Good work shoes make the difference between a productive workday and tired, aching feet at the end of your shift. Whether you work in healthcare, logistics, hospitality, industry, or an office environment with a lot of walking, the right work shoes support your feet, protect your joints, and ensure you stay comfortable standing and walking all day long.
Since 1924, Neskrid has been a specialist in professional footwear, developing lightweight work shoes tailored to the demands of the modern workplace. Work shoes without steel toes, available as work shoes for men and women, in multiple width sizes and various colors. The complete Neskrid work shoe collection is exclusively available at Shaped4.
What are work shoes?
Work shoes are professional shoes specifically developed for intensive daily use in the workplace. They offer significantly more comfort, support, and durability than regular shoes, but do not have a mandatory safety toe, which is why they are also called work shoes without steel toes. This makes them lighter work shoes than safety shoes, more flexible and comfortable for all-day wear, but they meet all the requirements that professional footwear must meet.
Work shoes fall under the EN ISO 20347 standard for professional footwear. This standard sets requirements for the anti-slip sole, shock absorption, and material durability. They are suitable for work environments where there is no risk of falling or rolling objects, but where comfort, anti-slip, and durability are essential.
When do you choose work shoes?
Comfortable work shoes are the right choice if your employer does not require a mandatory safety toe but does impose requirements on footwear. This is the case in many healthcare institutions, catering establishments, cleaning companies, and office environments where a lot of walking is involved. Lightweight work shoes are also an excellent choice for people who want the benefits of professional footwear but without the extra weight of a steel toe.
The advantages of work shoes without steel toes are clear: they are lighter in weight, more comfortable for all-day wear, and have a more natural fit around the forefoot. At the same time, due to the EN ISO 20347 standard, they offer guaranteed quality in terms of anti-slip, shock absorption, and durability.
Do you need work shoes with a safety toe? Then check out our [safety shoes].
Neskrid work shoes: for women and men
The Neskrid work shoe collection is available for both women's work shoes and men's work shoes. The models are available in multiple width sizes, from narrow to wide, so the shoe always fits well, even with a wide foot. Wide work shoes are available in the same models as the standard width, so you never have to compromise on style or functionality.
Colors range from classic black work shoes and anthracite to warm earth tones such as honey, brown, and beige. View [work shoes for women] and [work shoes for men] for a filtered overview per target group.
Low-cut work shoes or high-cut work shoes?
Neskrid work shoes are available as low-cut work shoes and high-cut work shoes. The low-cut model offers more freedom of movement around the ankle and is lighter in weight, the most popular choice for professionals who do a lot of walking. The high-cut model offers extra ankle support and protection, ideal for people who work on uneven surfaces or need work shoes with ankle support.
View [low-cut work shoes] and [high-cut work shoes] for a clear overview per type of work shoe.
Work shoes with insoles
Do you want extra support or cushioning in your work shoes? The [4Allbrands insoles] are specially developed for use in work shoes, certified and approved for use in professional footwear without loss of standards. Available in three arch variants for flat feet, a normal arch, and hollow feet. These insoles are certified for use in almost all work shoes, but also in all safety shoes. 4Allbrands was developed by Neskrid, so you can confidently place these insoles in your Neskrid work and safety shoes, without losing certification.
Want to know more about this? Read our article insoles in work shoes: do you lose your certification?
Work shoe size advice
Neskrid work shoes are available in multiple width sizes so you always find the right fit. Choose your normal shoe size as a starting point and select the width size that matches the width of your foot. Do you have wide feet? Then opt for wide work shoes in the wider width size for optimal wearing comfort. Are you unsure about your size? Then choose half a size larger or contact us for size advice.
View the products at the top of this page for the complete overview of all work shoes in the different models and colors.
