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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

OCCUPATIONAL SHOES ( O – “OCCUPATIONAL”) refer to footwear which has protective functions and is intended to protect the wearer
against injuries which may occur in the event of an accident. Occupational shoes are classified as personal protective equipment and meet the
requirements of the EN ISO 20347:2012 standard.
Requirements

Categories of occupational shoes (O)
Penetration resistance (P)
Closed heel
Oil and petrol resistance
Anti-electrostatic properties (A)
Energy absorption in the heel area (E)
Water permeability and water absorption (WRU)
Water resistance (WR)
Slip resistance (SRA or SRB or SRC)
Formed sole

TECHNOLOGIES SAFETY SHOES (S - “SAFETY”) are used in workplaces where there is a risk of mechanical damage. Safety shoes are equipped with shoe caps
that protect the toes from injury. Their strength is tested by impacts with 200J and against pressure with a force of at least 15 kN. Safety footwear
is classified as personal protective equipment and meets the requirements of the EN ISO 20345:2011 standard.

Requirements
The special construction of the upper is the application
Guarantees thermal comfort when working in cold of PRO-TENDON technology, which aims to reinforce Categories of safety shoes (S)
rooms, cold stores and outdoors the protection of the Achilles tendon, significantly
Our cold protection technology ensures that improving resistance to mechanical injuries. In Toe cap - protection of the toes against impacts with 200J and against pressure with a
the wearer's foot is insulated against very low addition, this construction stabilises the ankle joint, force of at least 15 kN.
temperatures, down to -25°C. The Thinsulate material which reduces the possibility of twisting. Penetration resistance (P)
used is a unique microfibre technology that ensures Closed heel
the highest thermal performance with the lowest Slip resistance (SRA or SRB or SRC)
weight and thickness. Anti-electrostatic properties (A)
Energy absorption in the heel area (E)
Water permeability and water absorption (WRU)
Water resistance (WR)
Reduces the strain on joints and prevents posture
Ensures high wearing comfort and ergonomics at damage and injuries Oil and petrol resistance (FO)
work Shock absorption reduces the occurrence of micro- Formed sole
The high flexibility of the shoe is achieved by raising damage. SHOCK ABSORBER is a technology used
the tip pad and the rear part of the tread, which allows in the construction of special shoe soles to relieve REQUIREMENTS OF OCCUPATIONAL AND SAFETY SHOES
the sole to adapt to the anatomical movements of the the joints as much as possible during movement. The (Excerpt from standards EN ISO 20345:2011 + EN ISO 20345:2022 or EN ISO 20347:2012 + EN ISO 20347:2022)
foot when walking, bending, kneeling and working in system is found in the sole in the form of contrasting Requirements
different body positions. With PRT FLEX, the flexibility inlays. SHOCK ABSORBER dissipates large amounts of
of the sole and its ability to adapt to the natural kinetic energy that impact the body with every step. The Category OB O1 O2 O3 SB S1 S1P S1PL* S1PS* S2 S3 S3L* S3S* S4 S5 S5L* S5S* S6*S7*S7L* S7S*
changes in position of the foot in the shoe makes it SHOCK ABSORBER technology not only increases the Toe cap
much easier to move on different surfaces.
ergonomic value of the shoe, but also helps to prevent Specified slip resistance
posture problems and injuries. Closed heel
A - anti-static shoes
E - Energy absorption in the toe area
P - Resistance to puncture, metallic
inlays
ANA-TECH is a technology whose secret is the Penetration resistance PL - Resistance to puncture, non-metallic
inlays, type PL
carefully designed shape of the sole. The widened The SELF CLEAN technology used in the construc- PS - Resistance to puncture, non-metallic
heel area helps to minimise the risk of ankle sprains tion of the sole is a system of channels in the tread inlays, type PS
thanks to a larger surface area near the ground than that automatically drain water on a regular basis. This WPA - water penetration and water absorption
standard shoes. ensures grip and stability even on wet surfaces. SELF WR - Water resistance
CLEAN provides extra grip even during intense move- Profile sole
ments between wet and dry surfaces.
*New norm from 2022 Requirement specified by category Requirement not specified by category, can be optionally fulfilled
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