Different risks and working environments mean different requirements in terms of safety footwear. To ensure you get the right boots and shoes for the job, it’s important to understand the official regulations and available design features.
On this page, you'll find all the information you need about safety footwear. Click on the links to view and download sources of guidance and watch our informative videos. This will help you decide what type of safety footwear you need and make sure you buy the right products for the job.
What to Look for in Safety Footwear?
See how the individual components of a safety boot protect your feet, and how different designs are suited to different hazards with our downloadable guide.
Absorbing up to 90% of energy at high speed impact, see how the Poron® XRD™ impact protective foam provides metatarsal protection without compromising on comfort.
A certificate may not be a guarantee to safety – do your steel midsoles comply with corrosion requirements of BS EN 20345? Find out more in this informative video.
Non-Compliant Toecaps
Find out why CE certification for toecaps doesn’t guarantee ongoing quality assurance - and the questions you should be asking your suppliers about toecaps - in our expert advice sheet.
Insocks Comfort vs Safety in Antistatic Safety Footwear
Swapping the insock inserts in safety footwear should be done with caution, particularly if you need it to keep its antistatic electrical resistant properties.
Dr Martens Discontinued Airwair Work Range
Dr Martens has taken the decision to discontinue their Airwair Work category and will no supply heavy and light industry certified safety footwear in the UK.
We're committed to keeping your teams safe in the workplace, which is why we want to ensure the correct level of protection is continued. We appreciate the inconvenience this may cause, therefore we have identified a range of alternative options based on previous Dr Martens purchases.
To influence industry standards we develop, source and supply the highest quality products. Find out about the safety footwear tests we carry out in our accredited Product Assurance Laboratory.
Looking for help and advice on the best safety boots and shoes for your workplace? We’re happy to offer guidance over the phone, online or face-to-face either on-site or in our retail stores.
Browse our innovative range of safety footwear today. Offering a wide selection of trusted brands, innovative materials and in-house designs, you’ll find the best safety boots and shoes for your working environment here at Arco.