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Anti-static (A)	Ankle Protection (AN)	Conductive (C)	Cold Insulation (CI)
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Heat Insulation (HI)	Outsole is Resistant to Hot Contact (HRO)	Electricity Insulated (I)	Metatarsal Protection (M)
Penetration Resistance (P)	Water Resistance (WR)	Water Penetration and Water Absorption Resistant Upper (WRU)

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