Bubo Coroman (X) Mar 24, 2008:

some footwear has a fireproof lining to protect the skin of the foot, e.g. Ankle boot in suede, fireproof lining nad anti-slip sole that ensure good ankle grip http://www.alibaba.com/countrysearch/SG-suppliers/Shoes_Sole...

Noha Kamal, PhD. (asker) Mar 24, 2008:

Thank you guys for all the effort. The country is Egypt. But there is no brand or occupation. These are the regulations for personal protective gear, of which shoes is one item. So, they are describing a kind of safety shoes to protect feet against potential hazards in any given workplace. This is all the context I have. That is why I am incline to think it is more of substance pr material, you see.

natasha stoyanova Mar 24, 2008:

http://www.unisafeservices.com/safety_shoes.htm

natasha stoyanova Mar 24, 2008:

Noha, it would be VERY useful if we know the country/brand/occupation - anything that will define the search. I found: High quality Leather Upper with breathable cambrella lining, cambrella with EVA laminated sock
http://www.unisafeservices.com/safety_s

Noha Kamal, PhD. (asker) Mar 24, 2008:

Not likely. I am translating some sort of an Occupational Safety brochure where a number of protective gear is described at length. So, most probably, the word is an ill-Arabized term for some substance.

Sam Berner (X) Mar 24, 2008:

Noha, do you know in which country these shoes are manufactured. It could be a trade name.