Lightweight Safety Boots
Safety boots their makers build to be light: hikers, dealer boots and combat-style boots for people who walk all day, climb in and out of vehicles or just want less weight on their feet.
Every boot here still has a 200 J toe cap under EN ISO 20345, and most are rated S3. For the lightest option of all, see safety shoes.
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Titan
Titan Supreme Hiker
A lightweight, metal-free waterproof hiker that's fully scanner-safe.
1 colour available
Uvex
Uvex 1 Safety Boots
* Extremely lightweight and flexible* 100% metal-free* uvex xenova® metal-free toe cap* uvex climazone technology helps regulate internal temperature* Breathable, water and abrasion-resistant upper mesh* Virtually seamless design to eliminate pressure points* Removable comfort insole, antistatic, c/w moisture control* uvex 3D hydroflex® foam insole - shock absorbing* PU sole with best shock absorbing properties* EN ISO 20345:2011 S2 SRC. ESD rated
1 colour available
Safetix
Safetix Libra Non-Metal S3 Safety Boot
A metal-free S3 safety boot with a polycarbonate toe cap and non-metal midsole. Ideal for airports, security areas and metal-detector sites.
1 colour available
Lemaitre
Lemaitre Trek Noir S3 Safety Hiker
A metal-free S3 safety hiker with a composite toe cap and non-metal midsole. The sole resists 300°C contact heat and insulates against hot ground.
1 colour available
Lemaitre
Lemaitre Ferme Parabolic Dealer Boot
An S3 dealer boot with a composite toe cap and steel midsole. A cold-insulated sole keeps feet warmer on cold ground.
1 colour available
Perf
Perf Corvus Waterproof PU/RU Boot c/w Cap
An S3 safety hiker with a steel toe cap and non-metal midsole. The sole resists 300°C contact heat and insulates against hot ground.
1 colour available
Lemaitre
Lemaitre Varadero S3 Boot c/w Cap (Black Sole)
A metal-free S3 safety boot with a composite toe cap and non-metal midsole. A cold-insulated sole keeps feet warmer on cold ground.
1 colour available
Perf
Perf Torsion Pro Safety Hiker
An S3 safety hiker with a steel toe cap and non-metal midsole.
3 colours available
Beeswift
Beeswift Waterproof Side Zip Boot
A lightweight, waterproof S3 boot with an internal Poron XRD metatarsal guard that protects the top of the foot without the bulk of an external met guard.
1 colour available
Beeswift
Beeswift Hiker S3 Composite Boot Black/
* Nubuck leather, PU and black action mesh upper with printed decoration* EVA/TPU/Rubber outsole* Breathable orange mesh lining* Comfortable, shock absorbing insole* Composite Toe* Composite midsole* Water resistant* Very lightweight* Conforms to EN ISO 20345:2011* S3 SRC
2 colours available
Beeswift
Beeswift Himley Tpu Tek Composite Mid Lightweight Safety Work Boot S3S
* Black/Grey 50% TPU/50% Polyester upper* High abrasion resistance upper fabric* Black/Grey Dual Density PU sole with foam heel insert* Nylon mesh inner lining * Metal free* Composite toe* Composite midsole* Heel support* Water penetration and absorption* Lightweight* Shock absorber heel* Antistatic* FO sole resistant to fuel oil* SR slip resistance* Conforms to EN ISO 20345:2022.* S3S FO SR
1 colour available
Perf
Perf Platform Lightweight Side Zip Combat Boot
A metal-free waterproof S3 combat boot with a composite toe cap and non-metal midsole. Ideal for offshore, oil and gas, uniform and blue light services.
1 colour available
Lemaitre
Lemaitre Dune Non Metal Safety Hiker
A metal-free S3 safety hiker with a polycarbonate toe cap and non-metal midsole.
2 colours available
What to look for
Where the weight comes from
Composite toe caps and non-metal midsoles weigh less than steel, and PU or TPU soles weigh less than rubber. A light boot usually has at least two of these. See composite toe cap boots.
Light doesn't mean less protection
There is no "lightweight" rating. The toe cap, midsole and sole still have to pass the same tests as any other boot with the same S rating.
Check the sole for your ground
Lighter PU soles suit sites, warehouses and yards. For rough ground or hot surfaces, look for a rubber sole and the HRO marking.
Light and waterproof
Several boots here, such as the Perf Corvus and Beeswift Waterproof Side Zip, are also waterproof. See waterproof safety boots.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a safety boot lightweight?
Mostly a composite toe cap, a non-metal midsole and a PU or TPU sole instead of steel and rubber. There is no official weight limit, so this page lists boots their makers describe as lightweight.
Are lightweight safety boots S3?
Most on this page are. Each product page shows the full rating.
Are lightweight boots less durable?
Not necessarily, but lighter PU soles wear faster on rough or very hot ground than rubber. Match the sole to where you work.
Can I order lightweight boots for a team?
Yes. We size and pack per person, and trade accounts get volume pricing. Request a quote.
Related ranges
Trade accounts and bulk orders
Kitting out a team? We size and pack per person and quote for bulk and recurring orders. Request a quote with your quantities, or talk to us about opening a trade account.