Portwest FW17 Steelite Welted Safety Boots SB HRO (Brown)

Working on site all day can carry a range of risks and health hazards, making it essential for employees to have top quality foot protection. The Portwest FW17 Steelite Welted Safety Boots SB HRO (Brown) offer a more stylish alternative to conventional PPE, without compromising freedom of movement, comfort, or protection levels. Featuring steel toecaps to prevent injuries, alongside full-grain leather materials, these boots are a long-term solution for companies wanting more productive, safe work environments.

What's Included?

• 1 x Pair of Safety Boots

Key Information

• EN Standards: EN ISO 20345: 2011 SB
• Certifications: CE Certified
• Marking: UKCA Marked
• Additional Resistance: Fuel and Oil resistance
• SRA: Slip resistant outsole prevents slips and trips on ceramic and steel surfaces
• Waterproof: Water resistant
• Heat Resistance: Heat resistant outsole up to 300°C
• Materials: Nubuck Leather

Key Features and Benefits

• Full-grain nubuck leather is long lasting, stylish and comfortable
• Good year welted outsole construction for robust protection
• Back pull-tab for ease of getting feet in and out quickly
• Protective steel toecaps reduce likelihood of injuries at work
• Heat resistant outsole protects feet up to 300°C for use in extreme conditions
• Slip resistant outsole to prevent slips and trips on ceramic and steel surfaces
• Fuel and oil resistant outsole prevents trips and falls on ceramic surfaces
• CE certified for safe and legitimate use in a range of environments
• UKCA marked for safe and legitimate use in a range of environments

Sizing Guide

The Portwest Steelite Shoes are available in a range of sizes, based on your standard shoe size. Consult the table below and use the drop-down menu above to select your size.

What Do These Standards Mean?

These shoes fulfil the requirements for EN ISO 20345:2011 SB. To learn more about what this means, check out the information below:

• EN ISO 20345:2011 SB is a European standard that specifies the requirements for safety footwear: "S": Stands for "Safety" and indicates that the footwear provides basic toe protection. "B" refers to additional features including:
  • Meets the basic safety requirements of safety footwear
  • Protective toecaps that can withstand impact forces of 200 joules and compression forces of 15,000 newtons

What Other Shoes of the Same Standard Are Available?

We have a huge range of SB Safety Shoes available, with a variety of styles and designs to choose from. We also have a variety of Work Safety Boots perfect for lightweight yet robust hazard protection. For more general information on EN safety standards, check out our handy guide to EN standards for footwear. 

What Alternative Colours Are There?

We have a range of Portwest Steelite Shoes available. However, if you'd like this same shoe model in an alternative colour, check out our selection of options below:

• Portwest Steelite Welted Safety Boots SB HRO (Honey)

Where Else Should These Safety Boots Be Worn?

Safety shoes are designed to provide protection to the feet in various hazardous work environments. They are typically worn in industries or occupations where there is a risk of foot injuries from falling objects, sharp objects, electrical hazards, slippery surfaces, or other potential workplace hazards. Here are some common areas where safety shoes are worn:

• Construction Sites: Safety shoes are essential in construction sites where workers are exposed to falling objects, heavy machinery, uneven terrain, and other construction-related hazards.
• Manufacturing and Industrial Facilities: Workers in manufacturing and industrial facilities, including factories, warehouses, and production lines, often wear safety shoes to protect against potential foot injuries from heavy equipment, moving parts, falling objects, and industrial hazards.
• Warehouses and Logistics: In warehouses and logistics environments, where materials handling, loading and unloading, and storage activities take place, safety shoes are worn to protect against foot injuries from heavy objects, pallets, forklifts, and potential slips and falls.
• Mining and Extraction: Mining operations involve rugged terrains, heavy machinery, and various hazards such as falling rocks, sharp objects, and chemical exposure. Safety shoes are crucial for miners to protect their feet in such challenging environments.
• Oil and Gas Industry: Workers in the oil and gas industry, including drilling, refining, and pipeline operations, face a range of hazards such as heavy equipment, slippery surfaces, chemical exposure, and potential impact injuries. Safety shoes are worn to mitigate these risks.
• Electrical and Utility Work: Electricians, lineworkers, and utility workers who deal with electrical systems and power distribution wear safety shoes that provide electrical hazard protection. These shoes are designed to prevent electrical shocks and withstand high voltage.
• Emergency Services: Firefighters, paramedics, and other emergency service personnel often wear safety shoes as part of their protective gear to ensure foot safety during rescue operations and hazardous incidents.

Easy Cleaning

These boots are made out of leather, for a longer term footwear solution.  This is ideal for cost-efficiency, since good quality leather significantly increases the longevity of this product, plus it reduces waste significantly for large corporations and companies. Check out more information on these materials below:

• Upper: Full Grain Crazy Horse/Full Grain Nubuck Leather
• Sole: Rubber

Cleaning Instructions

• Use only soft brushes and water. 
• Do not use substances like alcohol, thinners, gasoline, oil or any other chemicals. 
• Keep the footwear, dry and clean, in a proper place at room temperature.

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Technical Documents

For more information on the Portwest Steelite Shoes, please see the below documents: 

• Technical Data Sheet
• Declaration of Conformity (UK)
• EN Certificate (UK)

Delivery

This item will be dispatched by Royal Mail, DPD courier or UPS courier.

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UK Delivery Charges

Certain orders delivered to the UK are subject to a delivery charge; refer to the table below for more information. Please note that all values are listed exclusive of VAT.

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