Non-slip work shoes with scale-pattern sole: S2/S3 safety shoes with maximum grip on wet, greasy and smooth floors – for commercial kitchens, catering, food processing, cleaning and welding.
Where floors are permanently wet, soapy or greasy, a standard tread pattern is not enough. The non-slip safety shoes presented here use an outsole with angled cuts arranged like fish scales, as found on professional deck shoes: as you step down, the sipes open, push the film of water aside and grip the floor with many fine edges. The result is exceptionally high slip resistance in wet conditions – tested to EN ISO 20345 (SRC or SR). The flat sole is non-marking and self-cleaning, making it suitable for sensitive floors in hygiene areas too.
These shoes complement our fixed solutions such as anti-slip floor coatings, anti-slip matting for workstations and anti-slip treatment for tiles by adding personal protection with every step. For an overview of all slip-resistant footwear types, see our guide to non-slip safety shoes.
Kitchen & catering
Slip-resistant kitchen shoes: what matters
In kitchens, water, grease and cleaning agents come together. These points make kitchen work shoes truly slip-resistant.
Scale-pattern sole
Angled sipes displace the film of liquid as you step down – for a secure grip on wet and greasy tiles.
Tested slip resistance
Look for the SR or SRC marking to EN ISO 20345. It confirms testing on ceramic tiles with lubricant.
White and hygienic
White microfibre shoes are water-repellent and can be wipe-disinfected – ideal for hygiene areas.
With or without toe cap
S2 safety shoes protect against falling pots. Where no toe cap is required, occupational shoes to EN ISO 20347 are available – see the model overview.
Frequently asked questions
Which kitchen shoes are truly slip-resistant?
Slip-resistant kitchen shoes have tested slip resistance (SR/SRC) and a fine siped or scale-pattern sole that displaces water and grease.
Are there slip-resistant work shoes without steel toe caps?
Yes. Occupational shoes to EN ISO 20347 (classes OB, O1–O3) have no protective toe cap but are also tested for slip resistance. You will find them in our model overview.
Are the kitchen shoes waterproof?
The white microfibre models are water-repellent. Whether a model is additionally marked as a waterproof shoe (WR) is shown in the model overview – we will be happy to advise you.
Further information: HSE – Slips and trips · HSE – Flooring
Non-slip kitchen shoes: chef shoes and work shoes for the kitchen
In commercial kitchens, canteens and restaurants, floors are almost always wet or greasy. Slip-resistant kitchen shoes are therefore among the most important protective equipment in catering. Good kitchen work shoes combine a secure grip with hygiene and wearing comfort for long shifts.
Chef shoes with scale-pattern soles
The sole of our chef shoes features angled sipes. As you step down, they open and displace the film of water, grease and cleaning agent. This keeps the shoe grippy even on smooth tiles. The sole is non-marking and leaves no streaks on light-coloured floors.
White S2 safety shoes for the kitchen
Kitchen safety shoes also protect against falling pots and equipment. The white S2 safety shoes have a protective toe cap, a closed heel area and a water-repellent microfibre upper that can be wipe-disinfected. Look for the SR or SRC marking for tested slip resistance.
Catering shoes for service and dishwashing areas
In service, at the pass and in the dishwashing area, lightweight catering shoes are in demand. Where no toe cap is required, occupational shoes to EN ISO 20347 are suitable. You will find all models with and without toe caps in our model overview.
For businesses and commercial kitchens
We supply companies, canteens, hospital kitchens and municipalities. Send us the model, sizes and quantity via our enquiry form; we will state prices and delivery time in our quotation.
How the scale-pattern sole works
Angled scale cuts
on sole and heel: hundreds of fine gripping edges deliver the highest slip resistance on wet and soapy surfaces.
Flat outsole
large contact area, stable footing, no tipping – ideal on tiles, stainless steel and coated industrial floors.
Non-marking and self-cleaning
no scuff marks on light-coloured floors, no residue, suitable for sensitive production areas.
Two sole versions
dual-density PU sole with HRO rubber (heat-resistant to 300 °C contact heat, oil-resistant) for kitchens, welding and industry – or a lightweight mono-PU sole for dry to damp hygiene areas.
Non-slip work shoes for kitchens, catering and the food industry (white, S2)
White, water-repellent microfibre shoes for food processing, commercial kitchens, bakeries, butchers, laboratories and cleanrooms. All models feature a steel toe cap (200 J), antibacterial, odour-reducing lining and an upper that can be wipe-disinfected. Sizes 36 to 48.
COBALTO – kitchen safety shoe with touch-fastening – S2 HRO SRC
High-cut upper with touch-and-close fastening, no laces. Dual-density PU/HRO rubber sole, heat- and oil-resistant. Sizes 36–47. Made in Italy. Item no. DD-BS-CA-B0501-BWA
ZINCO – cold-store safety shoe – S2 HRO CI SRC
As DD-BS-CA-B0501-BWA, plus cold insulation (CI) for chilled and freezer areas. Sizes 36–48. Item no. DD-BS-CA-B0502-BWA
CROMO – lightweight hygiene shoe – S2 FO SR
Low-cut shoe with lightweight mono-PU scale-pattern sole, fuel- and oil-resistant (FO). For laboratories, care settings and food retail. Sizes 36–48. Made in Italy. Item no. DD-BS-CA-B0508-BWA
Welding safety shoes and heat-resistant work shoes (S3 HRO)
For welders, foundries, metalwork and maintenance: lace-free quick-release shoes in water-repellent leather, with steel toe cap, penetration-resistant midsole and the heat-resistant HRO rubber sole with scale pattern – slip-resistant on oil films, swarf and wet floors.
VERDI HRO – welding shoe with touch-fastening flap – S3 HRO HI SRA
Water-repellent leather, closed flap to keep out sparks and weld spatter, heat-insulating (HI). Sizes 39–47. Made in Italy. Item no. DD-BS-CA-B0114-YWB
WELDER – full-grain leather welding shoe – S3 HRO SRA
Robust, water-repellent full-grain leather, quick-release fastening without laces. Sizes 39–47. Made in Italy. Item no. DD-BS-CA-B0410-PWB
Slip-resistant S3 safety boots for industry, logistics and construction
Ankle-high S3 safety boots with scale-pattern sole for wet warehouses and production halls, loading docks, wash bays, sewage treatment works and outdoor areas. All models have a lightweight composite toe cap, metal-free penetration protection, a cold-insulating (CI) and heat-insulating (HI) sole unit and HRO rubber.
FAST – low-cut shoe with rotary closure – S3 HRO CI HI SRC
Leather upper, rotary closure system for quick on and off. Sizes 39–50. Item no. DD-BS-CA-B0820-CWA
SPARKLE – safety boot – S3S HRO CI HI LG SC FO SR
Water-repellent oiled leather, ladder grip zone (LG), scuff cap (SC). Sizes 39–48. Item no. DD-BS-CA-B0880-CWA
TWINKLE – oiled leather safety boot – S3 HRO CI HI SRC
Classic lace-up boot in water-repellent oiled leather. Sizes 39–48. Item no. DD-BS-CA-B0899-CWA
META TOP – boot with metatarsal protection – S3S M HRO CI HI LG SC FO SR
Integrated metatarsal protection (M) for heavy loads, track work and logistics; touch-fastening flap. Sizes 36–48. Item no. DD-BS-CA-B0858-0WA
STONE – boot with cut and ankle protection – S3 AN CR HRO CI HI LG SC FO SR
Cut-resistant upper (CR), ankle protection (AN), full-grain leather. For waste management, recycling, glass and metal processing. Sizes 36–50. Item no. DD-BS-CA-B0891-CWC
Overview: models with scale-pattern sole
| Model / item no. | Type | Protection class | Upper | Sole | Sizes | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VERDI HRO DD-BS-CA-B0114-YWB | Welding shoe, touch-fastening flap | S3 HRO HI SRA | Leather, water-repellent | PU/HRO rubber, scale pattern | 39–47 | Welding, foundries |
| WELDER DD-BS-CA-B0410-PWB | Welding shoe, quick-release | S3 HRO SRA | Full-grain leather | PU/HRO rubber, scale pattern | 39–47 | Metalwork, maintenance |
| COBALTO DD-BS-CA-B0501-BWA | High-cut kitchen shoe, touch-fastening, white | S2 HRO SRC | Microfibre | PU/HRO rubber, scale pattern | 36–47 | Commercial kitchens, food |
| ZINCO DD-BS-CA-B0502-BWA | High-cut kitchen shoe, touch-fastening, white | S2 HRO CI SRC | Microfibre | PU/HRO rubber, scale pattern | 36–48 | Cold stores, butchers |
| CROMO DD-BS-CA-B0508-BWA | Low-cut hygiene shoe, white | S2 FO SR | Microfibre | Mono-PU, scale pattern | 36–48 | Laboratories, care, retail |
| STONE DD-BS-CA-B0891-CWC | Boot with cut protection | S3 AN CR HRO CI HI LG SC FO SR | Full-grain leather | PU/HRO rubber, scale pattern | 36–50 | Recycling, waste management |
| FAST DD-BS-CA-B0820-CWA | Low-cut shoe, rotary closure | S3 HRO CI HI SRC | Leather | PU/HRO rubber, scale pattern | 39–50 | Industry, logistics |
| SPARKLE DD-BS-CA-B0880-CWA | Safety boot | S3S HRO CI HI LG SC FO SR | Oiled leather | PU/HRO rubber, scale pattern | 39–48 | Construction, outdoor |
| META TOP DD-BS-CA-B0858-0WA | Boot with metatarsal protection | S3S M HRO CI HI LG SC FO SR | Grained leather | PU/HRO rubber, scale pattern | 36–48 | Heavy loads, track work |
| TWINKLE DD-BS-CA-B0899-CWA | Safety boot | S3 HRO CI HI SRC | Oiled leather | PU/HRO rubber, scale pattern | 39–48 | Industry, sewage treatment |
What do S2, S3, SRC, SR, HRO, CI and HI mean?
| Code | Meaning under EN ISO 20345 |
|---|---|
| S2 | 200 J toe cap, antistatic, heel energy absorption, water-repellent upper |
| S3 / S3S / S3L | as S2 plus penetration-resistant midsole and cleated outsole (S3S/S3L: new 2022 standard with penetration-resistance class) |
| SRC / SR | tested slip resistance – SRC (EN ISO 20345:2011): on ceramic tile with cleaning solution and on steel with glycerine (SRA: tile only); EN ISO 20345:2022: basic slip resistance on ceramic tile with detergent is mandatory, SR adds a test on ceramic tile with glycerine |
| HRO | outsole resistant to contact heat up to 300 °C |
| CI / HI | cold or heat insulation of the sole unit |
| FO | outsole resistant to fuel and oil |
| LG / SC / M / AN / CR | ladder grip / scuff cap / metatarsal protection / ankle protection / cut resistance |
FAQ: non-slip work shoes
Which work shoes are genuinely non-slip on wet floors?
Shoes with a scale-pattern outsole: its fine, angled sipes push the water film aside and achieve much higher friction values in the wet than chunky lugged treads. What matters is the tread pattern and rubber compound of the outsole, not the protection class – look for the SRC or SR marking.
Which safety shoes are suitable for kitchens and catering?
White S2 models in wipe-disinfectable microfibre with touch-fastening (no laces to trap dirt) and a non-slip scale-pattern sole – with an HRO rubber sole for hot floors or grease. For cold rooms, choose a version with cold insulation (CI) as well.
Do the soles leave marks on light-coloured floors?
No – the scale-pattern sole is non-marking and self-cleaning, so it is suitable for food production and coated floors. Please check suitability for cleanrooms using the model documentation.
Do you offer volume pricing for businesses?
Yes – we supply companies, commercial kitchens, local authorities and industrial businesses with tiered pricing and size runs, and on request with a wear trial before you buy. Simply send us the item number, sizes and quantities.
Safety shoe enquiry
Choose one or more models (item number) and enter sizes and quantities – we will send you a quotation with tiered pricing and, on request, sample pairs for a wear trial.
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