Portwest FW81 Steelite Slip-On Safety Shoes S2 (White)
If you work in medicine, the food and service industry, or even in clean rooms, you'll understand the importance of easy-to-clean yet highly protective footwear. The Portwest FW81 Steelite Slip-On Safety Shoes S2 (White) eliminate the risk of cross-contamination through a wipeable and washable design for complete convenience and sterility. With an anti-static design and featuring steel toe caps for added protection against injuries, this handy pair of work shoes keeps workers comfortable and safe while on their feet for hours on end.
What's Included?
Key Information
- EN Standards: EN ISO 20345: 2011 S2
- Certifications: CE Certified
- Marking: UKCA Marked
- General Resistance: Anti-static, water resistant
- SRC: Slip resistant outsole to prevent slips and trips on ceramic and steel surfaces
- Outsole Resistance: Fuel and oil resistant
Key Features and Benefits
- Pair of unisex work shoes with full S2 protection for wear all day
- Ideal for clean rooms, medical and food industries
- Slip-on style is ideal for quick removal and putting on
- Padded collar enhances wearability and reduces rubbing
- Wipe clean upper enhances hygiene to avoid cross-contamination
- Machine washable up to 30°C for added sterility and hygiene
- Design is suitable for vegans, perfect for any employee or business
- Mono density sole unit gives the best of both worlds: flexibility alongside sturdy, protective design
- Protective steel toe caps prevents impact injuries to the foot and toe areas
- Anti-static design is ideal for use in various environments, and reduces injuries
- Energy Absorbing Seat Region absorbs shock to reduce impact injuries
- SRC - Slip resistant outsole prevents slips and trips on ceramic and steel surfaces
- Fuel and oil resistant outsole ensures safety in slippery, potentially hazardous spaces
- CE certified UKCA marked for safe and legitimate use in workspaces
Sizing Guide
The Portwest Steelite Shoes are available in a range of sizes, based off of UK shoe sizes, based on your standard shoe size. Consult the table below and use the drop-down menu above to select your size.
| UK Shoe Size | EU Shoe Size |
| UK Size 1 | EU Size 34 |
| UK Size 2 | EU Size 35 |
| UK Size 3 | EU Size 36 |
| UK Size 4 | EU Size 37 |
| UK Size 5 | EU Size 38 |
| UK Size 6 | EU Size 39 |
| UK Size 6.5 | EU Size 40 |
| UK Size 7 | EU Size 41 |
| UK Size 8 | EU Size 42 |
| UK Size 9 | EU Size 43 |
| UK Size 10 | EU Size 44 |
| UK Size 10.5 | EU Size 45 |
| UK Size 11 | EU Size 46 |
| UK Size 12 | EU Size 47 |
| UK Size 13 | EU Size 48 |
| UK Size 14 | EU Size 49 |
What Do These Standards Mean?
These shoes have the safety standard EN ISO 20345: 2011 S2. Please read below to understand what this means in more detail:
- EN ISO 20345: 2011 S refers to a specific safety footwear standard that outlines the requirements and specifications for a particular type of safety shoes. The "S" stands for "Safety" and indicates that the footwear provides basic toe protection, and the "2" represents additional features and requirements related to the footwear:
- Closed Heel: S2 footwear has a closed heel construction, which means the back of the shoe is enclosed, providing additional support and protection for the foot.
- Toe Protection: The footwear must have a protective toe cap that can withstand an impact energy of 200 joules. This helps protect the toes from falling objects or compression hazards.
- Closed Heel Area: The footwear must have a closed and energy-absorbing heel area. This provides additional support and protection to the wearer.
- Antistatic Properties: The footwear must have antistatic properties, which means it can reduce static electricity buildup and minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge.
- Water Resistance: The footwear must have water-resistant properties to some extent. This ensures that the footwear can withstand a certain level of water exposure without compromising its protective capabilities.
In summary, EN ISO 20345:2011 S2 is a specific safety footwear classification that indicates the footwear meets the requirements for toe protection, closed heel area, antistatic properties, and water resistance.
What Other Shoes of the Same Standard Are Available?
We have a huge range of S2 Safety Shoes available, with a variety of styles and designs to choose from. We also have a variety of Work Safety Shoes 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 Other Colours are Available?
We have a huge range of Portwest Work Boots and Shoes available. However, if you'd like these particular ones in an alternative colours, check out the below options:
Comfortable and Protective
These trainers feature a lightweight design with perforated tops for extra breathability when working in hot environments. They also have a mono density sole unit, allowing for a comfortable cushioning on the feet and toes on top of a tough, slip-resistant sole for prevention of trips and falls.
Who Can Use Anti-Static Shoes?
These anti-static shoes are ideal for a range of industries, including:
- Electronics Manufacturing for protection against ESD when handling electronics
- Semiconductor Industries to prevent damage to semiconductor components (and wearers)
- Computer and IT industries to reduce likelihood of damage to sensitive computer components
- Pharmaceuticals and Laboratories to prevent ESD from interfering with sensitive experiments and samples
- Aerospace and Defence to prevent compromising components such as avionics and computer systems
- Chemical Industries, for when wearers deal with flammable or explosions from static sparks
- Healthcare Industries for use with specialised equipment that could damage medical devices and procedures
Who Can Use the Portwest Steelite Shoes?
Safety shoes should be worn in various work environments where there is a potential risk of foot injuries. Here are some common scenarios where safety trainers are typically worn:
- Construction Sites: Safety trainers are commonly worn in construction sites where there is a risk of falling objects, heavy machinery, and potential hazards on the ground. They provide protection against impacts, crush injuries, and punctures from sharp objects.
- Warehouses and Logistics: In warehouses and logistics settings, safety trainers are worn to protect against potential hazards such as heavy objects, rolling equipment, and potential foot injuries due to handling and moving materials.
- Manufacturing and Industrial Settings: Workers in manufacturing and industrial facilities often wear safety trainers to safeguard their feet from machinery, falling objects, electrical hazards, and various potential workplace hazards.
- Maintenance and Repair Work: Safety trainers are essential for maintenance and repair workers who may encounter sharp objects, slippery surfaces, and other potential hazards while performing their tasks.
- Engineering and Construction Inspections: Safety trainers can also be worn by engineers and construction inspectors during site visits or inspections to ensure their safety when they are in potentially hazardous areas.
Why are Steel Toe Caps Important?
These safety shoes come with inbuilt steel toe caps, which have a variety of benefits including:
- Impact Protection: Steel toecaps are designed to withstand a significant amount of force and provide protection against heavy falling objects or accidental impacts. They act as a barrier between the toes and potential hazards, reducing the risk of fractures, bruises, or other foot injuries.
- Compression Resistance: In certain work environments, there is a risk of the feet being exposed to compression forces, such as heavy machinery or equipment rolling over the feet. Steel toecaps offer resistance against compression, preventing the toes from getting crushed or injured.
- Occupational Safety Compliance: Many industries and workplaces have specific safety regulations or standards that require workers to wear protective footwear with steel toecaps. This is particularly common in construction, manufacturing, logistics, and other sectors where foot injuries are a potential risk. Wearing steel toecap shoes ensures compliance with these safety requirements.
- Durability: Steel toecaps provide an additional layer of durability to the front portion of the shoe. They are highly resistant to impact and compression forces, as well as abrasion, making the shoes more robust and long-lasting.
- Versatility: Steel toecaps can be incorporated into various types of footwear, including boots, shoes, and sneakers. This allows workers in different industries to choose the appropriate footwear style while still benefiting from toe protection.
We have a range of Steel Toe Capped Shoes, Steel Toe Capped Footwear and Steel Toe Capped Trainers for personal protection across a variety of industries.
Materials
These shoes are made of water-resistant microfibre for a longer term footwear solution. This is ideal for use in large companies, since these materials are vegan friendly and therefore a more ethical option for businesses. For more information on the materials in these shoes, check out the below information:
- Upper: Water-resistant Microfibre
- Sole: PU
Steelite Microfibre
The Steelite Microfibre Food and Medical Industry products are manufactured from high quality microfibre, which is water resistant and machine washable. The single density polyurethane outsole has been developed to self-clean which prevents cross contamination whilst providing excellent slip resistance.
Our Supplier Says:
"Outstanding slip-on style ideal for medical and food industries. The easy to clean microfibre upper is practical, safe and durable. Steel toecap and excellent slip resistance."
Cleaning Instructions
These shoes are water resistant, and can either be wiped clean or put in the washing machine at 30°S. Then, leave to air dry.
Technical Documents
For more information on the Portwest Steelite Shoes, please see the below documents:
