Safety Ratings

EN ISO 20345:2022+A1:2024

  • S7

    •   Protective toe cap

    •   Closed seat region

    •   Anti-static

    •   Energy absorption of the seat region

    •   Slip resistant

    •   Water penetration and absorption of the upper

    •   Penetration resistance, metal insert, 4.5 mm

    •   Cleated outsole

    •   Whole footwear water resistance (WR)

  • S5

    •   All-rubber or all-polymeric moulded footwear

    •   Protective toe cap

    •   Closed seat region

    •   Anti-static

    •   Energy absorption of the seat region

    •   Slip resistant

    •   Penetration resistance, metal insert, 4.5 mm

    •   Cleated outsole

  • S3L

    •   Protective toe cap

    •   Closed seat region

    •   Anti-static

    •   Energy absorption of the seat region

    •   Slip resistant

    •   Water penetration and absorption of the upper

    •   Penetration resistance, composite insert, 4.5 mm

  • S3

    •   Protective toe cap

    •   Closed seat region

    •   Anti-static

    •   Energy absorption of the seat region

    •   Slip resistant

    •   Water penetration and absorption of the upper

    •   Penetration resistance, metal insert, 4.5 mm

    •   Cleated outsole

  • S1P

    •   Protective toe cap

    •   Closed seat region

    •   Anti-static

    •   Energy absorption of the seat region

    •   Slip resistant

    •   Penetration resistance, metal insert, 4.5 mm

  • S1

    •   Protective toe cap

    •   Closed seat region

    •   Anti-static

    •   Energy absorption of the seat region

    •   Slip resistant

  • SB
    • • Protective toe cap
    • • Slip resistant
  • ESD

    Electrostatic Dissipative

    Tested to EN IEC 61340-5-1. Electrical resistance between 0.1 and 100 MΩ. This is a separate standard from EN ISO 20345. All ESD footwear is anti-static, and not all antistatic footwear is ESD.

  • FO

    Fuel Oil Resistant

    Resistance of the outsole, against hydrocarbon oils and petrol.

  • HRO

    Heat Resistant Outsole

    Resistance to brief direct contact with heat up to 300 °C, withstanding 300 °C for 60 seconds.

  • LG

    Ladder Grip

    An outsole feature meeting specified dimensional requirements for gripping a ladder rung.

  • P

    Penetration Resistance

    Metal insert, tested with a 4.5 mm nail at 1,100 N.

  • PL

    Penetration Resistance
    Composite insert, tested with a 4.5 mm nail at 1,100 N.

  • SC

    Scuff Cap

    Abrasion resistance in the toe area, against scrapes and knocks.

  • SR

    Additional Slip Resistance

    Tested on ceramic tile with glycerol at the forepart and the heel. Replaces the former SRA, SRB and SRC ratings.