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Safety Boots

Safety boots require the right protection level on site. Choose from various safety ratings based on your needs. Options range from steel toe caps to lightweight composite materials. Some work sites requite that no metal is present in workwear, therefore composite protection is best in these situations. Choose a waterproof finish for full protection of your best work boots and to maximise all day comfort. Some work safety boots offer a penetration resistant midsole which is necessary on dangerous surfaces to protect the underside of the feet.

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Stanley Tradesman Safety Boots SB P Brown Size 44

(Product reference 309KV)
Stanley
  • Safety Rating: SB P SRA
  • 200J Steel Toe Cap
  • Steel Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Standard Fit
  • Oil-Repellent Sole
  • Not Tested for Sole Heat Resistance
  • Not Water-Resistant
  • Sole Has No Anti-Static Properties
  • Shock-Absorbing Heel
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Site Stornes Safety Boots S3 Black Size 42

(Product reference 948XR)
Site
  • Safety Rating: S3 WR SRC
  • 200J Steel Toe Cap
  • Composite Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Standard Fit
  • Oil-Repellent Sole
  • Not Tested for Sole Heat Resistance
  • Waterproof
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Heel
  • Reinforced Heel
49.99 € - 49.99 €
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Site Stornes Safety Boots S3 Black Size 41

(Product reference 658XR)
Site
  • Safety Rating: S3 WR SRC
  • 200J Steel Toe Cap
  • Composite Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Standard Fit
  • Oil-Repellent Sole
  • Not Tested for Sole Heat Resistance
  • Waterproof
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Heel
  • Reinforced Heel
49.99 € - 49.99 €
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Site Bronzite Safety Boots S1 Black Size 41

(Product reference 161KY)
Site
  • Safety Rating: S1 P
  • 200J Steel Toe Cap
  • Steel Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Standard Fit
  • Oil-Repellent Sole
  • Not Tested for Sole Heat Resistance
  • Not Water-Resistant
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Reinforced Heel
49.99 € - 49.99 €
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49.99 €

Scruffs Switchback 3 Safety Boots S3 Tan Size 47

(Product reference 291KH)
Scruffs
  • Safety Rating: S3 SRC HRO
  • 200J Aluminium Toe Cap
  • Composite Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Standard Fit
  • Oil-Repellent & Petrol-Resistant Sole
  • 300°C Heat-Resistant Sole
  • Water-Resistant Upper
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Heel
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104.99 € - 104.99 €
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Scruffs Scarfell Safety Boots S1 P Black Size 42

(Product reference 349KV)
Scruffs
  • Safety Rating: S1 P SRA
  • 200J Steel Toe Cap
  • Steel Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Standard Fit
  • Oil-Repellent & Petrol-Resistant Sole
  • Not Tested for Sole Heat Resistance
  • Not Water-Resistant
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Heel & Sole
  • Reinforced Heel
74.99 € - 74.99 €
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Oregon Yukon Safety Chainsaw Boots S2 Black Size 39

(Product reference 183JH)
Oregon
  • Class 1
  • Safety Rating: S2 A B E WRU FO SRC
  • 200J Steel Toe Cap
  • Standard Fit
  • Oil-Repellent & Chemical-Resistant Sole
  • Not Tested for Sole Heat Resistance
  • Water-Resistant Upper
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Heel
  • Reinforced Heel
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109.99 € - 109.99 €
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109.99 €

Site Coal Safety Shoes Black Size 47

(Product reference 80838)
Site
  • Safety Rating: S1 P SRA
  • 200J Steel Toe Cap
  • Steel Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Wide Fit
  • Oil-Repellent Sole
  • Not Tested for Sole Heat Resistance
  • Not Water-Resistant
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Sole
  • Reinforced Heel
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Site Coal Safety Shoes Black Size 40

(Product reference 29412)
Site
  • Safety Rating: S1 P SRA
  • 200J Steel Toe Cap
  • Steel Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Wide Fit
  • Oil-Repellent Sole
  • Not Tested for Sole Heat Resistance
  • Not Water-Resistant
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Sole
  • Reinforced Heel
21.49 € - 21.49 €
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Site Coal Safety Shoes Black Size 45

(Product reference 47753)
Site
  • Safety Rating: S1 P SRA
  • 200J Steel Toe Cap
  • Steel Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Wide Fit
  • Oil-Repellent Sole
  • Not Tested for Sole Heat Resistance
  • Not Water-Resistant
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Sole
  • Reinforced Heel
21.49 € - 21.49 €
21.49 €
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Site Coal Safety Shoes Black Size 44

(Product reference 69477)
Site
  • Safety Rating: S1 P SRA
  • 200J Steel Toe Cap
  • Steel Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Wide Fit
  • Oil-Repellent Sole
  • Not Tested for Sole Heat Resistance
  • Not Water-Resistant
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Sole
  • Reinforced Heel
21.49 € - 21.49 €
21.49 €
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21.49 €
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21.49 €

Delta Plus Cobra4 Safety Boots S3 Black Size 43

(Product reference 246JH)
Delta Plus
  • Safety Rating: S3 SRC HRO
  • 200J Steel Toe Cap
  • Steel Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Standard Fit
  • Oil-Repellent & Petrol-Resistant Sole
  • 300°C Heat-Resistant Sole
  • Water-Resistant Upper
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Sole
  • Reinforced Heel
69.99 € - 69.99 €
69.99 €
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Delta Plus Cobra4 Safety Boots S3 Black Size 44

(Product reference 167JH)
Delta Plus
  • Safety Rating: S3 SRC HRO
  • 200J Steel Toe Cap
  • Steel Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Standard Fit
  • Oil-Repellent & Petrol-Resistant Sole
  • 300°C Heat-Resistant Sole
  • Water-Resistant Upper
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Sole
  • Reinforced Heel
69.99 € - 69.99 €
69.99 €
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Delta Plus Cobra4 Safety Boots S3 Black Size 46

(Product reference 733JH)
Delta Plus
  • Safety Rating: S3 SRC HRO
  • 200J Steel Toe Cap
  • Steel Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Standard Fit
  • Oil-Repellent & Petrol-Resistant Sole
  • 300°C Heat-Resistant Sole
  • Water-Resistant Upper
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Sole
  • Reinforced Heel
69.99 € - 69.99 €
69.99 €
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Delta Plus Cobra4 Safety Boots S3 Black Size 41

(Product reference 110JH)
Delta Plus
  • Safety Rating: S3 SRC HRO
  • 200J Steel Toe Cap
  • Steel Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Standard Fit
  • Oil-Repellent & Petrol-Resistant Sole
  • 300°C Heat-Resistant Sole
  • Water-Resistant Upper
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Sole
  • Reinforced Heel
69.99 € - 69.99 €
69.99 €
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69.99 €

Delta Plus Cobra4 Safety Boots S3 Black Size 42

(Product reference 361JH)
Delta Plus
  • Safety Rating: S3 SRC HRO
  • 200J Steel Toe Cap
  • Steel Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Standard Fit
  • Oil-Repellent & Petrol-Resistant Sole
  • 300°C Heat-Resistant Sole
  • Water-Resistant Upper
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Sole
  • Reinforced Heel
69.99 € - 69.99 €
69.99 €
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69.99 €

Site Touchstone Safety Boots S1 P Dark Honey Size 47

(Product reference 8067H)
Site
  • Safety Rating: S1 P SRA
  • 200J Steel Toe Cap
  • Steel Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Wide Fit
  • Oil-Repellent Sole
  • Not Tested for Sole Heat Resistance
  • Water-Resistant Upper
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Heel
  • Reinforced Heel
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Site Quartz Safety Boots S1 P Honey Size 47

(Product reference 3148K)
Site
  • Safety Rating: S1 P SRA
  • 200J Steel Toe Cap
  • Steel Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Wide Fit
  • Oil-Repellent Sole
  • Not Tested for Sole Heat Resistance
  • Not Water-Resistant
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Heel
  • Reinforced Heel
49.99 € - 49.99 €
49.99 €
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Site Marble Safety Boots S1 P Black Size 47

(Product reference 3827H)
Site
  • Safety Rating: S1 P SRA
  • 200J Steel Toe Cap
  • Steel Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Wide Fit
  • Oil-Repellent Sole
  • Not Tested for Sole Heat Resistance
  • Water-Resistant Upper
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Heel
  • Reinforced Heel
49.99 € - 49.99 €
49.99 €
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Site Marble Safety Boots S1 P Black Size 41

(Product reference 5927H)
Site
  • Safety Rating: S1 P SRA
  • 200J Steel Toe Cap
  • Steel Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Wide Fit
  • Oil-Repellent Sole
  • Not Tested for Sole Heat Resistance
  • Water-Resistant Upper
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Heel
  • Reinforced Heel
49.99 € - 49.99 €
49.99 €
49.99 € - 49.99 €
49.99 €
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49.99 €
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Amblers Lydia Metal Free Women S1 Safety Boots Black Pink Size 39

(Product reference 889GV)
Amblers
  • Safety Rating: S1 P SRC
  • 200J Composite Toe Cap
  • Composite Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Standard Fit
  • Oil-Repellent & Chemical-Resistant Sole
  • Not Tested for Sole Heat Resistance
  • Not Water-Resistant
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Heel
  • Reinforced Heel
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69.99 € - 69.99 €
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Caterpillar Holton Safety Boots Black Size 45

(Product reference 14185)
CAT
  • Safety Rating: SB SRA
  • 200J Steel Toe Cap
  • No Protective Midsole
  • Wide Fit
  • Oil-Repellent Sole
  • 300°C Heat-Resistant Sole
  • Not Water-Resistant
  • Sole Has No Anti-Static Properties
  • Shock-Absorbing Heel
  • Reinforced Heel
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104.99 € - 104.99 €
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Caterpillar Holton Safety Boots Honey Size 41

(Product reference 55232)
CAT
  • Safety Rating: SB SRC
  • 200J Steel Toe Cap
  • No Protective Midsole
  • Wide Fit
  • Oil-Repellent & Chemical-Resistant Sole
  • 300°C Heat-Resistant Sole
  • Not Water-Resistant
  • Sole Has No Anti-Static Properties
  • Shock-Absorbing Heel
  • Reinforced Heel
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104.99 € - 104.99 €
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Amblers Lydia Metal Free Women S1 Safety Boots Black Pink Size 41

(Product reference 450GV)
Amblers
  • Safety Rating: S1 P SRC
  • 200J Composite Toe Cap
  • Composite Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Standard Fit
  • Oil-Repellent & Chemical-Resistant Sole
  • Not Tested for Sole Heat Resistance
  • Not Water-Resistant
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Heel
  • Reinforced Heel
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69.99 € - 69.99 €
69.99 €
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69.99 €
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Amblers Lydia Metal Free Women S1 Safety Boots Black Pink Size 42

(Product reference 984GV)
Amblers
  • Safety Rating: S1 P SRC
  • 200J Composite Toe Cap
  • Composite Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Standard Fit
  • Oil-Repellent & Chemical-Resistant Sole
  • Not Tested for Sole Heat Resistance
  • Not Water-Resistant
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Heel
  • Reinforced Heel
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69.99 € - 69.99 €
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Amblers Lydia Metal Free Women S1 Safety Boots Black Pink Size 37

(Product reference 584GV)
Amblers
  • Safety Rating: S1 P SRC
  • 200J Composite Toe Cap
  • Composite Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Standard Fit
  • Oil-Repellent & Chemical-Resistant Sole
  • Not Tested for Sole Heat Resistance
  • Not Water-Resistant
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Heel
  • Reinforced Heel
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69.99 € - 69.99 €
69.99 €
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Amblers Lydia Metal Free Women S1 Safety Boots Black Pink Size 36

(Product reference 377GV)
Amblers
  • Safety Rating: S1 P SRC
  • 200J Composite Toe Cap
  • Composite Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Standard Fit
  • Oil-Repellent & Chemical-Resistant Sole
  • Not Tested for Sole Heat Resistance
  • Not Water-Resistant
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Heel
  • Reinforced Heel
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69.99 € - 69.99 €
69.99 €
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Caterpillar Holton Safety Boots Black Size 41

(Product reference 13995)
CAT
  • Safety Rating: SB SRA
  • 200J Steel Toe Cap
  • No Protective Midsole
  • Wide Fit
  • Oil-Repellent Sole
  • 300°C Heat-Resistant Sole
  • Not Water-Resistant
  • Sole Has No Anti-Static Properties
  • Shock-Absorbing Heel
  • Reinforced Heel
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104.99 € - 104.99 €
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Caterpillar Holton Safety Boots Honey Size 46

(Product reference 25829)
CAT
  • Safety Rating: SB SRC
  • 200J Steel Toe Cap
  • No Protective Midsole
  • Wide Fit
  • Oil-Repellent & Chemical-Resistant Sole
  • 300°C Heat-Resistant Sole
  • Not Water-Resistant
  • Sole Has No Anti-Static Properties
  • Shock-Absorbing Heel
  • Reinforced Heel
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104.99 € - 104.99 €
104.99 €
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104.99 €
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Amblers Lydia Metal Free Women S1 Safety Boots Black Pink Size 38

(Product reference 268GV)
Amblers
  • Safety Rating: S1 P SRC
  • 200J Composite Toe Cap
  • Composite Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Standard Fit
  • Oil-Repellent & Chemical-Resistant Sole
  • Not Tested for Sole Heat Resistance
  • Not Water-Resistant
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Heel
  • Reinforced Heel
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69.99 € - 69.99 €
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Caterpillar Holton Safety Boots Black Size 40

(Product reference 25613)
CAT
  • Safety Rating: SB SRA
  • 200J Steel Toe Cap
  • No Protective Midsole
  • Wide Fit
  • Oil-Repellent Sole
  • 300°C Heat-Resistant Sole
  • Not Water-Resistant
  • Sole Has No Anti-Static Properties
  • Shock-Absorbing Heel
  • Reinforced Heel
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104.99 € - 104.99 €
104.99 €
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Site Onyx Safety Boots Black Size 41

(Product reference 89529)
Site
  • Safety Rating: S3 WR SRA
  • 200J Steel Toe Cap
  • Steel Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Wide Fit
  • Oil-Repellent Sole
  • Not Tested for Sole Heat Resistance
  • Waterproof
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Sole
  • Reinforced Heel
42.99 € - 42.99 €
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Delta Plus Saga Metal Free Safety Boots Black Size 43

(Product reference 7586R)
Delta Plus
  • Safety Rating: S3 SRC
  • 200J Composite Toe Cap
  • Composite Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Wide Fit
  • Oil-Repellent Sole
  • 300°C Heat-Resistant Sole
  • Water-Resistant Upper
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Sole
  • Reinforced Heel
69.99 € - 69.99 €
69.99 €
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69.99 €
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Delta Plus Saga Metal Free Safety Boots Black Size 42

(Product reference 3262R)
Delta Plus
  • Safety Rating: S3 SRC
  • 200J Composite Toe Cap
  • Composite Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Wide Fit
  • Oil-Repellent Sole
  • 300°C Heat-Resistant Sole
  • Water-Resistant Upper
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Sole
  • Reinforced Heel
69.99 € - 69.99 €
69.99 €
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69.99 €
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Caterpillar Premier Safety Boots S3 Black Size 42

(Product reference 231GV)
CAT
  • Safety Rating: S3 SRC HRO
  • 200J Composite Toe Cap
  • Composite Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Wide Fit
  • Oil-Repellent & Chemical-Resistant Sole
  • 300°C Heat-Resistant Sole
  • Waterproof
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Heel
  • Reinforced Heel
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174.99 € - 174.99 €
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Amblers FS009C Metal Free Safety Boots Black Size 37

(Product reference 5367F)
Amblers
  • Safety Rating: S3 SRC
  • 200J Composite Toe Cap
  • Composite Penetration-Resistant Midsole
  • Wide Fit
  • Oil-Repellent Sole
  • Not Tested for Sole Heat Resistance
  • Waterproof
  • Anti-Static Sole
  • Shock-Absorbing Sole
  • Reinforced Heel
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69.99 € - 69.99 €
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Safety boots require the right protection level on site. Choose from various safety ratings based on your needs. Options range from steel toe caps to lightweight composite materials. Some work sites requite that no metal is present in workwear, therefore composite protection is best in these situations. Choose a waterproof finish for full protection of your best work boots and to maximise all day comfort. Some work safety boots offer a penetration resistant midsole which is necessary on dangerous surfaces to protect the underside of the feet.