Product groups
Foot protection
Foot protection covers the foot against falling objects, penetration, slipping, heat and electrical hazards. The right choice comes from matching toe type, sole construction and EN ISO 20345 class to the site.
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The ground decides the choice: a construction site with nails and sharp debris calls for a penetration-resistant midsole, a wet floor for a slip-resistant sole, a hot surface for a heat-resistant one. On toe type, steel is more economical while composite is lighter and passes through metal detectors.
For a crew on its feet all day, comfort is part of safety. A heavy, tight shoe leads workers to misuse it, so trying sizes and choosing the right footbed should not be skipped.
Related standards
2 Standard
Safety footwear (200 J toe protection)
Occupational footwear (without toe protection)
Related guides
All guides
Safety Footwear Ratings Explained: SB, S1, S1P, S3 and the 2022 Codes
How to read the S code and extra symbols on EN ISO 20345 safety footwear, and what changed between the 2011 and 2022 editions.
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Antistatic vs ESD Clothing: EN 1149-5 and EN 61340-5-1 Explained
A side-by-side guide to antistatic clothing for explosive atmospheres and ESD garments for electronics: standards, test methods, earthing and footwear resistance.
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Food Industry Workwear: Hygiene Rules, Colour Coding, Hairnets, Boots and Gloves
What EU Regulation 852/2004 and Turkish food hygiene law ask of clothing, and how that becomes garment design, zone colours, headwear, boots, gloves and cold-room layering.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between S1, S1P, S2 and S3?
All include toe protection. S1 adds antistatic properties and an energy-absorbing heel, S1P adds a penetration-resistant midsole, S2 increases water resistance, and S3 combines penetration resistance, water resistance and a cleated sole. S3 is the common choice across construction sites.
Composite or steel toe?
Protection level is the same under the standard. Composite is lighter, does not conduct heat and passes metal detectors; steel is usually more economical. Composite stands out in airports, food production and electrical work.
When should safety footwear be replaced?
There is no fixed period; condition decides. A smoothed tread, a cracked upper, a compressed midsole or a deformed toecap all end its service life however new it looks.
Why must sizes be trialled on site?
Feet swell by the end of a shift, so footwear fitted in the morning tightens by afternoon. Trialling a sample set for a week before the bulk order puts the size curve on real measurements.
What does the SRC marking on safety footwear mean?
It shows slip resistance. Under the 2011 edition of the standard, SRA means tested on ceramic tile with detergent, SRB on steel with glycerol, and SRC passed both. The 2022 revision made the basic slip test mandatory for all footwear and marks the additional test with 'SR'. The choice follows the floor and the contaminant on site.
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