What is S3 Rated Safety Footwear

All safety footwear sold and worn must be CE marked and conform to the EN20345 safety standards. The EN20345 standards have different levels of safety protection and safety features and the footwear is awarded a particular level of standard based upon the features the footwear offers and the result of the official tests. These ratings can sometimes be confusing so we try and make it as easy as possible for you to know what features and ratings are available on each style of footwear by displaying easy to read icons and describing the footwear with full descriptions.

S3 Rated safety boots and shoes have several key features which means they are S3 rated. Each pair of S3 footwear must have as a minimum a 200 joule safety toe cap, the underside of the foot must be protected by a anti penetration steel or composite midsole, the outsole must have antistatic properties, the heel area must energy absorbing properties in addition to this the upper has to be water resistant. Once the footwear has been fully tested to the minimum technical requirements of each safety feature only then can it be awarded the correct rating.

It is worth mentioning at this stage that not all S3 safety boots are the same. Yes, there are minimum requirements needed to be awarded the rating, but some manufacturers exceed these requirements to give you a safer and more comfortable wearer experience. Yes, as per the rating all S3 styles must be water resistant. However, some styles are waterproof and have a Sympatex type membrane which makes them more ideal for wearing outdoors in all weather conditions than a standard S3 safety style. So, we do advise to check the specification carefully when choosing your preferred brand or style. If you are unsure or need advice our customer service team have had full product training and can help advise you which style would be best for you.

Popular Styles of S3 Safety Trainers, Shoes and Boots

Metal Free Safety Trainers are now extremely popular with wearers of safety footwear because they give you fantastic comfort, look great and offer you great protection. The Excel Light style from Reebok safety Footwear are extremely popular S3 safety trainers, incorporating the comfort enhancing MemoryTech Memory Foam Footbed the Reebok collection is available in our online web shop.

If you are looking for safety trainers from market leading brands which are sporty and give you the safety protection you need then you need to take a look at the our collection of trainers. collection of trainers. The Reebok collection of safety trainers are extremely popular with their exclusive comfort enhancing technologies and features.

If you need your safety boots to be a little more rugged and fully waterproof then look no further than the Himalayan 5802 Symaptex Waterproof Safety Boots, this style has all the safety features you would expect from an S3 rated boot, but has the added benefit of being waterproof. This extra feature is provided by the Symaptex membrane which keeps water out but still allows the wearers feet to breathe. A truly stunning style for serious outdoor working.

When it comes to choosing S3 rated safety boots the choice is huge, styles to suit all budgets and a wide selection of styles for various working conditions. We list all of the major brands including Helly Hansen, Base and Himalayan but one premium brand which stands out from the rest is the collection is Base Protection Footwear . This large range of safety footwear has some highly technical and durable styles which have been fully tested and have been designed to give the wearer optimum comfort in some of the harshest working conditions you will find. These highly comfortable and technical Base designs out perform anything in their class and deliver the wearer a comfort experience like no other.