole are practical comfort features.
Choose neither when higher or specialist protection is required. Look for the exact S3, waterproof, ankle, metatarsal or specialist rating specified by the site.
See the current product information, available sizes and purchase terms directly from XNEXZ. Choose PulseX only when its S1P rating is accepted for your role and working conditions.
Trainer styling can make safety footwear look versatile, but low-cut S1 and S1P shoes still have limits. Marketing should never turn them into specialist boots.
Do not treat either shoe as a waterproof solution for standing water, persistent rain or muddy ground.
They are not substitutes for footwear required for demolition, groundworks, roofing, scaffolding or severe industrial hazards.
An outsole heat figure does not mean the complete shoe is fireproof, flame-resistant or suitable for welding or foundry work.
The employer, risk assessment and safety officer decide whether S1 or S1P is acceptable for a particular workplace.
These answers keep the decision practical and avoid claiming more than the published specifications support.
PulseX has a broader underfoot-protection scope because it is S1P and lists a puncture-resistant midsole. That does not make it universally safer. The correct product is the one that meets the actual workplace requirement and fits properly.
Strauss lists the Tegmen IV Low as S1 and does not state a penetration-resistant midsole on the product page. Choose an appropriate S1P, S1PL, S1PS or higher-rated product when underfoot penetration resistance is required.
Tegmen has the clearer published advantage because Strauss lists a removable anatomical insole and suitability for insole wearers. Any replacement insole must preserve correct fit and comply with workplace requirements.
Strauss publishes approximately 460g in size 42. XNEXZ lists PulseX at 450-550g per shoe. Those figures are not a controlled same-size independent test, so the landing page does not declare an absolute weight winner.
Neither should be marketed as fully waterproof based on the compared product information. Choose footwear specifically rated for wet outdoor work when the role involves rain, standing water or muddy ground.
PulseX offers S1P puncture protection at a lower UK-direct sticker price and lists a 90-day return window. Tegmen's value is in its BOA® system, removable insole, published outsole details and established brand history. Value depends on which features the wearer actually needs.
If S1 is sufficient and you want BOA® adjustment, a documented removable insole and an established workwear brand, Tegmen IV Low is a fair choice. If the workplace accepts S1P and sharp underfoot hazards are relevant, PulseX offers the more complete protection scope at a lower current UK-listed price.
XNEXZ PulseX
XNEXZ PulseX
