Safety shoes SBP

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SBP safety shoes meet the SB basic category of EN ISO 20345, supplemented by a puncture-resistant midsole. This makes them suitable for workplaces where nails, screws or sharp debris may be on the floor, without the additional requirements of the S classes.

The selection is small: two leather ankle boots from the Portwest Steelite range, a nubuck and a smooth leather model. Both have an outsole that is resistant to contact heat (HRO). Below you will read when SBP is sufficient and when another class is better suited.

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FW35 - Steel Nubuck Leather Ankle Boot SBP HRO - Portwest - Honey

Steel Nubuck Leather Ankle Boot SBP HRO - Portwest FW35 Portwest

Portwest Steel Nubuck leather ankle boot SBP HRO - Portwest FW35

€59,63

FW16 - Steel Action Leather Ankle Boot SBP HRO - Portwest - Black

Steel Action Leather Ankle Boot SBP HRO - Portwest FW16 Portwest

Portwest Steel Action Leather Ankle Boot SBP HRO - Portwest FW16

€38,96

The P makes the difference

Penetration injuries are unpleasant and treacherous: you don't see a nail in a plank on the floor, and a regular sole won't stop it. The penetration-resistant midsole of an SBP shoe does, using a steel plate or a textile insert. Under the new classification, that textile variant is called SBPS or SBPL, depending on the nail thickness it was tested with.

SBP or S1P?

The difference lies in what else is required. S1P has, in addition to penetration protection, an anti-static construction, a closed heel area and an energy-absorbing heel. In most industrial environments that's the better choice; SBP is there for situations where those properties aren't needed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the P add to SBP?

The P stands for a penetration-resistant midsole: a steel plate or textile insert that stops a nail or shard from going through the sole into your foot. SBP is therefore SB plus that protection, without the anti-static and energy-absorbing requirements of S1.

Steel or textile as the penetration-resistant layer?

A steel plate protects across the full width and is tested with a 4.5 mm nail. A textile insert is lighter, more flexible and doesn't conduct cold, and in the S variants is tested with a thinner 3.0 mm nail, which actually protects better against thin sharp objects.

Is an SBP work shoe antistatic?

No, antistatic properties are not a requirement for SB or SBP. They only come with the S classes, from S1 upwards. If you work with electronics, flammable substances or in an ATEX zone, choose an S1P or S3 shoe, or an ESD work shoe if you work in an ESD-protected zone.

Who is an SBP work shoe suitable for?

An SBP shoe suits work where your feet must be protected against falling objects and sharp objects on the ground, but where antistatic properties or an energy-absorbing heel are not needed. Think of clearing work, demolition or woodworking in a dry environment.

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The P makes the difference

SBP or S1P?

Frequently asked questions

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