S3 SRC High Top Oilfield Safety Boots | Certified Protective Boots For Oilfield Bulk Buyers.

For Oilfield Safety Boots (oilfield safety shoes), compared to ordinary industrial safety shoes, it has more specific functional requirements for the upper part, sole, midsole, and inner lining of the shoes, because the oilfield is a high-risk and complex environment:

1. Oil, diesel, engine oil contamination

2. Mud, sand and gravel

3. Impact from heavy machinery

4. Piercing by sharp metal objects

5. Wet and waterlogged areas

6. Chemical additives

       7. Long periods of standing work

Therefore, safety boots for oil fields are not merely designed for comfort, but rather emphasize: 

Anti-shatter + Anti-penetration + Anti-slip + Oil-resistant + Wear-resistant + Water-resistant + Anti-chemical corrosion + Long-lasting durability. 

Now, let's analyze the structure of the shoes layer by layer.

I. What are the special requirements for the upper (shoe sole)?

1. Full Grain Leather - The most popular and recommended material: Full Grain Cow Leather or Crazy Horse Leather (Crazy Horse Leather) or Nubuck Leather (Suede Leather) , Thickness usually: 1.8 - 2.2mm.

The problem to be solved: Risks such as pipe collisions, tool drops, mud friction, and rock abrasion in the oilfield environment.

The ordinary PU and mesh upper shoes are prone to tearing, aging and being corroded by oil.

Advantages of cowhide: ✅ Anti-tear ✅ Wear-resistant ✅ Impact-resistant ✅ Long service life.

2. Waterproof treatment (Water Resistant) is highly valued in the oilfield: Water Resistant Upper or Hydrophobic Leather. through waterproof oil treatment, waterproof coating, and wax treatment, the aim is to prevent rainwater, mud, and crude oil from contaminating and entering the shoes.

It should be noted that for oil fields, the requirement is typically "WR" (Water Resistant), not "Waterproof" in its absolute sense, because leather boots are difficult to achieve long-term waterproofing when submerged in water.

3. Oil-resistant upper: The main difference of the oilfield is not from the ordinary industrial environment. the upper part of the shoes will come into contact with Crude Oil, Diesel, and Hydraulic Oil. therefore, the leather needs to undergo Oil-resistant Treatment to address these issues. this ensures that the upper will not harden, crack, or deform.

II. What are the specific requirements for the toe cap of the shoes? 

Basic requirements for oil fields: Steel Toe Cap or Composite Toe.

Steel head advantages: highest strength, low cost, high acceptance in European and American oil fields. Standards: European EN ISO 20345, impact resistance: 200J, compression resistance: 15kN; in the United States: ASTM F2413.

Composite head material: Fiberglass, Carbon Fiber, Plastic Composite. the advantages are that it is lighter, non-conductive and non-heat-conductive. Suitable for: North America, electrical areas, cold regions.

III. What are the special requirements for the midsole?

This is a very important part of the oilfield safety boots. 

The traditional anti-puncture midsole is made of Steel Plate, while nowadays there are more and more Kevlar Midsoles, or Composite Anti-Puncture Plates.

Why is this necessary?

There are a large number of screws, steel wires, iron pieces, drill bit fragments and metal waste on the oilfield ground. and ordinary shoe nails might directly penetrate the sole of the foot.

The protection standard is European EN ISO 20345, with a P grade of ≥ 1100N. In the United States, it is ASTM F2413, with a PR grade.

IV. What are the specific requirements for the shoe sole? 

This is the most crucial aspect when purchasing safety shoes for the oil field.

1. Oil Resistant Rubber Outsole - It must be Oil Resistant. this is because ordinary PU may expand, soften or decompose when exposed to oil, while rubber is more stable.

 2. Anti-slip SRC - The most common accident in the oilfield is not injury from falling but slipping. the environment in which it operates involves oil, water, and mud, so it requires Anti-slip SRC. European standard EN ISO 20345 SRC.

3. Wear-resistant: The oilfield workers walk on crushed stones, steel plates and concrete surfaces every day, so the sole of the shoes needs to be made of wear-resistant rubber. the hardness is usually 60-75 Shore A.

4.  Anti-static - Many oil fields require Antistatic treatment because static electricity sparks in the oil gas environment may cause an explosion. Standard EN ISO 20345: A (Antistatic), Resistance: 100kΩ - 1000MΩ.

V. What are the requirements for the lining?

1.Breathable and moisture-absorbing materials such as Mesh lining/Cambrelle/Moisture wicking textile can help reduce foot sweat or odor during 8-12 hours of oilfield work. 

2. For instance, in Russia, Central Asia and the Middle East, winter oil fields require thermal insulation. the inner material is Thinsulate/Fleece/Wool lining, which helps mitigate the effects of low temperatures.

To sum up:

Vamp: ✅ 2.0mm Full Grain Cow Leather ✅ Water Resistant ✅ Oil Resistant Treatment.

Toe of the shoe: ✅ European Standard Steel Toe  ：200J Impact.

Midsole: ✅ Kevlar Anti-Puncture Plate ≥1100N .

Outsole : ✅ Dual Density PU + Rubber or ✅ Oil Resistant Rubber Sole.

Complies with the protection level:  S3 SRC FO HRO or ASTM F2413 Composite/Steel Toe + PR + EH. 

A comprehensive foot protection solution to address the risks in the oilfield industry. We can customize such safety shoes for you.

Deep customization, tailored to professional needs: we offer OEM/ODM deep customization services, allowing for adjustments to be made at every stage, from material selection, manufacturing processes to design details, all according to your specific requirements.

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