The EN ISO 20347 standard, what you need to know

In this article we will address the EN ISO 20347 standard to clarify your choice of shoes. Each trade requires specific shoes depending on the hazards you may encounter. We will also discuss the specialists in manufacturing this type of shoe.

Summary:

What is the ISO EN 20347 standard?

To begin with, work shoes (EN ISO 20347) should not be confused with safety shoes, ISO 20345 standard. To differentiate them, it is important to know that a work shoe cataloged under the EN ISO 20347 standard does not have a protective toe cap at the toe area. This shoe will not protect you from various possible impacts and crushing.

Each of them has characteristics that allow establishing their levels and types of protection.

The ISO EN 20347 standard consists of two distinct classes. Class 1 which corresponds to low shoes while class 2 encompasses high shoes. Within each class, codes determine the level of protection.

The different trades

Despite the fact that work shoes do not have protective toe caps, this does not mean they are not suitable for outdoor work. Furthermore, shoes standardized EN ISO 20347 are perfectly suitable for fields like restaurants and medical.

The restaurant industry involves many risks. With shoes adapted for practicing your trade, you can easily face a large number of them. A non-slip sole will allow you to deal with floors that can be slippery in kitchens, heel energy absorption will allow you to be more efficient during your service, etc. Restaurant trades require standing for long periods which is why it is essential to be properly equipped.

The Dominique shoes from Safety Jogger can perfectly suit restaurant trades. Indeed, these shoes feature a non-slip sole as well as a reinforced heel allowing shock absorption. Moreover, they have the characteristic of being antistatic which can be an additional advantage. These shoes will be ideal for dining room service.

Medical trades, just like restaurant trades, require standing for many hours per day. This is why it is important to be properly shod. Generally clogs are favored in these trades. But why is the clog so important? First, it's a matter of hygiene. Hospitals and other medical fields impose very strict hygiene, hence the importance of medical clogs that are easily cleaned in machines and autoclaves. Moreover, they also prevent lacerations and cuts thanks to their fairly flexible material and are also composed of openings on top or on the sides allowing better breathability.

Whether you are a nurse, doctor, pharmacist or hospital service agent, shoes like the Sonic clog with its shock absorption technology, will suit you perfectly and are available in several colors. Additionally, we also offer more standard medical clogs like the Fergy from the SNV Pro brand which has an adjustable strap for more comfort.

Who designs these shoes?

Work shoes are mainly designed by specialized brands but in recent years, sports shoe brands like Diadora or even Puma have become essential in this field. The work shoe market is increasingly broad and consumers have more and more expectations. Comfort, resistance and many other characteristics are now factors that will influence the choice of a shoe. This is why each brand tries to stay ahead in terms of upcoming technologies and also works to develop its own revolutionary technology.

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