100% metal-free shoes

In industry, catering, food, construction and other fields, wearing safety shoes is mandatory. To guarantee maximum comfort and safety for users, these accessories are available in several variants. We cite in particular the 100% metal-free shoes (without metal shell) today designed by many major brands.

100% metal-free safety footwear: current standards

Like so-called classic safety shoes, metal-free safety shoes comply with the regulations in force: standard EN ISO 20345 and have the main characteristic of protecting the feet. This attests to the presence of a protective shell capable of withstanding 200 joules of pressure. This same characteristic allows non-metallic shoes to withstand a drop in weight of up to 20 kg. Enough to guarantee workers optimum safety.

In addition to the basic standard, there are also criteria for categorizing 100% metal-free footwear. We cite, in this case, waterproofing, the presence of a sole resistant to heat of 300°C and the presence of a non-slip sole.

It is worth pointing out that before being marketed, a non-metallic shoe must undergo rigorous testing. For future buyers, this is a real guarantee of reliability.

Specific features of 100% metal-free safety shoes (composite toe cap, carbon fiber, Kevlar)

As its name suggests, in its composition, this variant of safety shoe or safety trainer is completely metal-free. However, this does not affect its performance, robustness and quality. Non-metallic shoes still carry out their original mission: to preserve the safety of their users.

The 100% metal-free shoes are easily recognized by their carbon fiber toe caps. In some cases, manufacturers prefer to use fiberglass, hard plastic or even Kevlar. One thing is certain: we are dealing with materials that are both light and very resistant.

There are also composite shoes that offer a wide range of variations, both in terms of model and size.

Protective footwear without a metal shell: for whom?

We essentially recommend wearing 100% metal-free footwear in high security environments. These include government buildings, airports, military bases and some factories. Metal-free safety shoes are very useful in sectors of activity that require the person to pass many times in front of a metal detector, such as airport areas.

It should be noted that 100% metal-free footwear comes in many forms. These include sneakers and safety-boots which are suitable for both men and women. They are also available in different sizes to meet the needs of each worker.