How to choose your pair of Portwest kitchen shoes?

Professionals in the kitchen and hospitality industry spend all day and even all evening on their feet in their workplace. They are not immune to burns or slippery floors. It is therefore essential to arm yourself with the appropriate equipment, namely, the kitchen shoe, to ensure the safety and health of the professional. Portwest, the world's leading designer of workwear and EPI, offers different models of shoes with a better quality/price ratio.

The different kinds of kitchen safety shoes

Kitchen shoes are very important protective equipment for professional cooks or aspiring cooks, as well as for other kitchen staff to protect themselves from everyday risks, such as : shocks, slips or pain.

Non-slip kitchen shoes or clogs

They are intended primarily for catering and food industry personnel who constantly work in an environment with slippery floors. These shoes have a non-slip sole. If the model is SRC norm, it is the guarantee that it has undergone laboratory slip tests. She therefore has the qualities required to have this standard. With them, you can say goodbye to fall-related injuries.

Shoes or kitchen clogs with a protective toe cap

Although the shockproof shell is not mandatory, it is highly recommended. They protect the front of the feet against falling heavy objects and the risk of being crushed. The toe can be composite or steel. It complies with the EN 20 345 standard.

Shoes or kitchen clogs with heat protection

Hot pans and hot dishes are almost the daily life of its workers. This is where serious injuries or burns to the foot come from if the soles are not suitable. In this case, it is important to arm yourself with shoes carrying the HRO standard. This additional standard guarantees that the outsole is resistant to contact heat of at least 300°C. The soles of this type are systematically made of rubber.

Waterproof kitchen shoes or clogs

Waterproof kitchen shoes must have a water-repellent coating, even when worn by professionals who practice diving.

Each work shoe for anyone working in the kitchen area must meet European standards EN ISO 20 345 S2 SRC HRO to ensure optimal foot protection.

Features of kitchen shoes and clogs

safety shoes for the food service industry must be comfortable and durable. They should be equipped with a toe cap to prevent injury from falling heavy objects. This tip must be puncture resistant. Moreover, it is essential that the pair of shoes hold the workers feet well, especially during prolonged standing.

The professional kitchen clogs are known for their comfort and lightness in all circumstances. They must be fitted with a reinforced tip and must combine resistance to perforation, grease and the various cleaning products used in the kitchen. Whether you are a man or a woman, the work clogs are ideal for allowing you to evolve safely in the professional catering environment.

The Portwest kitchen shoe catalogs

The Portwest brand offers a wide range of kitchen shoes. Whether crocs, clogs, sneakers, moccasins or any other kitchen shoes, you will surely find the ideal pair for your activity.

S2 moccasin kitchen shoe

It is the perfect model for the kitchen, medical and food industries. It is made from Steelite high quality water resistant microfiber products. The pair of shoes has a single density polyurethane outsole. Being self-developed, the sole prevents cross-contamination while providing excellent slip resistance.

The moccasin has a toe cap and a 200 J protective shell that can withstand a force equivalent to 1500 kg. This energy is equivalent to a 20 kg falling object falling from a height of one meter.

For further information, it is a pair of antistatic shoes, waterproof. It has a heel with energy absorption. It complies with the EN ISO 20345: 2011 standard.

S2 SRC high kitchen shoe

It is suitable for use in the kitchen, medical or food industry. It is light, comfortable and reassuring with its hydrocarbon resistant sole. Very breathable, it keeps feet cool and absorbs energy. It has a 200 joule steel shell.

Made from microfiber, it is water resistant and can be machine washed at 30 degrees.