JCB Safety Boots & Workwear

JCB at a glance

Founded

Licensee founded 1961 by John Topham; JCB licence from 2008

Origin

Licensee based in Darnall, Sheffield, England

Parent company

Licensed brand — Progressive Safety Footwear & Clothing Ltd holds the exclusive UK and Ireland licence (awarded 2008)

Specialises in

Safety footwear and workwear

Typical sectors

Plant hire, groundworks and civils, agriculture, construction, waste and recycling

Key JCB ranges we stock

• Dealer boots
• chukka and hiker boots
• rigger boots
• safety trainers
• hi-vis and workwear clothing

Standards JCB products are certified to

• EN ISO 20345 (S1–S3, S7)
• HRO heat-resistant outsole
• SRC slip resistance
• EN ISO 20471 (hi-vis lines)

Certification varies by product — always check the individual product page for the marking that applies to the line you are buying.

Browse these categories across all brands

JCB sits alongside the other makes we stock in each of these ranges — useful if you are comparing options rather than buying to a fixed brand spec.

• Clothing (31)
• Workwear (31)
• PPE (21)
• Safety Footwear (21)
• Safety Boots (9)
• T-Shirts (6)
• Fleeces (5)
• Trousers (5)
• Poloshirts (4)
• Sweatshirts (4)
• Jackets (3)
• Safety Trainers (2)
• Thermals (2)
• Bodywarmers & Gilets (1)
• Rigger Boots (1)
• Safety Wellingtons (1)
• Shorts (1)

Standards and how to choose

Specifying JCB kit correctly means matching the product to the right EN standard. These guides explain what the ratings mean, in plain English:

• Safety Boot Standards Explained: EN ISO 20345:2022 (S1–S7)The 2022 update to EN ISO 20345 added new safety classes — including S6 and S7 — and a lot of buyers aren't sure what changed. Here's what the codes mean now.
• Embroidery vs Print for Workwear: Which Should You Choose?Branding your workwear comes down to two main methods — embroidery and print. Each suits different garments, designs and budgets. Here is how to choose.

JCB — frequently asked questions

Who makes JCB safety boots?

Progressive Safety Footwear & Clothing Ltd of Sheffield holds the exclusive UK and Ireland licence to manufacture and distribute JCB safety footwear and workwear, awarded in 2008.

What does S3 mean on a JCB boot?

S3 covers a toecap, penetration-resistant midsole, water-resistant upper and cleated outsole. Our EN ISO 20345 guide explains all the classes.

Bulk orders and trade accounts

Standardised on JCB across your sites? We quote for bulk and recurring orders and can hold agreed lines in stock for scheduled call-off, so your teams always get the same product code. Request a quote with your quantities, or talk to us about opening a trade account. You can also browse our other brands.