How we chose
Our team works with clients every day to test and wear this kit on real sites, and we listen to their feedback alongside what people say online and on review sites. We bring it all together so you get clear, honest information to pick the right product for you.
Using our supplier certification data, we screened the certified picks against EN ISO 20347 (occupational footwear, no toe cap) or, for the one toe-capped pick, EN ISO 20345 (200 J toe cap). For slip resistance, the 2022+A1:2024 editions build in the ceramic tile slip test, and SR means the sole also passed the harder ceramic tile and glycerine test; picks certified to the earlier 2011 and 2012 editions carry SRA or SRC. We also read the category and extra codes: O1 adds a closed heel, an antistatic sole (A) and an energy-absorbing heel (E), and some picks add FO (fuel-oil-resistant outsole) or ESD to IEC 61340-5-1.
Every pick is active and in stock, with clear photos and sizes available. Scores weight review quality (38%, a Bayesian average rating), review volume (17%), our product research (30%: trade bestseller signals, price against the market, colour range and verified standards), photo coverage (8%) and size availability (7%). We only show verified ratings and review counts, with links, we pick no more than two products per brand, and every review summary is written in our own words.
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