SAFETY CLASSES The standard that establishes the requirements for safety shoes is EN ISO 20345, which identifies “Safety shoes with toecaps resistant to 200 Joules”. Footwear falling within this standard is marked with the letter “S” (safety) and, to identify the category of protection, the “S” is followed by letters and/or numbers. Each abbreviation corresponds to specific requirements for safety shoes. These requisites are mandatory for safety shoes, as they guarantee, according to the provisions of the current norms, the parameters that ensure maximum safety at work in terms of footwear. The abbreviation SB represents the minimum requirements, which are: Toe-cap resistant to 200 Joules Upper in leather, crustleather or fabric Minimum height of the upper The S1 abbreviation represents the SB characteristics, integrated by the following requirements: Antistatic properties (A) Energy absorption in the heel area (E) Footwear closed at the rear part (also low footwear) Sole resistant to hydrocarbons S2 indicates the S1 features, integrated by: Resistance to water penetration and absorption (WRU) The abbreviation S3 indicates the S2 features, integrated by: Anti-perforation lamina or insert (P) Sculpted outsole The abbreviation S4 indicates the S1 features, integrated by: Resistance to hydrocarbons (FO) The abbreviation S5 indicates the S4 features, integrated by: Anti-perforation lamina or insert (P) Cleated outsole Are you Reseller? Discover all the advantages of the partnership with BASE PROTECTION. Request a visit from one of our consultants. CONTACT US Are you Worker? Try the comfort of Base Protection Footwear. Find the dealer closest to you! GO TO THE STORE LOCATOR Are you Company? Find our specialist partner near you! GO TO THE STORE LOCATOR Base Protection anti-fatigue work shoes improve safety at work thanks to comfort. A more rested worker is more concentrated and more responsive to dangers: more comfort equals more safety. Cookies Policy Privacy Policy General Terms and Conditions of Sale Informative note NEWS Commercial Pack News Work with Us CONTACT US Base Protection Srl – Unipersonale Via dell’Unione Europea, 61 76121 Barletta (BT) Italy +39 0883 334811 info@baseprotection.com SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER and stay up to date on products and news I have read and accept the Privacy Policy © 2020 Base Protection Srl - Unipersonale - PI 06617940728 Follow Us on socials: