How to choose your men's safety sneakers?

In order to minimize the risks incurred at work, opt for safety shoes that are well adapted such as safety sneakers. These are personal protective equipment (PPE) that every worker must wear. Whether you choose the high or low models, know that you must always take into account certain criteria such as weather conditions and your field of activity.

Why should men wear safety sneakers?

The manufacturers of men's safety trainers keep improving their techniques to ensure the comfort and safety of professionals in their work area. So that the worker can work in good conditions, his shoes must be very comfortable and resistant. Their main role: to protect the feet from any possible danger such as the risk of perforation on construction sites, falling objects, lesions, injuries...

All professions require a pair of safety trainers to be worn, but the design and material just vary from each profession. These work shoes can be found in kitchens, medical centers, construction sites, green spaces…

What are the criteria for choosing the best pair of safety sneakers?

One of the most important criteria when buying a pair of men's safety sneakers is the weight. Considered to be lightweight shoes, these PPE have been designed for prolonged wear, indoors or outdoors.

Safety sneakers are also renowned for their aesthetics and robustness. These elements should therefore be checked when purchasing. Choose solid and resistant materials such as cotton or polyester, and opt for a unique design that will enhance your work outfit.

What are the safety standards for tennis or light work sneakers?

Like all other work shoes, men's safety sneakers must comply with all applicable standards. The EN ISO 20345:2011 standard contains all the requirements in terms of comfort, harmlessness, ergonomics, solidity and resistance to slipping. It also requires the presence of a toe cap and a protective shell resistant to an impact of 200 joules, as well as an anti-perforation sole and antistatic.

Apart from that, the EN ISO 20345 standard also contains other additional requirements such as the presence of:

• a water-repellent upper (WRU standard);
• a cut-resistant upper (CR standard);
• and an insulating material resistant to cold and heat (CI and HI standards).

safety trainers must also have other fundamental characteristics marked by the letter S (Standards S1, S1P, S2 and S3).

Inexpensive and comfortable S1 and S1P standardized safety trainer

Men's S1 and S1P safety sneakers are ideal for professional activities in a dry environment or indoors. These shoes are comfortable and resistant to hydrocarbons. They also have protective shells, an antistatic, anti-perforation and non-slip sole, as well as shock absorption in the heels.

These sneaker models are mainly intended for people working in the field of industry, automotive or logistics.

Sneakers or S2 standard safety shoes

The main advantage of S2 safety shoes over S1 and S1P is the presence of a water-repellent upper that is resistant to water penetration.

S3 standard high, shell or low safety basketball

The S3 men's work sneakers are suitable for all activities, whether indoors or outdoors. They can even be worn in a wet and muddy place.

These work shoes come in two styles. We find the low safety sneakers which are light and breathable. Similar to sports sneakers, they allow you to adopt a modern, chic and relaxed look while being protected from possible dangers.

Those who need better ankle support can opt for high-top sneakers. These models prevent sprains in rough terrain and prevent particles or water from entering the inside of the shoes.

These models of men's trainers are suitable for professionals in construction (BTP), agriculture or even green spaces.