Panda footwear | Panda safety shoes

Panda work footwear is an Italian brand with a long-standing tradition, specializing in the production of safety and durable footwear for work since 1979. With over 40 years of experience, Panda footwear offers high-quality standards, modern design, and advanced technologies for maximum comfort, even in demanding conditions. Panda work footwear includes a wide range of models – from sandals, through loafers, to ankle and high boots.

Italian Panda work footwear has over 40 years of history

1979, Italy

Panda Safety is a Italian brand specializing in the production of safety and work footwear. It was founded in 1979 by Luigi Gargiullo and is based in Cisternino, in the Puglia region, known for its rich tradition of craftsmanship. Over the years, Panda Safety has grown and become a leader in its field, offering over 300 models of protective shoes designed to meet various industrial and environmental needs.

The brand places emphasis on innovation and quality, using advanced materials and technologies to ensure maximum safety, comfort, and durability. Their products are 100% made in Italy and comply with strict European standards. Panda Safety's commitment to excellence is reflected in their certifications, including ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO 14001 for environmental management, and ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety.

5 reasons to choose Panda footwear

40-year-old Italian brand

High-quality, leather, and affordable shoes

Wide range from sandals to shoes and ankle and high boots

Also available accessories like replacement insoles and popular socks

The footwear features many branded technologies and materials

Technologies and materials in Panda shoes

The Panda Safety brand was established in the 1970s in Italy and has since built a strong position in the European market for work footwear. Thanks to a combination of years of experience, innovation, and precise Italian craftsmanship, it offers reliable protection, comfort, and modern design. Today, Panda is synonymous with high-quality footwear for manufacturing, warehouses, workshops, and more demanding operations.

ℹ️ Upper Material

Premium genuine leather is characterized by a perfect coarse-grain finish. Due to a specific tanning process, it becomes especially flexible and elastic, which allows the footwear to combine durability and adaptability, essential for handling any work challenge.

Made from premium genuine leather, the surface undergoes a special abrasion process to achieve a velvety touch. The ALVIER leather upper shoes smoothly combine the natural softness of the material with the durability needed to withstand everyday work challenges.

This label, made from premium non-woven fabric, boasts a unique finish resembling carbon fibers. This striking detail not only elevates the style but also emphasizes PANDA SAFETY's commitment to blending functionality with design.

Natural leather with exceptional water-repellent properties, resistant to stains, abrasion, and the effects of prolonged UV exposure. Additionally, it boasts excellent tensile strength.

Genuine leather that retains its traditional aesthetic appearance while possessing unique properties thanks to a special tanning process. When exposed to an open flame, it does not promote fire nor release toxic gases, maintaining its original structure.

Hypoallergenic microfiber, known for its high breathability, excels in exceptional resistance to tearing, ripping, scratches, and abrasion. Additionally, it is completely water-repellent and has stain-resistant properties.

The top-quality PUTEK fabric utilizes RIPSTOP technology, ensuring resistance to wear while maintaining its lightweight. Furthermore, it boasts excellent elasticity, is wrinkle-resistant, retains its shape, and is easy to care for.

100% polyester fabric, known for its exceptional breathability and softness to the touch. Thanks to its stain-resistant properties, marks can be effortlessly wiped off with a damp cloth, ensuring no risk of color fading.

This insole is made from non-woven fabric and features a carbon fiber-inspired surface finish. Enriched with reflective functions, it gives the footwear a modern look and significantly improves the wearer’s visibility even in low-light conditions.

The material is flexible and resistant to deformation, ideal for manufacturing safety footwear. The production process includes the application of a finishing film on the surface of split leather, resulting in a consistently smooth and even structure.

Lycra (also known as Elastane) is a synthetic polyurethane fiber known for its durability, water resistance, and mold resistance. Its exceptional properties include remarkable flexibility and elasticity, allowing it to stretch up to five times its original length.

Among full-grain leathers, this one is the most durable and has a long lifespan. Thanks to a special tanning process, it offers complete water resistance. Fine irregularities on its surface are not defects; they are characteristic features that emphasize the individual character of each item and reflect the craftsmanship of PANDA SAFETY production.

Natural leather is made by applying a specific type of wax to the outer surface of regular full-grain leather, which has been previously polished and smoothed. This method temporarily causes slight abrasion in the treated area, but it not only strengthens the texture and color tone but also creates a rich protective layer on the leather's surface, significantly increasing its resistance to wear and tear.

This fabric, made from high-strength polyamide yarns, provides the upper with remarkable resistance to tearing and abrasion, ensuring increased durability; the footwear also benefits from the natural lightness and breathability of jacquard fabric.

A special tanning process involving the application of a polyurethane film to the outer surface makes this genuine leather completely waterproof. This ensures increased protection against the problems of wet work environments and adverse weather conditions.

This fabric, made from thin and lightweight technofibers, is known for its excellent flexibility and breathability. Additionally, it boasts strong resistance to tearing, ripping, scratching, and abrasion.

High-quality full-grain leather, which is brushed on the outer side after the tanning process and then brushed to achieve an exceptionally soft and velvety surface. To protect against the effects of time, a special solution is sprayed onto the upper of shoes made from this type of leather at the end of the manufacturing process.

This jacquard fabric made from 100% PET yarn comes from the recycling and spinning of polyethylene terephthalate, a thermoplastic resin commonly used for beverage bottles. Among synthetic fibers, PET is the most breathable and also boasts exceptional resistance to abrasion, wrinkling, and heat. Its excellent elasticity, combined with robust resistance to chemical and physical substances, makes it particularly suited for the production of uppers in work footwear.

This three-dimensional fabric made from synthetic fibers (100% polyester) is characterized by exceptional breathability combined with high resistance to tearing and abrasion.

This material, designed to enhance the breathability function of footwear, is extremely durable and offers significant wear resistance.

This modern fabric, composed of high-strength fibers, provides unmatched tear resistance and boasts durability that far exceeds conventional materials like polyester or cotton.

Microfiber made from over 40% recycled material, known for its excellent abrasion resistance. It is exceptionally soft to the touch, highly breathable, and fully water-repellent.

This technical fabric with high-frequency polyurethane inserts is not only lightweight and highly breathable but also boasts a unique three-dimensional structure that smoothly adapts to the user's foot, ensuring maximum stability within the footwear.

Reinforcements made of polyurethane leather, strategically placed in areas of the footwear most susceptible to wear, help prevent its natural damage. This hypoallergenic material also ensures optimal resistance to both low and high temperatures.

ℹ️ Lining material

This lining is made from a three-layer fabric and features a unique network of micro-channels that ensure unparalleled breathability. It is highly resistant to wear and its antimicrobial and antibacterial treatment effectively combats the growth of harmful microorganisms and also prevents unpleasant odors.

This insole is made from a wear-resistant technical fabric and, when applied to the inner lining in the heel area, prevents damage, significantly increasing the overall durability of the shoe.

These ergonomic cushions, strategically placed in the tongue and collar, wrap around the top of the foot and support proper alignment of the foot and ankle. They promote proper posture and ensure a snug and comfortable fit.

Genuine lamb fur, known for its thermoregulating properties and moisture-absorbing ability, ensures that the foot stays warm and dry at all times.

Rib-resistant fabric made from high-strength yarns ensures tear and abrasion resistance. Its bi-elastic structure combined with exceptional breathability offers the highest comfort.

Microfiber lining, specially treated to inhibit the growth of bacteria and microbes, boasts exceptional breathability and outstanding abrasion resistance.

This lining is made from durable multi-layer fabric and offers excellent breathability and effective moisture wicking, ensuring that the wearer's foot stays dry throughout the day. Its exceptional feature is the SANITIZED® antibacterial and antimicrobial treatment, which consistently maintains a hygienic interior in the shoe, effectively inhibiting the growth of harmful microorganisms and repelling unwanted odors.

This lining, made from a blend of 90% sheep wool and 10% synthetic materials, is designed for durability and wear resistance. In addition, it ensures long-lasting breathability, excellent thermal insulation, and effective moisture absorption.

This fabric, known for its breathability and wear resistance, is specially designed to quickly absorb and release moisture. It is not only shrink-resistant and water-repellent, but also boasts an anti-odor function.

This lining, made from the latest fibers, is not only abrasion-resistant but also exceptionally breathable and smooth to the touch. It is antibacterial and antistatic, maintaining an ideal microclimate inside the footwear.

This lining, made from aluminum felt, excels in its exceptional thermoregulation capabilities. The slim felt fibers trap tiny air particles, serving as a thermal barrier. The micro-perforated aluminum layer also reflects infrared rays (heat) back toward the user's foot, ensuring an optimal internal climate in the shoe. Wintherm® also offers antibacterial and antimicrobial benefits thanks to its built-in silver microparticles.

This breathable lining, made from bi-elastic elastane fiber, is specially designed to resist abrasion, maintain its shape over time, and provide unmatched comfort.

ℹ️ Protective Features

This corrosion-resistant steel plate is integrated into the sole and designed to protect the foot from the potential penetration of foreign objects. Each plate undergoes strict testing to ensure it can withstand forces up to 1,100 Newtons (N).

This protective toecap, which undergoes heat treatment for hardening and is coated with epoxy paint, is tested to withstand impacts up to 200 Joules (J) and compression up to 15 kilonewtons (kN). The stainless steel fiber cross-section structure increases impact and crush resistance, while the beveled edges ensure optimal comfort.

This protective plate is made from multi-layer polyester fabric and is approximately 40% lighter than its steel counterpart, while still providing the same resistance to penetration forces, up to 1,100 Newtons (N). It is flexible, non-magnetic, thermally insulating, corrosion-resistant, hypoallergenic, and provides 100% foot support protection.

This protective toe cap is made from composite material and is rigorously tested to protect toes from impacts up to 200 Joules (J) and compressions reaching 15 kilonewtons (kN). In addition to its protective properties, it is non-magnetic, non-conductive, and offers excellent thermal insulation.

This safety toe cap is made from a high-strength aluminum alloy identical to the one used in the aerospace industry and is designed to protect your toes from impacts up to 200 Joules and pressure forces up to 15 kilonewtons.

ℹ️ Extra

Footwear completely free of metal components, perfectly suited for "controlled" work environments such as airports.

From the selection of raw materials and components, the entire manufacturing process is focused on minimizing the weight of this type of footwear while ensuring that its protective performance meets reference standards.

VELCRO® fastening systems are known for their unmatched reliability, providing a secure seal and ensuring maximum comfort as a result.

Footwear designed for machine washing (up to 60°C with neutral soap) allows for frequent cleaning, ensuring a constant feeling of freshness and hygiene.

ESD-certified footwear differs from more common antistatic safety footwear due to its enhanced electrostatic dissipative properties. This ensures that it can consistently discharge static electricity accumulated by the human body to the ground.

Although this component is small, it is extremely useful: it streamlines and speeds up assembly and includes a reflective element to improve the visibility of the wearer in low-light conditions.

Reinforcement made from recycled polyurethane leather, designed to combat natural wear in the most vulnerable areas of the footwear.

A wide range of YKK® zippers and components used in PANDA SAFETY footwear not only adds a sophisticated appearance but is also an absolute guarantee of quality.

With the use of top-quality SANITIZED® antibacterial and antimicrobial treatment on the inner lining and insole, the "100% SANITIZED" PANDA SAFETY footwear offers comprehensive protection against potentially harmful microorganisms. This not only protects the health of the wearer's feet but also ensures a safer work environment.

Reflective inserts improve the operator's visibility, especially in low light conditions, while giving the footwear a modern touch. The REFLECTOR® inserts from PANDA SAFETY use advanced crystal microbead technology that reflects light directly back to its source, ensuring immediate recognition of the wearer, both day and night.

The QLS (Quick Lacing System) provides a unique lacing experience. This innovative lacing system ensures a snug fit and also features a quick-release button for easy and fast removal of the shoe. Additionally, the laces, made from ultra-light yet remarkably flexible materials, are specially designed to maintain consistent tension.

This TPU insert enhances the durability of the heel area of the upper and optimizes heel stability within the footwear, ensuring proper placement during both dynamic and static phases of movement.

What does Panda offer? Basic portfolio breakdown

One of the great advantages of Panda footwear is the fact that the brand focuses exclusively on the development and production of work footwear. With such brands, greater emphasis is placed on quality. Unlike brands with a broad range that also focus on clothing or gloves, the quality of Panda footwear is guaranteed by concentrating solely on one segment, in which they continually improve.

Panda footwear is categorized into standard types such as open sandals, classic derbies, higher ankle boots, or high and winter boots. An added benefit is the supplementary range of replacement insoles and socks. You can find Panda shoes in the following categories:

Panda shoe collections: Overview and comparison

Like most work footwear manufacturers, the Italian Panda produces its shoes in distinct collections. These collections combine specific features and material compositions. Over 300 shoes from Panda are categorized into 11 collections. What do the individual collections represent?

Panda work footwear is a bestseller

The Panda Safety brand has built a strong position among customers across Europe thanks to its reliable craftsmanship and availability. Their work footwear has long been one of our best-selling products, mainly due to the excellent price-to-quality ratio that everyone can appreciate – from craftsmen to large companies.

Panda offers a wide range of models for various types of work, making it a versatile choice for anyone looking for functional, comfortable, and affordable footwear. For this reason, it regularly appears in our selection where we recommend only the best work footwear for specific needs and environments.

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