Investing in high-quality safety footwear is essential for workplace safety. The best work shoes have slip-resistant outsoles, safety toe caps, and reinforced uppers for maximum protection. They also offer orthopedic support and metatarsal guards, improving stability and comfort.
A lightweight, breathable design keeps you comfortable while standing or walking all day. Proper footwear reduces fatigue and injury risks, helping you stay productive and safe. Whether you work in construction, manufacturing, logistics, oil, or mining industries, choosing the right safety shoes ensures better endurance and workplace efficiency.
Below is our selection of superior tested safety footwear that’ll help you keep at it all day long.
KEMA – Built Tough for Africa’s Extreme Work Conditions
KEMA Brand Safety footwear are built for rugged worksites. They offer slip resistance, S3-rated protection, shock absorption, and heat resistance. They are designed for Africa’s toughest industries, they deliver durability and reliability. Our warranty gives you peace of mind, ensuring quality, durability, and reliability with every pair of our shoes.
- KEMA SKC 2001R Safety Boot – A tough, all-terrain low-cut shoe. S3-rated protection, an oil-resistant, anti-penetration PU dual-density sole for maximum grip and stability
- Kema SKA593R – Stylish yet rugged, perfect for demanding jobs. Built with S3 protection, oil-resistant properties, and an anti-penetration durable rubber outsoles to ensure safety in harsh environments. Available option Brown/Black Buffalo leather.
- Kema PS2314/24 Boot – Designed for women in the workforce, offering S3 safety standards, a lightweight feel, and enhanced comfort. The oil-resistant, anti-penetration sole provides extra protection.
- Kema P1011RS and P1023RS Safety Boot – High-performance protection with a reinforced toe cap, S3-rated features, and a durable Rubber or PU dual-density sole. Ideal for extreme work conditions.
- Kema SKA186 Chelsea Boots – Durable slip-on boots with classic style and high safety features. Equipped with S3-rated protection, oil-resistant properties, and an anti-penetration PU dual-density sole, making them perfect for demanding industries.
Uvex Safety Shoes – Lightweight & Innovative Protection
Engineered for maximum comfort and safety, Uvex shoes are designed with advanced materials to provide durability, slip resistance, and ergonomic support. During testing, we found these to be easy to put on and off. And we love that even on oily, wet surfaces, they will provide traction to secure our footing. What’s more, they protect against accidental contact with electrified objects—something that all kinds of workers will appreciate.
- Uvex 1 X-Tended Support S3 SRC Shoe – A lightweight and flexible safety shoe featuring S3 SRC certification, meaning it offers water resistance, anti-slip properties, and toe cap protection, ideal for industrial and construction environments.
- Uvex 1 S2 SRC Shoe – A modern, sporty safety shoe with S2 SRC certification, providing water-resistant properties and electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection, making it perfect for logistics and light industry work.
- Uvex 1 Ladies S2 SRC Shoe – Specifically designed for female professionals, this shoe offers S2 SRC protection, ensuring shock absorption, slip resistance, and water resistance, all in a lightweight and stylish design.
- Uvex Motion Style S2 SRC Perforated Shoe – An ultra-breathable and perforated safety shoe, certified S2 SRC, combining style, comfort, and slip resistance, making it ideal for work in warm environments.
Steel Blue Safety Boots – Built for Durability
Steel Blue boots are known for their premium craftsmanship, offering superior protection and long-lasting comfort. This is one of the few brands that offers a 100% Comfort Guarantee, meaning if you’re not satisfied with the comfort, you can return them—a testament to their quality and commitment to user satisfaction. What we love the most about these Steel Blue boots – Trisole® Comfort Technology, a multi-layer cushioning system that absorbs shock and reduces foot fatigue. This design minimizes strain on the feet, knees, and lower back, making them ideal for long working hours.
- Southern Cross Zip Scuff Ladies S3 – A tough yet stylish boot for women, featuring S3 certification, meaning it provides water resistance, a protective toe cap, and slip resistance. It is ideal for demanding work conditions.
- Southern Cross Zip Ladies Pink S3 – A rugged safety boot with a feminine touch, offering the same S3-certified protection but in a unique pink color, available at a discounted price.
- Southern Cross Zip Sand S3 – A reliable, high-quality boot with S3 certification, ensuring protection against impact, water penetration, and slipping hazards, perfect for harsh work environments.
- Argyle Met Bump S3 – Featuring a built-in metatarsal guard for extra foot protection, this S3-certified boot offers reinforced durability, making it an excellent choice for heavy-duty industries like mining and construction.
Goliath Safety Boots – Heavy-Duty Performance
Goliath Footwear is a trusted name in the safety footwear industry, known for its advanced protection, cutting-edge technology, and superior durability. Designed for extreme working conditions, Goliath safety boots offer maximum protection with reinforced safety features. We found that Goliath safety boots with DDR Sole Technology provide slip resistance (SRC), heat resistance up to 300°C, and shock absorption. When equipped with metatarsal guards, these shoes offer enhanced protection against heavy impacts, making them ideal for high-risk environments.
GOLIATH SDR10CSI Safety Boot – A high-performance safety boot with S3-certified water resistance, anti-slip properties, and impact protection, perfect for hazardous workplaces.
- SDR16SI S3 Black DDR Safety Shoes – A durable and comfortable safety shoe, offering S3-level protection with shock absorption, water resistance, and slip prevention, ensuring all-day comfort.
- EL170DDR S3 Black DDR Safety Boots – Designed for workers in high-risk environments, this S3-certified safety boot provides maximum support, impact resistance, and slip protection for long hours on the job.
Visit Kema (EA) Ltd today to explore our collection and invest in safety footwear that delivers superior protection, ergonomic support, and lasting comfort.
