The difference between S1P and S3
If penetration by sharp objects poses a real risk at your work and you do not work in wet environments such as in a kitchen, catering industry or at a car wash, S1P work shoes are an excellent alternative to S3 work shoes. If you do not work with oil, grease or water at your workplace, S1P work shoes, for example, already offer sufficient protection. The big difference between the S1P and S3 safety shoes is the water repellency for 60 minutes, which the S3 meets and the S1P does not.
S1P work shoes: metal or metal-free midsoles?
If you have your eye on a pair of S1P work shoes, there is a good chance that you chose work shoes with this safety standard precisely because of the anti-perforation midsole. For these midsoles you can choose between steel midsoles and metal-free midsoles, for example made of plastic such as Kevlar. Which choice best suits your work depends partly on the circumstances. In any case, it doesn't matter for protection; If the "S1P" icon is attached to the work shoes, they are guaranteed to protect against perforation with a force of at least 1100 N. Steel is very reliable when it comes to preventing perforation, but plastic is a bit more flexible and, above all, a lot lighter and is therefore a lot lighter. often found more comfortable. In addition, plastic reacts considerably less to the ambient temperature. That is why we recommend S1P work shoes with a plastic midsole if you work in a refrigerated place, such as refrigeration and slaughterhouses.
The protective toe cap of S1P work shoes
You also have a choice between metal and metal-free, such as plastic, with the protective toe cap of work shoes. It is often thought that work shoes with a steel toe offer more protection than work shoes with a plastic toe or metal-free toe. But here too, if the shoes have the S1P standard, toes are guaranteed to be protected against an impact of 200 J. It used to be that much more plastic was needed to achieve this protection, but nowadays safety shoes made of plastic are designed that are very compact and ultra light in weight. Not only the toes of S1P work shoes protect you; the heel is shock-absorbing and the heel is closed. Furthermore, all work shoes with the S1P safety standard are completely antistatic.
Why buy Grisport S1P work shoes from Unishore Bedrijfskleding?
You can easily and quickly order your S1P work shoes online at Unishore. We offer the lowest price and a fast delivery time. Many of our models are available from stock, so the shoes can be delivered the next working day if you order before 4 p.m. Every month we have new promotions, so that you can save even more money when purchasing your S1P safety shoes or receive a nice gift with an order.
View all the properties that an S1P safety shoe must meet
