Work shoes Birkenstock QS 500 Natural Leather

Work shoes Birkenstock QS 500 Natural Leather are designed for maximum comfort and protection during prolonged use in demanding work environments. Designed as modern sports shoes with 6 lace holes, they offer a simple and elegant solution for work environments where additional protection against electrostatic discharge is needed.

• Brand: Birkenstock
• Model: QS 500 Natural Leather
• Upper material: Waterproof smooth leather (WRU)
• Insole: Removable, anatomically shaped cork and microfiber
• Inner sole: Microfiber
• Outer sole: Nitrile rubber (SRC), anti-slip, resistant to oil and gasoline, metal-free

Shoe features:

Work shoes Birkenstock QS 500 Natural Leather model is developed especially for people working in microelectronics or high-frequency technology. The ESD version of the shoes continuously and gently dissipates electrostatic charges, protecting the user and sensitive components. Antistatic elements in the sole regulate potential differences between the user's electrical charge and the working environment, ensuring constant grounding of the feet.

Safety features:

• Steel toe cap (200 joules): Reliably protects the front part of the foot from impacts.
• Puncture resistant: Non-metallic sole protection prevents punctures.
• Anti-slip sole: Made of nitrile rubber, resistant to oil and gasoline, and provides energy absorption around the heel.
• Standard: EN ISO 20345:2011 (S3 protection category), ensuring the highest level of protection at work.
• Sizes: 35-48

Maintenance:

Clean work shoes with a damp cloth and air dry. Avoid using harsh cleaners and direct exposure to high temperatures to maintain material quality.

About Birkenstock:

Birkenstock is a renowned German brand with a rich history dating back to 1774. Johann Adam Birkenstock was mentioned as a "subject and shoemaker" in church archives at the time. In 1896, they introduced the concept of the anatomically shaped "footbed," which became the core of all their models. This innovation made their shoes synonymous with support and comfort. Today, Birkenstock continues to innovate and practice sustainability, with energy-efficient production since 1990 that has reduced energy consumption by 90%. Birkenstock is globally recognized, known for its classic sandals and work footwear that provide exceptional functionality and modern style.

ESD (Electrostatic Discharge): 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 of these sensitive components.

To reduce this risk, ESD protective products such as clothing, footwear, mats, and other accessories are used to ensure controlled discharge of static electricity. In the case of ESD footwear, such as the Birkenstock Milano ESD model, the special features of the footwear are designed to allow gentle and constant discharge of static electricity from the body to the ground, while still maintaining enough electrical resistance to protect the user from possible electrical shocks.

Such footwear is usually tested and certified according to standards such as EN 61340, which specifies the requirements and testing methods for preventing electrostatic damage. Birkenstock Milano ESD meets these requirements, ensuring that the footwear is safe and effective in preventing unwanted electrostatic discharges in sensitive work environments.