S1P Heckel safety shoes: optimal protection and comfort for dry work environments

S1P safety shoes are essential equipment in many work environments where foot safety is paramount. Designed to provide optimal protection while ensuring excellent comfort, these shoes are specially adapted to various professions that require protection against risks such as impacts, punctures, and slips in dry environments.

"S1P" is a normative marking of the European standard EN ISO 20345 related to safety footwear. An S1P safety shoe meets the basic requirements (SB) and satisfies additional requirements, including protection against perforation (P).

In 2022, a new version of the EN 20345 standard was published, including an evolution of the marking related to puncture resistance. The "P" requirement necessary for the S1P normative marking is retained, but only for metallic inserts. For non-metallic inserts, two new tests have been defined:

• Test performed with a wide tip, resulting in the additional PL requirement and the S1 PL marking.
• Test performed with a fine tip, resulting in the additional PS requirement and the S1 PS marking.

Among the safety shoes certified according to the new EN 20345:2022 standard, you will still find S1P safety shoes for those with metallic puncture-resistant inserts. Additionally, for those with non-metallic puncture-resistant inserts, there will be S1 PL and S1 PS safety shoes depending on the test performed.

Unlike S2 or S3 shoes, S1P safety shoes are not designed to resist water penetration. Therefore, they are preferred by workers in dry environments without humidity and with minimal risk of liquid splashes.

S1P safety shoes are suitable for many professions, especially in:

• Industry and maintenance
• Secondary trades, particularly artisans working on "clean" sites such as electricians, plumbers, and heating engineers
• Logistics and handling
• Transportation

Besides essential safety features, S1P standard safety shoes also offer a high level of comfort for prolonged use.

S1P safety shoes are designed to dissipate heat from the feet while limiting sweating and the risk of overheating. The materials used for the upper are often extremely breathable, such as mesh, microfibre, or perforated textiles. They are also often equipped with a breathable lining and an insole that regulates temperature and wicks away moisture.

In the S1P safety shoe category, there are many trainers with a sporty look that workers particularly appreciate.

We offer an extensive range of S1P safety shoes, including high, low, and even safety trainers and sandals, providing our customers with a wide array of choices to meet their specific foot protection needs at work.

Moreover, Heckel is not just a brand of safety shoes; it is a symbol of innovation and quality. Here's a closer look at the technologies in our different models of S1P safety shoes.