Safety Shoes S2

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Wet, but no nails

There are plenty of workplaces where the floor is wet but nothing sharp is lying around: a scullery, a dairy company, a cleaning crew or a care home. That's exactly what S2 is for. The upper is tested for water penetration, the construction is anti-static and the heel absorbs shocks, but the penetration-resistant sole of S3 is missing, which saves weight and flexibility.

Water-repellent is not waterproof

S2 means the leather or textile barely lets water through during a test period. If you stand in water for hours, the shoe will still fill up and you'll need an S4 or S5 boot. Regular cleaning and waterproofing keep the water-repellent effect intact for much longer.

Frequently asked questions

When do you choose S2 instead of S3?

S2 does have a water-repellent upper but no penetration-resistant sole. That's exactly what you need in, for example, the food industry, healthcare or cleaning: wet floors, but no nails. Where there is a penetration risk, choose S3.

How long does an S2 shoe stay water-repellent?

The test measures water penetration over a set period; in practice the effect decreases as the leather dries out and gets dirty. Regular cleaning and greasing or waterproofing keeps the property intact for much longer.

Do S2 safety shoes have a steel toe cap?

All S2 safety shoes have a safety toe cap tested for an impact of 200 joules, but that toe cap is not always made of steel. Besides steel toe caps, there are composite toe caps, which are lighter, do not conduct and do not set off metal detectors. This collection includes both variants; the product name and description indicate which type of toe cap a model has.

What is the difference between S2 and S1P?

The difference lies in where the extra protection is. S2 has a water-repellent upper but no penetration-resistant sole. S1P does have a sole that protects against nails, but the upper is not tested for water. If you need both properties, choose S3, which combines a water-repellent upper with a penetration-resistant sole.

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