Safety shoes: find the model that suits you

Some jobs require you to wear personal protective equipment such as safety pants or shoes. However, these shoes and these safety trainers are determined by standards at the level of their manufacture and their use.

What are the standards for safety shoes?

You should know that there are many types of shoes. They can be work, security or even protection. Nevertheless, each of these shoes follows standards. Most safety shoes comply with the EN 20345 standard, represented by the symbol S.

Standards: S1, S2, S3, S4 or S5

The S1 standard groups safety shoes with fundamental criteria. These are the antistatic properties, excellent resistance to hydrocarbons, closed back and better shock absorption.

The S2 standard work shoes remain ideal for employees in the food industry, kitchen and logistic. Moreover, they have the same attributes as the S1 with water-repellent uppers (WRU). The standard for S3 safety shoes allows for anti-perforation and spiked soles. They are often used in outdoor activities and in wet environments.

Safety sneakers that follow the S4 standard are designed to be water resistant. They also have the characteristics of the S1 shoes. Regarding the S5 standard, it encompasses the criteria of S4 while presenting anti-perforation soles. The shoes defined by this standard show better water resistance.

Standards: S1P, SB

The SB standard shoes have protective toes and are highly resistant to polishing and rubbing. With or without a closed back, they also offer excellent slip resistance. The S1P standard includes safety footwear that meets S1 standards but is used in indoor or dry environments. They are particularly worn in the field of mechanics, industry, crafts, etc.

For sneakers marked A, for example, they are antistatic shoes. Those marked E and P are designed to absorb energy at the heels and have anti-perforation soles.

What is the role of safety shoes?

Different from everyday footwear, safety shoes and safety boots have their own characteristics . We can cite, for example, the material of manufacture, the soles, the end of the shoes, etc.

safety shoes protect the wearer's feet (toes, ankles, etc.) from crushing hazards and other hazards. It can be flame, sharp object, chemicals, etc. They also offer excellent foot support.

Who should provide the safety shoes?

According to article R4323-95 of the Labor Code, the employer must provide, free of charge, the personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary for the safety of its employees. The same applies to safety shoes to be worn during professional activities.

What is the most comfortable brand of safety shoe?

To know which brand is the most comfortable, it is important to take into account criteria such as size, color, material of manufacture, etc. You should also know that there are many brands of safety shoes.

• Timberland pro;
• Caterpillar;
• Dike;
• etc.

The wearing of work shoes also depends on the work environment and the type of sneaker:

• Construction shoes;
• Lightweight safety shoes;
• High safety shoes;
• High safety shoes;
• Low safety shoes;
• Waterproof safety shoes;
• Shoes for green spaces;
• Ecological safety shoes;
• etc.

Some safety shoes are selected taking into account certain criteria:

• small sizes;
• winter safety shoes;
• etc.

Where to find high-end safety shoes?

Store or online site

There are many high quality models of safety footwear on the market today. The employer can acquire them in physical shops or place an order with online stores. Moreover, shops offer unbeatable prices for men's safety shoes or work shoes. woman security.

Professional protective footwear at Oxwork

Oxwork offers a wide range of work and safety shoes with different basketball brands.