Do you need S3 or S1P safety rating?

Do you need work shoes with the safety rating S3? Or will a safety shoe with the safety rating S1P suit your needs better?

You might be familiar with the safety rating called S1.

S1P has the same safety features as S1 which are:

Protective toe cap
Mandatory slip resistance
Closed seat region (fully enclosed heel)
Electrical resistence
Energy absorbtion under the heel

But S1P also has:

Anti puncture protection
Anti puncture protection means that the safety shoe has nail penetration protection. So, that you don´t have to worry about stepping on nails and other sharp things.

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If you want to learn more about what´s new in the standard EN ISO 20345: 2022. Click below.

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But what does S3 have that S1P does not?

What really differs S3 from S1P is that the upper material has water protective properties:

WRU - Water repellent upper (EN ISO 20345:2012)
WPA - Water- penetration and absorption (EN ISO 20345:2022)
The standard for safety shoes EN ISO 20345: 2012 will be updated and will now instead be EN ISO 20345:2022.

If you do not need a water repellent upper part on your shoe, then you do not need a S3 safety shoe, and a S1P safety rated shoe will be enough.
One reason for not making all safety shoes with a water repellent upper part is due to ventilation. Many safety shoe models with S1P rating have small ventilation openings that helps keep your feet cool and comfortable.

For more info about what´s included in the different safety ratings (EN ISO 20345: 2022), please have a look at the Safety footwear chart.

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S1P Safety Shoes: Your Trusted Partner in Hazardous Environments

JALAS S1P safety shoes are suitable for various professions and work environments, including manufacturing, indoor construction, warehouses, clean rooms, and general indoor settings. They offer protection against toe injuries, nail penetration, anti-static properties, and the non-slip outsole makes them versatile for a variety of job roles.

JALAS 5668 and JALAS 9925 are examples of S1P shoe models.

S3 Waterproof Safety Shoes: Protecting Professionals in Any Environment

S3 safety shoes offer comprehensive protection against toe injuries, nail penetration, static discharge, and slipping. JALAS S3 shoes are suitable for:

Construction Workers

Electricians

Plumbers

Warehouse Staff

Landscapers

Maintenance Technicians

Roofers

HVAC Technicians

S3 shoes are versatile for a wide range of environments, both indoors and outdoors, making them suitable for various professions and work conditions. JALAS TIO 2028 is one of our latest S3 shoe models.

JALAS Safety Shoes

JALAS^® safety shoes maintain the highest quality, comfort and safety - features that have been our hallmark ever since 1916. The JALAS^® story began in the village of Jokipii, Finland, which is still the proud home of design, development and manufacturing.

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