Safety shoes

Work footwear provides essential protection on the job

Work footwear is a fundamental part of personal protective equipment, ensuring the wearer's safety while performing their job. The primary purpose of work shoes is to protect the feet from injuries, such as cuts, burns, or falling heavy objects. Additionally, they provide comfort and stability throughout the workday, contributing to improved work performance.

It doesn’t matter whether you work on a construction site, in a warehouse, handling heavy loads, or in a laboratory – properly chosen work footwear can prevent serious injuries and improve overall workplace safety. That’s why it’s essential to select shoes that meet all necessary standards and are suited to specific work conditions.

Benefits of work footwear

Protects feet from injuries and accidents

Work footwear provides additional protection such as ESD protection, ankle support, thermal insulation, cut resistance, and more

Various shoe designs for different purposes and environments

Modern work shoes are stylish, lightweight, and durable

High-quality work footwear features ergonomic design to support healthy foot movement

When and where is work footwear necessary?

Work footwear is essential wherever there is a risk of foot injury or where stability and comfort are required during work. Laws and safety standards often mandate the use of work shoes in hazardous environments such as construction, industry, warehouses, or healthcare settings. Employees in various industries rely on work footwear, including:

• Construction and industry: Protection from falling objects, sharp materials, and chemicals
• Logistics and warehouses: Ensuring stability and slip resistance
• Gastronomy and healthcare: Protection from hot liquids, chemicals, or contamination risks
• Agriculture and forestry: Resistance to moisture, mud, and challenging terrain

What is the difference between safety shoes and work shoes?

The general public often confuses the terms "safety footwear" and "work footwear." However, they are actually two different categories, each certified under different standards. In some workplaces, standard work shoes may be sufficient, while in others, safety shoes are required. What is the key difference?

Safety classes and markings of work footwear define the level of protection

As mentioned earlier, footwear is classified into work shoes (marked with the letter O) and safety shoes (marked with the letter S). Following this designation is a class number (1 to 5*) and additional protective features, represented by specific abbreviations. What do these classes and markings mean?

Additional protections - List

• A - Antistatic footwear. Provides electrical resistance but does not meet ESD standards. (See also ESD footwear)
• AN - Ankle protection. Features additional physical protection for the ankle area.
• CI - Cold insulation in the sole. An insulating layer in the sole protects against cold from the ground.
• HI - Heat insulation in the sole. An insulating layer in the sole protects against heat from the ground.
• CR - Cut resistance. Highly durable shoes resistant to cuts.
• E - Energy absorption in the heel area. A basic feature included in all work shoes.
• FO - Resistance to heating oil. Special non-slip sole designed for oil resistance.
• LG - Ladder grip. Special sole with a grip pattern for better stability on ladders.
• M - Metatarsal protection. Protects the top of the foot from falling objects.
• WR - Water resistance. Water-resistant upper.
• WPA - Water penetration and absorption. Prevents water penetration and absorption.
• C - Partially conductive footwear. Made from materials that offer partial conductivity.
• P - Puncture resistance (metal plate, large nail). Prevents punctures from large nails using a metal plate in the sole.
• PL - Puncture resistance (non-metal plate, large nail). Prevents punctures from large nails using a non-metal plate (e.g., Kevlar, composite).
• PS - Puncture resistance (non-metal plate, small nail). Prevents punctures from small nails using a non-metal plate (e.g., Kevlar, composite).
• SC - Toe cap impact absorption. Additional protection that absorbs impact on the toe area.
• HRO - Heat-resistant sole. Rubber sole withstands temperatures up to 300°C.
• SR* - Slip resistance (ceramic tile with glycerin). Anti-slip sole tested on ceramic tiles.
  *Also labeled as SRC

Choose work footwear by type, price, features, or brand

We offer hundreds of products and dozens of different brands, from common Czech-Slovak options to premium global brands. Price is often the most important factor, so we have created a dedicated category where you can select Work footwear by price. Many people also search based on specific features or brands, so we’ve thought of that too—you can explore categories like Work footwear by features or Work footwear by brand. And of course, safety classification is also essential—check out Work footwear by safety class.

Work footwear by category and type

Sandals

Sneakers

Low-Cut Shoes

Ankle Shoes

High-Cut Shoes

Boots

Rubber Boots

Accessories and Care

Work footwear by price

Up to €40

Up to €50

Up to €70

Up to €100

Over €100

Work footwear by safety class

Without Toe Cap

S1

S1 P

S2

S3

Work footwear by features

Women's

ESD

Gore-Tex

Leather

Orthopedic

Vibram Sole

Winter

Ultra-Light

Metatarsal

Quality

White

BOA System

Waterproof

Work footwear by brand and manufacturer

Jalas

Uvex

Dunlop

Bennon

Cerva

CXS

VM

TO WORK FOR

Panda

How to choose work footwear? Consider materials, features, and fastening

Work or safety footwear is primarily selected based on the environment where it will be used and the required safety classification for that environment. Different footwear is needed for a production hall or warehouse compared to heavy industry. What features influence work footwear, and what factors should you consider when choosing the right pair?