What is EN ISO 20347:2012?
This is the standard for safety occupational footwear that our products are manufactured to meet.
The EN ISO 20347:2012 has defined certain safety ratings that will help you decide which shoe
category is most suitable for your work.
| SB | SB, or Safety Base, as the name suggests offers the basic safety standards for occupational footwear. It offers non-slip soles and steel toe caps that protect against 200 Joule impact. |
| SBP | These shoes offer basic safety protection. They offer aforementioned features of the SB in addition to penetration resistant midsoles. |
| S1 | If you work indoors and there is no risk of contact with water, S1 is the right shoe for you. It offers protection for your toes against impacts up to 200 Joule. In addition to great breathability for your feet, S1 also offers Antistatic energy absorption, and resistance against hydrocarbons, such as fuel or lubricants. S1 is most suitable if your work is in dry areas and there is no risk of your feet being exposed to sharp objects. |
| S1P | This category is suitable for indoors or outdoors work areas where there is no risk of water sprays. It has all the features of S1 plus an anti-perforation sole to protect against penetration of sharp objects. |
| S2 | Whether your work is indoors or outdoors and requires protection against water sprays, this is the right shoe for you. It offers all the features of S1 with an extra feature; It prevents water from being absorbed into the shoe. So if you are at risk of upper foot impacts, stepping on sharp objects, and you work in a humid environment, this is your best choice. |
| S3 | This is the common standard for the safety shoes industry as it encompasses all the aforementioned features of S2 plus two extra features. S3 shoes are water repellent and possess and anti-perforation sole. These comprehensive features make the S3 suitable for almost any working environment. They are very popular among those involved in industrial and construction work. |
| Features/Category | SB | SBP | S1 | S1P | S2 | S3 |
| Protective toe cap 200 Joules | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Closed Heel | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Anti-static | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Energy absorption in the heel | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Sole resistant to hydrocarbons | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Anti-perforation sole | ❌ | ✔ | ❌ | ✔ | ❌ | ✔ |
| Water-repellent | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ |
Explaining The Icons
Impact protection steel toe cap
Abrasion resistant
Antistatic
Slip resistant
Water repellant upper
Shock absorbent heel
Oil and fuel resistant sole
