WHAT ARE THE MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF SHOES AND BOOTS
Basic requirements for safety footwear.
SB + Antistatic properties (A) + Energy absorption in the heel (E) + Fuel and oil resistant outsole (FO – optional).
S1 + Non-metallic penetration-resistant insert (PS – tested with a 3.0 mm nail).
S1 + Non-metallic penetration-resistant insert (PL – tested with a 4.5 mm nail).
S1 + Water penetration and absorption resistance of the upper (WPA).
S2 + PS penetration-resistant insert (3.0 mm) + Cleated outsole.
S2 + PL penetration-resistant insert (4.5 mm) + Cleated outsole.
S2 + Waterproof footwear (WR).
S3S + Waterproof footwear (WR).
S3L + Waterproof footwear (WR).
Basic requirements for occupational footwear (without toe cap).
OB + Antistatic properties (A) + Energy absorption in the heel (E).
O1 + Water penetration and absorption resistance of the upper (WPA).
O2 + PS penetration-resistant insert (3.0 mm) + Cleated outsole.
O2 + PL penetration-resistant insert (4.5 mm) + Cleated outsole.
O2 + Waterproof footwear (WR).
O3S + Waterproof footwear (WR).
O3L + Waterproof footwear (WR).
Antistatic properties.
Conductive footwear.
Energy absorption in the heel area.
Water penetration and absorption resistance of the upper. (Replaces the former WRU designation in EN ISO 20345:2022.)
Waterproof footwear.
Slip resistance. (Replaces SRA, SRB and SRC classifications.)
Fuel and oil resistant outsole (optional under EN ISO 20345:2022).
Heat insulation of the sole.
Cold insulation of the sole.
Outsole resistant to contact heat up to 300°C.
Scuff cap abrasion resistance.
Ladder grip.
Electrostatic discharge protection.
Ankle protection.
Cut resistance.
Metatarsal protection.
Penetration-resistant insert tested with a 3.0 mm nail.
Penetration-resistant insert tested with a 4.5 mm nail.