Birkenstock Tokio ESD Natural Leather sandals

Birkenstock Tokio ESD Natural Leather sandals combine a classic look with reliable protection against electrostatic discharge, making them ideal for work in highly sensitive industrial environments such as the semiconductor industry.

• Brand: Birkenstock
• Model: Tokio ESD Natural Leather
• Upper: Smooth leather
• Footbed: Anatomically shaped cork-latex lining in ESD design
• Insole lining: Antistatic suede
• Outsole: Antistatic EVA sole with shock absorption
• Sizes: 36-48

These sandals are equipped with individually adjustable metal buckles, allowing for a perfect fit. Each pair of Tokio ESD sandals is tested according to EN ISO 20347 and EN 61340 standards, meeting ESD requirements ranging from 1.0 × 10^5 to 3.5 × 10^7 ohms, ensuring that they are suitable for use in environments where the highest level of protection against electrostatic discharge is required.

Care Instructions: The sandals are easy to maintain; simply wipe them with a damp cloth and allow them to air dry. Avoid direct exposure to heat.

About Birkenstock: Birkenstock is a renowned German brand with roots dating back to 1774, when Johann Adam Birkenstock was first mentioned as a ""subject and cobbler"" in church archives. The success story of Birkenstock continued through generations, with a key milestone being the introduction of the ""footbed"" in 1896, which is the core of every Birkenstock model. This innovative idea of an anatomically shaped insole was first named ""Fussbett"" in 1930.

Birkenstock is globally recognized for its iconic Madrid model from 1963, considered the first fitness sandal with a flexible and deep ""footbed."" In the 1990s, the company began implementing a sustainable energy policy, reducing energy consumption by an astonishing 90%. This underscores their commitment not only to comfort and quality but also to environmental responsibility. Birkenstock remains a symbol of sustainable and healthy footwear, promoting more natural movement and posture with every step.

ESD (Electrostatic Discharge): This refers to the rapid transfer of static electricity between two objects with different electrical potentials. In work environments where handling electronic components such as circuits and other sensitive electronic equipment is frequent, accidental electrostatic discharge can cause damage or destruction to these sensitive components.

To mitigate this risk, ESD protective products such as clothing, footwear, mats, and other accessories are used to provide controlled discharge of static electricity. In the case of ESD footwear, such as the Birkenstock Tokio ESD model, the footwear's special features are designed to allow gentle and continuous dissipation of static electricity from the body to the ground, while maintaining enough electrical resistance to protect the wearer from potential electrical shocks.

This type of footwear is typically tested and certified according to standards such as EN 61340, which sets the requirements and testing methods for preventing electrostatic damage. Birkenstock Tokio ESD meets these requirements, ensuring that the footwear is safe and effective in preventing unwanted electrostatic discharges in sensitive work environments.