Regulations

CLASSES AND CATEGORIES OF FOOTWEAR FOR PROFESSIONAL USE

According to the UNE standard in ISO 20344:2011

• SB: Safety footwear for professional use, with toe cap resistant to a shock of 200 J energy.

• ALL TYPES OF MATERIALS

• S1: As SB plus closed heel area, antistatic properties and energy absorption in the heel.

• I: All types of materials except polymers.

• S2: As S1 plus resistance to water penetration and resistance to water absorption.

• S3: As S2 plus resistance to perforation of the sole and embossed sole.

• S4: As SB plus antistatic properties and energy absorption in the heel area.

• II: Natural and synthetic polymers.

• S5: As S4 plus resistance to perforation of the floor and sole with protrusions.

• PB: Safety footwear for professional use, with toe cap resistant to a shock of 100 Joules energy.

• ALL TYPES OF MATERIALS

• P1: As PB plus closed heel area, antistatic properties and energy absorption in the heel.

• I: All types of materials except polymers.

• P2: As P1 plus resistance to water penetration and resistance to water absorption.

• P3: As P2 plus resistance to perforation of the floor and embossed sole.

• P4: As SB plus antistatic properties and energy absorption in the heel area.

• II: Natural and synthetic polymers.

• P5: As P4 plus resistance to floor perforation and sole with protrusions.

• OB: Footwear that incorporates elements to protect the wearer from risks that may lead to accidents. It does not guarantee protection against impacts.

• ALL TYPES OF MATERIALS

• O1: As OB plus hydrocarbon resistance of the sole, closed heel area, antistatic properties and heel energy absorption.

• I: All types of materials except polymers.

• O2: As O1 plus resistance to water penetration and resistance to water absorption.

• O3: As O2 plus resistance to perforation of the floor and embossed sole.

• O4: As OB plus hydrocarbon resistance of the sole, antistatic properties and energy absorption in the heel area.

• II: Natural and synthetic polymers.

• O5: As O4 plus resistance to perforation of the floor and sole with protrusions.