Where to find your work shoe?

Many sectors of professional activity (green spaces, construction sites, etc.) require the wearing of safety shoes to protect workers in a working environment with extreme working conditions, namely that 7% of accidents come from foot injury in the workplace. The plurality of risks and its seriousness make safety shoes mandatory equipment for professionals in the Construction sector, industrial or construction, and especially all those who work closely with hazardous materials.

Where to buy men's and women's safety shoes?

For any work equipment, clothing or safety shoes, Oxwork is the reference. For years it has been selling a wide range of safety shoes for any sector of activity. The Oxwork company is very selective in terms of professional safety shoes and offers only high quality shoes at unbeatable prices. It emphasizes quality and performance.

A collection of shoes for men and women, of different sizes (small and large sizes) brands and models in various colors, are available to customers to meet their needs. You will find any type of shoes that suit your taste and style such as sneakers, sandals, boots or clogs. Again, they are selected depending on whether you are working outdoors or indoors. Models of eco-friendly shoes are available to satisfy every request. These are designed with recycled materials and bring lightness to its user.

Each model offered by Oxwork is made from very resistant fabrics to cover the risk of shocks, perforation or crushing.

What type of safety shoe?

Men's-women's safety shoes, boots or sneakers:

Wearing women's safety shoes and men is essential for ensure optimal foot protection. It is then necessary to find the shoe adapted to its working conditions and according to the risks incurred.

- Shoe for welders

The Detroit type S1 safety shoe from Oxwork is ideal for welders. It protects against punctures and absorbs shocks. Its toe cap offers steel protection. It is the ideal type of shoe for working outdoors and in a humid environment. It has non-slip soles that are also resistant to hydrocarbons. This pair of shoes is antistatic and ISO 20345 certified.

- Shoe for electricians

For this sector of activity, an insulated shoe is best suited, since they are subject to the risk of electrocution. It has laces and a shell offering fiberglass protection. The shoe must be S3, CE/SRC/WRU, and metal-free. These characteristics give it the quality of water-repellent and antistatic resistance.

- Shoe for the construction industry

For you, the safety shoe is mandatory. It must be comfortable and cover a maximum of risks, these are hro shoes with sometimes spiked soles. high-top shoes are recommended to avoid cuts on the ankle. The materials used are lightweight for optimal freedom of movement. Construction shoes are suitable for specific working conditions, which is why they have antistatic, chemical resistant properties.

- Law enforcement footwear

They often have to travel. The shoe must therefore be breathable, resistant and must have a non-slip sole to prevent slipping. For its manufacture, the material used is frequently full leather.

You will find all these criteria in the shoes offered by Oxwork. Every work sector has its ideal pair of shoes, just make sure it really suits your work environment and your size.

Standardized safety shoes

As a store specializing in the sale of personal protective equipment, Oxwork.com is committed to offering only safety shoes meeting European safety standards and certifications.

PPE and standard EN ISO 20345 safety shoes

This attests to all the criteria of solidity, harmlessness, comfort, resistance and ergonomics of a pair of safety shoes.

In addition, EN 20345 standard shoes are engraved with the letter 'S' to simplify the reading of the fundamental and optional standards.

Firstly, the SB marking characterizes models equipped with a protective toe cap, closed back, and resistant to abrasion and slipping.

Secondly, the S1 inscription determines those with closed back, antistatic properties, energy absorbing in the heel and resistant to hydrocarbon spills.

Thirdly, the S1P standard is reserved for shoes with an anti-perforation sole and suitable for those operating indoors or in a dry environment.

Fourth, the S2 standard is a combination of the S1 standard with the presence of a water-repellent upper. In addition, it is intended for those operating in the catering, food industry or logistics.

Fifthly, the S3 marking characterizes safety shoes with anti-perforation soles and studs. In addition, this standard is reserved for models intended for outdoor tasks and wet environments such as construction sites, gardening and industrial activities.

Recently, the S4 (S1+water resistance) and S4 (S4+anti-perforation sole) standards mainly concern safety boots. Indeed, these types of shoes are supposed to protect those operating in difficult environments such as cold, wet, muddy environments or even those facing splashes of liquids and dangerous products. In this regard, the standard S4 and S5 models are ideal for agricultural workers and construction professionals.

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