The QS 500 ESD black by Birkenstock Professional is an ESD safety shoe that offers the highest comfort and quality. This model complies with the ESD standard DIN EN 61340-5-1 and the safety standard EN ISO 20345:2011, class S3, making it ideal for use in EPA zones. The shoe is made from high-quality leather and features a nitrile rubber outsole that is oil and gasoline resistant as well as slip-resistant (SRC). The characteristic Birkenstock Professional footbed provides excellent adaptation to the sole of the foot and optimal support, even during long workdays, thanks to its surface structure. Additionally, the QS 500 ESD black is equipped with a steel toe cap, a scratch-resistant toe guard, and a metal-free penetration guard. Available in sizes 35 to 46 and in standard width, with a replaceable cork and microfiber insole, this low shoe ensures safety and wearing comfort. The weight is approximately 501 g for size 42. Ideal for work and occupational shoes in the ESD area.
For many years BIRKENSTOCK has been synonymous for excellent comfort and extraordinary quality, also in the ESD sector, all over the world. Due to their additional ESD features, the ESD shoes ensure a reliable protection against spontaneous static discharge and are therefore ideal for the use in EPAs. For their manufacturing BIRKENSTOCK uses high-quality materials from Europe. The outsole are highly slip- and abrasion-resistant providing good shock absorption. The unique BIRKENSTOCK footbed Professional adapts perfectly to the sole of the foot due to its surface structure. Thereby it supports the foot offering the wearer best wearing comfort even during long working days.
In compliance with the ESD standard DIN EN 61340-5-1Â
Shoes have been tested in accordance with the specifications of DIN EN 61340. They generally have a volume resistance of 7.5 x 10^5 to 3.5 x 10^7 ohms.
Safety class S3
Shoes with a protective toe cap made of aluminum, plastic or steel. They are slip-resistant, antistatic, waterproof and have energy absorption capacity in the heel area. They also have a puncture-resistant steel midsole, a profiled outsole and a closed heel area. A fuel-resistant sole is also possible.
Steel toe cap
Steel toe caps are somewhat heavier than other materials, but are very stable and resistant. As a rule, they can withstand a force of at least 200 joules.
Slip resistance SRC
The shoe is slip-resistant both on ceramic tiles with NaLS (sodium sulphate solution) and on steel floors with glycerine.
Penetration protection/midsole metal-free
The penetration protection protects the foot from nails and other sharp objects. Metal-free penetration protection made of textile fabric is lighter and more flexible and covers the entire surface of the foot. However, very sharp objects can penetrate it.
Exchangeable insole
The insole is not firmly integrated into the shoe, but only inserted loosely. It can therefore be easily replaced if necessary.