Penetration Resistant

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Penetration Resistant Safety Boots

Shop penetration resistant (PR) safety boots and gumboots from Oliver, Steel Blue, KingGee, Blundstone, Mack, Puma, Bata and more at At The Coalface Workwear & Safety. Boots with a puncture resistant midsole for construction, demolition, mining and anywhere nails and sharp objects are a risk.

A penetration resistant midsole helps stop nails, screws and sharp debris from piercing the sole. The range covers zip sided, lace up and pull on work boots, rigger boots and safety gumboots, mostly with steel toe caps and some composite, and many with metatarsal guards, bump caps, heat resistant outsoles rated to 300°C and anti-static or electrical hazard protection.

Styles include Blundstone PR safety gumboots and Extreme series boots, Steel Blue Argyle boots with met guards and Southern Cross ladies' boots, KingGee Tradie puncture resist boots and Oliver smelter, mining and firefighting boots. Boots are tested to standards such as AS 2210.3, EN ISO 20345 and ASTM F2413.

See metatarsal safety boots, penetration resistant gumboots and waterproof safety boots, or all men's safety boots. Free shipping on orders over $200.

Frequently asked questions about penetration resistant boots

What does penetration resistant mean on a safety boot?

It means the boot has a puncture resistant midsole, usually steel or a textile layer, that helps stop sharp objects such as nails from going through the sole into your foot.

Do I need penetration resistant boots?

They are recommended where nails, screws, metal offcuts or other sharp debris are on the ground, such as construction, demolition, scrap handling and mining. Your site's PPE rules set the requirement.

What do S3 and SB mean?

They are EN ISO 20345 safety footwear classes. SB is a basic safety boot with a toe cap, while S3 adds features including anti-static protection, water resistance, penetration resistance and a cleated outsole.

Do you have penetration resistant gumboots?

Yes. We stock PR safety gumboots, including Blundstone styles with and without a met guard.