Reduction of risk of injury from anti-personnel mines

摘要

The invention relates to the use of a material to be worn about the heel, ankle or lower leg of an individual to mitigate the risk of injury to the individual from stepping on an explosive device. The material has a density of at least 6 g/cm3. The material may have a mass of at least 200g and may be metal, for instance steel. The material may be used as protective footgear 10.