22/Trade Reports 57 Zades This is a good year for tourism, so make your staff comfortable Hostelry is an industry sector that celebrates this year, for tour operators and travel agencies state that the number of visitors expected to come to Spain this year will be larger than those for the past few years, in part because destinations in the Middle East will be negatively affected by recent events. It is good news for Spain, and national hostelry entrepreneurs should invest in making their staff feel comfortable, as they foresee a good season. Without a doubt, good footwear will reduce fatigue, not only in the feet but contributing to general wellbeing. Zades is an experienced company for it has dedicated many years to the study of the best formulas to create suitable footwear for workers in the hostelry sector. Materials, various leather types, non-slip soles, sole pads, etc. were all improved as the company sought excellence and finally, Zades designed models that met every expectation. Today, it designs, produces and markets products that are more than just shoes, but gloves to be worn on the feet, known by the Saguy’s Track label. The collection comprises a number of models that are suitable for the various roles in a hotel or restaurant, ranging from the activities in offices, kitchens, dining rooms and cleaning areas. Today Zades is dedicated to positioning footwear, reinforcing their brand, while opening new markets. This, of course, means major investments. The company serves clients in every region of Spa n, while exporting to France, Portugal and Great Britain. What every professional in the hostelry sector should know The fact of wearing the right footwear will depend on three basic elements: the shoe must be firm and comfortable at the same time; the sole pad should absorb vibrations caused by walking and that might affect the back; and quality cotton socks should keep the feet cool and absorb humidity. On the other hand, distributors should also contribute valuable recommendations to their clients in the hostelry sector. There are two factors to bear in mind, which some professionals argue have forced them to leave their jobs: back problems and feet problems. This might be avoided by wearing good footwear, which will reduce the incidence of accidents and injuries. Professionals who spend long hours on their feet should consider investing in good footwear if their company does not do so. Those aged 30 and over and working in this sector will find that they start having feet problems, and that is very uncomfortable for the pain does not go away overnight. Those independent workers who work freelance should be even more careful, for they usually work longer days than those who work for a given company or business. Footwear-solution that makes a difference Saguy’s Track is fully breathable footwear because it is made from top quality grain leather. On the other hand, it is guaranteed to be safe, due to the sole grip, as soles offer thermal stability and non-slip properties, shown in tests on all kinds of slippery floors and not only those required by standards. In order to guarantee suitability, lab tests reproduce conditions in hostelry facilities. Because current standards do not take into account the number of hours users will wear shoes, nor the repeated flexions, as is usual with waiters. Another major factor is the use of the optional copper sole that favours lymphatic circulation empowering natural oxygenation mechanisms in the feet. Good circulation also reduces perspiration. The sole pad absorbs shock, and is lined with cowhide. Saguy’s Track footwear reduces the potentiality of accidents. Results speak for themselves, as hostelry companies know that work accidents may represent costs of up to 8.5% of total invoicing, while 70% of those accidents might be avoided.