Safety shoes protect the foot from injury when carrying out tasks of a hazardous nature. An essential part of your personal protective equipment, safety footwear is available in both shoe and boot form. When choosing your safety shoes, think carefully about sole type (e.g. non-slip or puncture-resistant) and the type of overall protection you need (i.e. heat, hydrocarbons or electricity). Safety shoes are essential kit for anyone working in hazardous industries such as construction. These shoes need to be able to hold their own in any situation! We have models from big name brands like Click and Dewalt at some of the lowest prices on the web. You won't find better value for money anywhere else.
Choosing the right pair of safety shoes is all about standards. It's important to find out what kind of protection you need before purchase.
The most common standards relating to safety shoes with 200-joule resistant toe caps are SB, S1, S1P, S2, S3, S4 and S5. The difference between these standards all comes down the type of additional protection offered (e.g. antistatic, shock absorption, hydrocarbon resistance, water resistance, and so on).
Once you've worked out the safety rating you need, you can set about choosing a pair of safety shoes. If you need better support, go for a a safety boot; if you're looking for more freedom, go for a a safety shoe.
Finally, you can think about aesthetics. When it comes to looks, only you can decide but you're sure to find something in our wide range of affordable safety shoes to match your style!
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