Applicable Norms
EN ISO 20344:2011
Test methods for footwear designed as Personal Protective Equipment
EN ISO 20345:2011
Safety footwear with toecap — 200 Joules impact protection
EN ISO 20347:2012
Occupational footwear without toecap
ASTM F2413-18
Shoes/boots tested at 18,000V / 60Hz for 1 minute
Safety Classes
| Class | Required Properties | Optional Properties |
|---|---|---|
| SB | Basic safety (200J toe cap, oil/fuel resistant sole, antislip) | |
| S1 | SB + A + E + FO | P, WRU, HRO, CI, HI, AN, M, CR |
| S1P | S1 + P | WRU, HRO, CI, HI, AN, M, CR |
| S2 | S1 + WRU | P, HRO, CI, HI, AN, M, CR |
| S3 | S2 + P | HRO, CI, HI, AN, M, CR |
| O1 | SB + A + E | |
| O2 | O1 + WRU |
Symbols & Requirements
Penetration resistance
≥ 1100 N
Heel energy absorption
≥ 20 J
Antistatic footwear
0.1 – 1000 MΩ
Conductive footwear
< 0.1 MΩ
Water penetration resistant uppers
≥ 60 min
Insulation against cold
Test at -17 ºC
Insulation against heat
Test at 150 ºC
Resistance to hot contact outsole
Test at 300 ºC
Resistance to fuel oil
≤ 12%
Water resistance (whole shoe)
≤ 3 cm²
Metatarsal protection
≤ 40mm (size 41/42)
Ankle protection
≤ 10 kN
Cut resistance upper
≥ 2.5 (index)
Slip Resistance
Ceramic tile + Sodium lauryl sulfate — Heel ≥ 0.28 / Flat ≥ 0.32
Steel + Glycerin — Heel ≥ 0.13 / Flat ≥ 0.32
SRA + SRB (both conditions)
EN 61340-2-1 — Electrostatic dissipative: 0.1 – 1000 MΩ