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The 10 Best Safety Shoes – Guide

The 10 Best Safety Shoes – Guide

Many employers provide their workers with safety footwear. However, this special protection is often also required for private work. So that you can also work safely at home, we have summarized what you need to look for when buying safety shoes.

We have not only compiled a checklist with the most important criteria for safety shoes but also many product recommendations for you. We will help you choose the right safety shoes.

Safety Shoes Checklist

Benefit
  • Safety shoes protect toes from heavy objects and provide optimal comfort for physical work.
  • There are steel toe shoes and protective toe shoes made of lighter material. The suitability depends on the activity: steel-toed shoes are necessary for work with machines, as well as heavy and sharp objects. However, protective caps made of lighter material are usually sufficient for most domestic work.
  • The shoes should weigh as little as possible.
Size
  • Shoe sizes 36 – 50 are available, also in different widths.
  • Newly purchased safety shoes should fit tightly to very tightly, but not pinch.
  • If the foot does not sit firmly in the shoe, the risk of injuryincreases.
  • Your heel should be firmly enclosed. This relieves and protects the ankle joint.
Material And Design
  • Safety shoes are available in different colors, the classics are shoes in black
  • should be breathable, waterproof and slip-resistant.
  • Steel caps provide additional protection.
Footbed and sole
  • The sole should be well cushioned (thick, soft sole), non-slip (e.g. rubber, coarse profile) as well as movable and.
  • This ensures a comfortable feeling even during long activity. It also ensures protection of the joints.
  • The footbed should correspond to the shape of the foot. If the support function is not sufficient, insoles are recommended (e.g. for flat feet). So make sure you have enough space when choosing your safety shoe.
Protection Classes
  • SB: Basic requirements for every safety shoe. Here there is a protective cap that can withstand up to 200 joules.
  • S1/S1P: These shoes are additionally antistatic (A), oil and petrol resistant (FO) and absorb energy in the heel area (E ). S1P are also additionally particularly puncture resistant.
  • S2: Must meet the same criteria as S1 and provide additional protection against water penetration and absorption (for at least up to 60 minutes).
  • S3: Is the highest safety class and combines the properties of S2 with the puncture resistance of S1P.
  • There are also S4 and S5, but they refer to boots

Here you can find the top 10 most popular safety shoes.

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The Best Sellers Of Safety Shoes

We have compiled the most popular safety shoes for you in this bestseller list.

# Preview Product
1 Skechers Men's Cankton Steel Toe Industrial Shoe, Black/Charcoal, 11 Wide Skechers Men's Cankton Steel Toe Industrial Shoe, Black/Charcoal, 11 Wide
2 Steel Toe Shoes for Men Lightweight Indestructible Work Sneakers Women Puncture Proof Comfortable Slip On Safety Shoes Black Size M10/W11.5 Steel Toe Shoes for Men Lightweight Indestructible Work Sneakers Women Puncture Proof Comfortable...
3 LARNMERN Steel Toe Sneakers Men Non Slip Work Shoes Safety Lightweight Comfortable Tennis Shoe Indestructible Breathable Sneaker(13 Men, Black) LARNMERN Steel Toe Sneakers Men Non Slip Work Shoes Safety Lightweight Comfortable Tennis Shoe...
4 LARNMERN Steel Toe Shoes Men Non Slip On Work Safety Slip Resistant Sneakers Lightweight Comfortable Arch Support Shoe Industrial Construction Boots(11 Men, Black Purple) LARNMERN Steel Toe Shoes Men Non Slip On Work Safety Slip Resistant Sneakers Lightweight Comfortable...
5 Steel Toe Shoes for Men Indestructible Work Shoes Lightweight Steel Toe Sneakers Non Slip Safety Shoes Puncture Proof Composite Toe Shoes Grey Steel Toe Shoes for Men Indestructible Work Shoes Lightweight Steel Toe Sneakers Non Slip Safety...
6 SUADEX Steel Toe Sneakers for Men Women Indestructible Work Shoes Lightweight Comfortable Safety Sneakers Slip-Resistant Composite Toe Shoes for Construction Black SUADEX Steel Toe Sneakers for Men Women Indestructible Work Shoes Lightweight Comfortable Safety...
7 New Balance Men's 412 V1 Alloy Toe Industrial Shoe, Black/Silver, 11 New Balance Men's 412 V1 Alloy Toe Industrial Shoe, Black/Silver, 11
8 Reebok Work RB4041 Men's Sublite Cushion Work Safety Toe Reebok Work RB4041 Men's Sublite Cushion Work Safety Toe
9 Furuian Steel Toe Shoes for Men Comfortable Safety Shoes Non Slip Steel Toe Sneakers Warehouse Industry Contstruction Mens Work Shoes Brown Furuian Steel Toe Shoes for Men Comfortable Safety Shoes Non Slip Steel Toe Sneakers Warehouse...
10 SPIEZ Unisex Safety Shoes with Steel Toe Top, Puncture Proof Work Sneakers for Men and Women, Slip Resistant Shoes for Work and Daily Wear Size 9 Women/8 Men, Black/Blue SPIEZ Unisex Safety Shoes with Steel Toe Top, Puncture Proof Work Sneakers for Men and Women, Slip...
11 KCVTD Steel Toe Shoes for Men Safety Work Shoes Indestructible Sneakers Puncture Proof Slip Resistant Construction Shoe Red KCVTD Steel Toe Shoes for Men Safety Work Shoes Indestructible Sneakers Puncture Proof Slip...
12 PUMA Safety Men's Iconic Low Work Shoe Composite Toe Slip Resistant Black EH Size 10.5 PUMA Safety Men's Iconic Low Work Shoe Composite Toe Slip Resistant Black EH Size 10.5
13 Furuian Steel Toe Shoes for Men Lightweight Women Safety Shoes Comfortable Steel Toe Sneakers, Black Size M4/W5.5 Furuian Steel Toe Shoes for Men Lightweight Women Safety Shoes Comfortable Steel Toe Sneakers, Black...
14 Timberland PRO mens Powertrain Sport Alloy Safety Toe Electrical Hazard Athletic Work Shoe, Black Synthetic, 10.5 US Timberland PRO mens Powertrain Sport Alloy Safety Toe Electrical Hazard Athletic Work Shoe, Black...
15 New Balance Men's Composite Toe Speedware Industrial Boot, Grey/Orange, 14 Wide New Balance Men's Composite Toe Speedware Industrial Boot, Grey/Orange, 14 Wide
16 Merrell Work Moab Onset Waterproof Composite Toe Walnut 10 W Merrell Work Moab Onset Waterproof Composite Toe Walnut 10 W
17 Skechers for Work Men's Synergy Ekron Walking Shoe, Black Charcoal, 9 D(M) US Skechers for Work Men's Synergy Ekron Walking Shoe, Black Charcoal, 9 D(M) US
18 Steel Toe Shoes for Men Work Women Lightweight Air Cushion Sneakers Slip Resistant Safety Work Boots Indestructible Shoes Steel Toe Shoes for Men Work Women Lightweight Air Cushion Sneakers Slip Resistant Safety Work Boots...
19 Skechers Men's Hands Free Slip-Ins Tilido Fletchit Comp Toe Construction Shoe, Black, 11 Skechers Men's Hands Free Slip-Ins Tilido Fletchit Comp Toe Construction Shoe, Black, 11
20 Steel Toe Shoes for Men and Women Comfortable Lightweight Work Safety Shoes Puncture Proof Slip Resistant Indestructible Sneakers Construction Work Utility Shoes Black M6 Steel Toe Shoes for Men and Women Comfortable Lightweight Work Safety Shoes Puncture Proof Slip...

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Current Offers For Safety Shoes

Here you will find a selection of offers that are currently available in the area of safety shoes.

SaleBestseller Nr. 1
Skechers Men's Cankton Steel Toe Industrial Shoe, Black/Charcoal, 11 Wide
Skechers Men's Cankton Steel Toe Industrial Shoe, Black/Charcoal, 11 Wide
Steel Toe; Electrical Hazard; Memory Foam comfort insole athletic construction
$85.00 −15% Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller Nr. 4
Reebok Work RB4041 Men's Sublite Cushion Work Safety Toe
Reebok Work RB4041 Men's Sublite Cushion Work Safety Toe
Leading Manufacturer Of High-Quality Products; International Renown For Our Diverse Range Of Award-Winning Products
$134.00 −37% Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller Nr. 6
KCVTD Steel Toe Shoes for Men Safety Work Shoes Indestructible Sneakers Puncture Proof Slip Resistant Construction Shoe Red
KCVTD Steel Toe Shoes for Men Safety Work Shoes Indestructible Sneakers Puncture Proof Slip Resistant Construction Shoe Red
Steel Toe Shoes for Men Women; Mesh Upper: Breathability maximizes the upper and let your foot always keeps dry and cool
$66.86 −34% Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller Nr. 7
SaleBestseller Nr. 9
Skechers for Work Men's Synergy Ekron Walking Shoe, Black Charcoal, 9 D(M) US
Skechers for Work Men's Synergy Ekron Walking Shoe, Black Charcoal, 9 D(M) US
Relaxed Fit; Memory Foam; Alloy Toe; Slip Resistant; Electrical Hazard
$95.00 −9% Amazon Prime

FAQ About Safety Shoes

Safety shoes what size?

This is different for each brand and depends on your shoe size. If you already have a pair of shoes that fits you very well, you can use that as a guide. Alternatively, customer reviews in online stores can help, as they often report on how shoes from different manufacturers turn out.

Which safety shoes should I buy?

Many different manufacturers offer safety shoes. Choose a model in your size that fits you well and suits your taste. On this page we have selected the most popular and best models for you. Here you will surely find what you are looking for.

What types of safety shoes are there?

There are safety shoes with steel caps and with caps made of steel and plastic. There are also different protection classes.

Which safety shoe is suitable for which work?

There are five protection classes (some with subcategories). The first three classes refer to safety shoes, while S4 and S5 are used for boots. S1 is perfectly adequate for dry places of work. S1P as well, is even particularly puncture resistant. In wet conditions, an S2 shoe is recommended. S3 combines protection against wetness with puncture resistance and is thus the all-rounder of all protection classes.

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