Metal-free safety shoes

Safety shoes without metal, but safe

Jobs where the risk of accidents is high require the wearing of safety shoes. Generally, the toe cap is equipped with a metal shell which protects the toes in the event of falling objects. This has a drawback in terms of weight, however, as these types of shoes are never the lightest. So, as an alternative, manufacturers have designed metal-free safety shoes.

Oxwork is a reseller of metal-free safety footwear for all trades and for all needs. In this category you will find models that combine design and safety.

A must-have in a high security environment

Metal-free safety shoes are non-negotiable at sites where metal detectors are used to allow employees to enter and exit. Examples include factories, sites or workplaces where workers are routinely scanned to prevent and detect theft.

Other examples also include high security environments such as airports, government buildings and military bases, in which the sweep is intended to prevent weapons from entering the premises.

Safety shoes without a metal shell, but safe

Although composite safety shoes do not contain any metal, the protection of the wearer's feet is in no way compromised. They offer superior strength and safety, as well as warmth in winter and ventilation in summer, without lacking flexibility.

Some models have a totally waterproof membrane with some design elements that differentiate them from classic safety shoes.

As for comfort, it is ensured by additions such as a padded tongue and collar or a loose fit. However, these characteristics differ from one brand to another and from one style to another.

Shoes, a standard-compliant safety accessory

In Europe, safety shoes, including those without metal, must comply with the EN ISO 20345 standard and certified after passing the tests. Oxwork offers you products that comply with the regulations in force.

The metal-free safety shoes on our site have a protective composite toe cap, most of which are resistant to a fall from a weight of 20 kg or an impact force up to 200 joules. If the material fails under this amount of energy, the shoe does not pass the test and is not EN ISO 20345 certified.

In addition, like all other safety shoes, metal-free models are classified under the ISO EN 20345 standard according to their specificities: non-slip soles, antistatic, resistance to oils and hydrocarbons, resistance to perforation, etc. Thus, composite safety shoes on Oxwork are available in different classes (eg S1, S2, S3…).

Lighter safety shoes

The metal-free safety shoes feature a toe cap made of an incredibly strong material, yet lightweight. Manufacturers often use Kevlar, carbon fiber, hard plastic or fiberglass.

Furthermore, as conventional safety footwear tends to be relatively heavy, any means of reducing the overall weight is welcomed by users' legs, especially those who stand all day.

Composite safety shoes are also available in various formats. They exist as safety shoes, sneakers or boots.