EN ISO 20345:2022

Norm for
Safety Shoes

EN ISO 20345:2022 – SAFETY SHOES WITH PROTECTIVE TOE CAP

FORMS OF SHOES
A
Low cut shoes
B
Mid cut boots
C
High cut boots
SYMBOL | SAFETY SHOE REQUIREMENTS ACCORDING TO EN ISO 20345:2022
SB
Basic shoe
S1
Basic shoe; supplemental:
Closed heel area
Antistatic
Heel energy absorption
S1P
Basic shoe; supplemental:
Closed heel area
Antistatic
Heel energy absorption
Steel midsole
S1PL
Basic shoe; supplemental:
Closed heel area
Antistatic
Heel energy absorption
Textile penetration protection (4.5 mm test nail)
S1PS
Basic shoe; supplemental:
Closed heel area
Antistatic
Heel energy absorption
Textile penetration protection (3 mm test nail)
S2
Basic shoe; supplemental:
Closed heel area
Antistatic
Heel energy absorption
Water penetration and absorption resistance
S3
Basic shoe; supplemental:
Closed heel area
Antistatic
Heel energy absorption
Water penetration and absorption resistance
Steel midsole
S3L
Basic shoe; supplemental:
Closed heel area
Antistatic
Heel energy absorption
Water penetration and absorption resistance
Textile penetration protection (4.5 mm test nail)
S3S
Basic shoe; supplemental:
Closed heel area
Antistatic
Heel energy absorption
Water penetration and absorption resistance
Textile penetration protection (3 mm test nail)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

It is important that safety shoes be chosen for the established protection requirements and the corresponding area of use. A suitable shoe must be chosen on the basis of a hazard analysis. You can also receive detailed information about this at the corresponding mutual indemnity associations.

A Antistatic shoe
AN Ankle protection
CI Cold insulation (up to max. -17°C for 30 mins)
CR Cut resistance (not against chainsaw cuts)
E Heel energy absorption
FO Fuel resistance
HI Heat insulation (up to max 150°C for 30 mins)
HRO Heat-resistant outsole (up top max 150°C for 1 mins)
LG Ladder grip
M Metatarsal protection
P Penetration resistance
SC Scuff cap
SR Skid resistance
WPA Water penetration resistant uppers
WR Water resistance