Foot protection
Safety wellingtons
A work wellington fully isolates the foot and lower leg from liquid contact. It is used in food production, agriculture, water treatment, construction and chemical sites wherever water and mud are constant.
- Main group
- Foot protection
- Product types
- 6
- Standards
- EN ISO 20345 · EN ISO 20347
- Industries
- 2
Material is chosen by application: easy-clean, light-coloured models for food production, compounds resistant to the specific chemical in chemical environments, insulating models for electrical work.
Perspiration becomes an issue over long wear; the lining and a removable insole directly affect that comfort.
Boots are the answer where water and chemicals stand on the floor rather than fall from above. Height is set against the depth of standing liquid and the way the work is done; a knee boot is enough in most cases, a thigh boot only where the crew truly stands in deep water.
Hygiene environments need a different construction. In food production, seamless moulded boots that can be washed at high temperature and that leave no crevice for residue are preferred, and colour is often used to separate zones.
Products in this group
- Fully sealed PVC and rubber options
- Steel toe and non-safety versions
- Light-coloured, cleanable models for food production
- Insulating boots for electrical work
- Removable insole
Related standards
2 Standard
Safety footwear (200 J toe protection)
Occupational footwear (without toe protection)
Products in this group
06- PVC work wellington
- Steel toe wellington
- Electrician boot
- Food industry boot
- Agricultural boot
- Thigh boot
Industries we serve
Related product groups
Foot 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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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.
Read the guide
Frequently asked questions
Which boot should be used in food production?
Easy-clean, non-porous and usually light-coloured models are preferred; soiling shows immediately and hygiene inspection becomes easier. A slip-resistant sole is especially important here.
Can boots have a toecap?
Yes. Boots with a toecap and penetration-resistant midsole are produced and are the correct choice where wet floors and impact risk coexist.
PVC or nitrile boots?
PVC is economical and handles water and general soiling. Nitrile withstands oils, greases and many chemicals far better and lasts longer in maintenance and food processing areas.
Why do boots wear out quickly?
The most common reason is the wrong material: a PVC boot exposed to oil and chemicals soon hardens and cracks. The second is drying: a boot dried directly in front of a heat source deforms.
Are white boots mandatory in food production?
Not mandatory, but a common choice: dirt shows immediately and hygiene checks become easier. Some plants use colour codes to separate zones, which is also an accepted practice.
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