Codes become
clearer choices.
Start with the protection your work requires. Then combine class, features and size in the catalogue.
Class and features
work together.
The class summarises a set of requirements. Features describe specific performance. One shoe can have a toe cap, puncture resistance and slip-resistance marking at the same time.
Always check the standard’s edition and the manufacturer’s documentation. Features reflect the statements in product sheets; check the manufacturer’s documentation for your activity.
Combine your protectionsPuncture resistance
Documented protection. Retain the P, PL or PS marking where applicable.
View in the catalogue →SRC slip resistance
SRC marking under the relevant standard edition. Not automatically equivalent to SR.
Water resistance of the footwear
Documented performance of the entire footwear.
Metal free
The entire footwear is declared metal free; this cannot be inferred from the toe cap alone.
The catalogue in numbers
Counts reflect the models currently published in the selected language. A shoe can have several protective features, so the figures cannot be added together.
| Class | Models |
|---|---|
| S1PL | 8 |
| S3L | 5 |
| OB | 2 |
| O1 | 2 |
| Protective feature | Models |
|---|---|
| With toe cap | 13 |
| Puncture resistance | 13 |
| SR slip resistance | 17 |
| ESD | 11 |
| Water-resistant upper | 7 |
| Outsole resistant to contact heat | 17 |
How we read product specifications
Classes, standards and protective features come from the technical data in the product specifications. A photograph or model name is not enough to establish a protective feature. The counts describe the catalogue; they do not represent laboratory tests carried out by Safety Shoes Lab.
Differences that matter
Do all work shoes have toe caps?
No. The catalogue distinguishes footwear with documented toe caps from O1 or OB occupational footwear. Check the class and the individual model’s list of protection features.
Does ESD mean electrical insulation?
No. ESD performance concerns electrostatic discharge control, not protection against electric shock. Working on electrical systems requires specific requirements to be checked against the relevant documentation.
Are SR and SRC the same thing?
No. These markings relate to different standard editions and tests. Read the manufacturer’s full marking and consider the surfaces and conditions of your workplace.
Does a water-resistant upper make the whole shoe waterproof?
No. Water resistance of the upper is distinct from that of the entire footwear. The catalogue has separate filters for these two features and shows them only when documented.
Sources and documentation
This guide helps you read the catalogue and does not replace risk assessment or the model’s instructions. Find out more in the Uvex manufacturer’s technical guidance on footwear standards and in EU Regulation 2016/425 on personal protective equipment. For each shoe, its manufacturer’s declaration of conformity and documentation take precedence.
Guide updated on 23 October 2026.