In environments where electrostatic discharge can damage sensitive electronic components or pose a danger to people, ordinary safety shoes are not sufficient. ESD safety shoes are specifically developed for these environments; they control the discharge of static electricity within precisely defined limits while providing the mechanical protection required of safety footwear.
Neskrid has been developing professional footwear since 1924 and offers ESD safety shoes that are S3 certified, providing the highest level of protection combined with certified ESD properties. Available for men and women, in multiple width sizes.
What are ESD safety shoes?
ESD stands for Electrostatic Discharge. ESD safety shoes are shoes that control the build-up and discharge of static electricity by providing a controlled electrical resistance between the wearer and the floor. This allows static electricity to be gradually and safely dissipated without sudden discharges.
ESD safety shoes have an electrical resistance between 750 kΩ and 35 MΩ, a precisely defined range where the lower limit ensures that the wearer does not act as a conductor at high voltage, and the upper limit ensures effective dissipation of static electricity.
ESD safety shoes are certified according to the EN 61340-5-1 standard for ESD protection.
When are ESD safety shoes mandatory?
ESD safety shoes are mandatory in environments where electrostatic discharge can cause damage to electronic components or pose a danger to people. This is the case in the electronics industry and semiconductor manufacturing where even small discharges of a few volts can damage expensive components, in laboratories and research environments where sensitive equipment is used, in the pharmaceutical industry where electrostatic discharge can cause reactions, and in environments with flammable or explosive substances where sparks pose a danger.
The difference with anti-static safety shoes is crucial; ESD safety shoes have a lower electrical resistance and are intended for the most sensitive environments. Anti-static safety shoes are suitable for less sensitive environments where only the build-up of static electricity on the body needs to be prevented. If you are unsure which is best for your work environment, consult your employer's risk assessment.
ESD and S3: the Neskrid combination
Neskrid ESD safety shoes combine ESD properties with S3 certification, the highest mechanical protection level within the EN ISO 20345 standard. This means that the shoe not only controls electrostatic discharge but also protects against falling objects, sharp materials on the floor, and wet surfaces.
This combination makes Neskrid ESD safety shoes suitable for work environments where multiple risks are present simultaneously, both the danger of electrostatic discharge and the mechanical risks typical of industrial work environments.
ESD safety shoes for women and men
Neskrid ESD safety shoes are available for both women and men, in multiple width sizes to ensure the shoe always fits well, even with a wide foot. Wide ESD safety shoes are a permanent part of the range.
View [safety shoes for women] and [safety shoes for men] for a filtered overview per target group.
Size advice for ESD safety shoes
Due to the protective toe cap and more robust construction, ESD safety shoes have slightly less room in the forefoot than regular shoes. Use your normal shoe size as a starting point and select the width size that matches the width of your foot. If in doubt, we recommend going up half a size. Do you have a wide foot? Then opt for wide ESD safety shoes in the wider width size.
Also view the other models on our [safety shoes page] for a complete overview of all Neskrid safety shoes.
