Chemical-resistant boots are made principally of natural rubber, which may be coated with polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride or blends of these materials. Regardless of how high the boots are, pant legs should not be tucked into them but should be worn outside so that pesticides cannot be funneled down into the boot. Boots may have steel toes and anti-skid soles. Like gloves, they may be sized either numerically or qualitatively. Shoe covers are designed to be worn over footwear that is not chemically resistant, including shoes and boots made of leather or fabric.
Some covers are disposable while others are designed to be reused.
They are generally less expensive than boots. Although pesticide contact on the face typically occurs less frequently than, say, contact on the hands, the health consequences of facial contact are potentially more serious, especially for contact with the eyes. Selecting eye protection equipment depends largely on exposure conditions and pesticide formulation. In some situations, applicators may be in close proximity to pesticides that present the danger of splash, irritating mists or nuisance dusts. Common sense should determine which type of protective eyewear is appropriate.