Safety Shoes

Questions & Answers for Safety Shoes

What types of safety shoes you can search for?

The types of safety shoes one can search for are as follows-

• Army Shoes
• PVC Safety Shoes
• Waterproof Shoes
• Electrical Safety Shoes
• Safety Boots
• Ladies Safety Shoes
• Leather Safety Shoes
• ESD Slippers/Shoes
• Industrial Safety Gumboots
• Black PU safety shoes
• Brown PU Leather Shoes
• Sporto Safety Shoes
• Dielectric Safety Boots
• Jackpot Safety Shoes
• Jcb Trekker Safety Shoes

Is there any difference in the price of safety shoes on the basis of the brand in India?

Yes, there is a major difference in the price of safety shoes on the basis of the brand in India. The price list of safety shoes is described below:

Brand Type	Minimum Price (Approx.)	Maximum Price (Approx)
Allen Cooper	Rs 400-500	Rs 2000-2500
ACME	Rs 350-400	Rs 1000-1200
Vaultex	Rs 350-400	Rs 1250-1300
Liberty	Rs 450-500	Rs 1000-1200
Bata	Rs 800-1000	Rs 1200-1300

Does the price of safety shoes vary on the basis of their sole type?

Yes, the price of safety shoes varies according to their sole type. Here is the rate list which will help you to understand the price range of safety shoes as per their sole type:

Sole Type	Price (Approx.)
PVC	Rs 450-600
Rubber	Rs 350-500
Leather	Rs 1000-1300
Nitrile	Rs 650-800

How will you describe safety shoes?

Safety shoes can be described as personal protective equipment for the protection of the foot at different workplaces. These shoes are specially made for people doing industrial jobs owing to their level of protection. These shoes are used to get prevented from foot injuries caused due to sharp edges, hot objects, pinch points, slippery surfaces, heavy falling, hazardous chemicals, electricity, splinters, etc.

How safety shoes are categorized on the basis of the level of protection?

The classification of safety shoes based on the protection level is described below:

Shoe Type	Description
S1	It comes with basic toe protection and slip-resistant soles. It has antistatic protection and is resistant to oil. It offers energy absorption in the heels.
S2	It comes with entire features as S1 and additionally prevents water and oil penetration.
S3	It comes with the entire feature as S2 and additionally, it prevents midsole penetration.
S4	It comes with entire features as S1 and is made up of rubber or molded polymer. The shoe is leakproof and waterproof.
S5	It comes with entire features as S4 and additionally, it prevents midsole penetration.
OB	It comes with non-slip soles.
O1	Just like OB, this shoe type is slip-resistant and provides antistatic protection to the user, and offers energy absorption in the heel area.
O2	With the features of O1, this shoe type is water-resistant.
O4	With the features of O2, this shoe type comes with profiled sole and provides extra comfort.

What are the standards for safety shoes?

Yes, safety shoes are certified after being tested under certain parameters and compliant with specific criteria. EN ISO, ASTM, CSA, and CE are some of the common standards for safety shoes. 

What are the important features you may want in industrial safety shoes?

The important features one may want in industrial safety shoes are as follows-

• Puncture Resistance or Leak Resistance
• Anti-Skid Properties
• Anti-Static Properties
• Water Resistance
• Hazardous Chemical Resistance
• Heat/Fire Resistance
• Impact Resistance