Description
The Portwest FW84 S4 food safety boot is a robust work boot specially developed for professionals in the food processing industry and related sectors. The boot combines full waterproofing with chemical resistance and cold insulation, making it suitable for intensive daily use in wet and hygiene-sensitive work environments. Thanks to the reinforced ankle support and energy-absorbing heel area, it also offers a stable and comfortable fit during prolonged wear.
For which work environments is the Portwest FW84 S4 food safety boot most suitable?
The FW84 is ideally suited for the food processing industry, slaughterhouses, commercial kitchens, dairy companies, and agricultural businesses where hygiene and safety go hand in hand.
In these environments, employees regularly come into contact with water, cleaning agents, oils, and fats. The fully waterproof construction keeps feet dry during cleaning work, while the chemical-resistant properties provide protection against aggressive substances. The fuel- and oil-resistant outsole also ensures grip on slippery, wet floors.
What does the S4 standard class mean on the Portwest FW84 food safety boot, and when should you choose this model?
S4 is a safety class from the EN ISO 20345:2022 +A1:2024 standard and represents a closed work boot without perforations, with a protective steel toe cap, antistatic properties, and a fuel- and oil-resistant sole. The FO and CI additions indicate that the sole is resistant to fuel and that the boot has cold-insulating properties.
Choose the FW84 when your work environment is wet and requires full waterproofing, unlike a perforated S3 model that offers more ventilation but is less waterproof. The additional EN 13832-3:2018 certification confirms the resistance to chemicals.
The reinforced ankle support, heel support, and energy-absorbing seat area increase comfort during prolonged standing work.
Features:
- Heel support
- Reinforced ankle support to protect the ankle
- Fully waterproof
- Protective steel toe cap
- Chemical resistant
- Antistatic footwear
- Energy-absorbing seat area
- 100% waterproof for warm and dry feet
- Fuel- and oil-resistant outsole
- Cold insulation
- CE certified
Standards: EN ISO 20345:2022 +A1:2024 S4 (FO CI), EN 13832-3: 2018, AS 2210.3:2019 S4 (SRC CI)