The shoes work by spreading the weight of the wearer through a metallic frame and transferring the weight through 5 user inflated air-cushions located in the canvas carrier in each shoe.
The system reduces the ground bearing pressure below the thresholds typically needed to initiate an Anti-Personnel mine.
The Inflatable Mine Shoes have been proven in many theatres of operation by both military and by UN Demining organisations worldwide.
The shoes can also be utilised as a floatation aid for wet obstacle crossing.
SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS
2 shoes in a Codura nylon bag with 2 spare user replaceable air cushions.
Each shoe manufactured from nylon reinforced PVC.
Frame manufactured from non-magnetic aluminium and steel alloy.
Weight 2.6Kg.
Air volume 25 litres.
Operating temperatures -5oC to +45oC
Storage -10oC to +60oC