The best uvex safety shoes, compared.
Top pick: Uvex 1 X-tended S2 boot – Largest review line in this set, 4.6 from 1,467 reviews, for a lighter S2 boot where no perforation insert is required. Best value: Uvex 1 Duo S1 low shoe – Lowest shelf price in this set, about £94.64, when an S1 shoe for light areas is what you need. Updated 16 October 2026.
Uvex 1 is the lighter, often synthetic indoor range. Uvex 2 is the leather outdoor range, and the UK range page describes a metal-free midsole. Uvex 3, including the quatro boot, is the heavier site family. Reviewers mostly praise all-day comfort, and they also report crumbling soles and water getting in. S3, and a water-repellent note are not a waterproof shoe. An mark is not protection against electric shock. If a risk assessment says you need safety footwear, your employer provides it free of charge. The [uvex safety shoes buying guide](/hub/occupational-safety/uvex-safety-shoes/sub/uvex-safety-shoes-buying-guide) sets class, then range, then budget. This page holds the eight listings and the review limits. Uvex safety shoes and boots are general-purpose safety footwear with a protective toe cap. The family number, Uvex 1, Uvex 2, or Uvex 3, tells you the build. It does not tell you whether the pair meets the assessment. The class printed on the shoe does that.
Uvex 1 is the lighter, often synthetic indoor range. Uvex 2 is the leather outdoor range, and the UK range page describes a metal-free midsole. Uvex 3, including the quatro boot, is the heavier site family.
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What class does the assessment name?
The Uvex 1 boot titled S2 SRC ESD is £111.68 and carries the largest review line in this set, 4.6 from 1,467 reviews, of which 50 texts were read. Reviewers describe a light boot on shifts of about 10 hours, and several bought a second pair after a year or more, often preferring it to boots an employer had issued. One reviewer calls EU 43 a true UK 9, and another says early pressure on the big-toe joint faded after walking. It is the top pick in this set on that review volume, for a lighter S2 boot where the assessment does not require a perforation insert. The same file records the faults you should weigh: a sole that started crumbling after about eight months, a toe cap starting to show after more than a year of site use, and more than one review saying water gets in. A narrow heel ached on long hours in one account, and a later pair felt like a drop in quality against an older pair that lasted longer. The title uses x-tended wording while the details block prints model 85458, which the Uvex brochure lists as the plain Uvex 1 boot, and it also prints ASIN B0H474CLGJ.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A long indoor or mixed shift where an S2 SRC ESD boot matches the assessment and you want the most-reviewed card in this set.
Less suitable: Standing water, a job that needs a stated midsole, and anyone who needs brochure x-tended code 85118 or 85128 rather than model 85458.
Specifications
Common questions
Are these boots lightweight?
The card asks and gives no weight. Reviewers often call them light for a full shift.
Do they have good traction?
The title includes SRC. The card has no 2022 SR code and no separate grip test.
Are they waterproof?
The title does not say waterproof. More than one review says water gets in.
The grey and black Uvex 1 x-tended support shoe is £129.99, with 4.6 from 1,024 reviews, and 50 texts were read. The title prints no class, no slip mark, and no ESD, and the details block prints model 85142, which is not the brochure x-tended code 85118 for grey or 85128 for red. Reviewers praise a light shoe after a short break-in, including 12-hour days without extra insoles, and one previous pair lasted about three years, including kneeling work. Others mention less smell than other safety shoes after long shifts. The first days are a real limit: more than one account mentions break-in pain, and one says hard material at the heel rubbed skin off on day one. Durability splits in the same file, with a sole that fell apart after about six months in one review and a pair that broke after about a year in another. One reviewer calls them a steel cap, which the title does not say, and a male reviewer questioned a description of ladies' shoes while the details department says Men's. The details-block ASIN is B0BG5DN27Y.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Someone replacing a grey Uvex 1 they already wear, after this photo matches that shoe.
Less suitable: A buyer who needs S1 FO SR model 85118, a stated midsole, or a class printed on the title.
Specifications
Common questions
Are these x-tended shoes slip-resistant?
The card asks. The title does not print SRC or SR.
Do they have a steel toe?
The title does not say. One review calls them a steel cap. That is a review, not the specification.
What are they made of?
The card asks and does not answer. Materials are not stated.
This Uvex 1 work shoe is £114.29, with 4.6 from 593 reviews, and 50 texts were read, several of them from Spain. The title prints no S1, S2, or S3, and neither the title nor the details block states a toe type, a slip mark, or ESD, so the class stays unstated. Where the texts talk about wear, they describe comfort on shifts of 10 to 12 hours, a light feel, and one Spanish-language review that still found the shoes in good shape after about three years of daily use. One reviewer with existing back pain found an eight-hour walking day easier than in earlier safety shoes, and another describes the elastic laces as durable. Price is the complaint even among people who liked them, including a reviewer who balked at nearly £100. Seller faults also appear: a wrong size sent, and an item that did not match the picture. A green pair looked poor after 10 months in one review, and the texts that were read do not repeat a sole-split pattern. The details block prints model 8544 and ASIN B0FHZ1SS1W, so this card stays off any class shortlist until the title states one.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Someone replacing a Uvex 1 shoe they already wear, after the photo on this dp/ link matches that pair.
Less suitable: Anyone choosing S1 or S3 from the title, or a site that requires a stated midsole.
Specifications
Common questions
What class are these Uvex 1 work shoes?
The title does not print S1, S2, or S3. The class is not stated.
Do they have a steel toe?
The card asks. Neither the title nor the details block says.
What are they made of?
The card asks and does not answer. Upper and sole are not stated.
The Uvex 1 Duo is listed at £94.64, the lowest price in this set, and the amazon.co.uk line is 4.6 from 151 reviews. The title is an S1 low shoe in black and red for light areas, and it leaves slip resistance, the toe material, and ESD unstated. Across 50 review texts, the repeated praise is light weight and comfort, including eight-hour use and a reviewer on a fourth pair of Uvex shoes. One detailed review says the shape suits a wide foot, and another still found the pair looking unworn after about six months. One wearer called the sole hard, like standing on a bare floor for eight hours, even after liking the insole. A separate review says water gets in, and a French-language review reports laces snapping after a few weeks with no spares supplied. It is the best value in this set when an S1 shoe for light areas is what you need, provided you match the photo to the dp/ link, because the details block prints ASIN B0DKTNS3BJ.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Dry, light indoor work when the assessment asks for an S1 low shoe and you want the lowest price in this set.
Less suitable: Wet floors, any job that needs a printed midsole or a slip mark, and anyone who found a hard sole unbearable on a long shift.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the Uvex 1 Duo have a steel toe?
The card asks, and the title does not say. The class on the title is S1 only.
Is the Uvex 1 Duo slip-resistant?
The title does not print SRC or SR. Slip resistance is not stated on this card.
Is the Uvex 1 Duo waterproof?
The title does not say waterproof. One review says it is not waterproof.
The Uvex 2 leather boot is titled S3 SRC ESD, in black and orange, at £129.99, with 4.4 from 946 reviews and 50 texts read. Reviewers on highways, rail, construction, a power station, and train maintenance describe it as lighter and more comfortable than older site boots, often with little break-in, and one construction review mentions a wide-foot fit. Grip is part of that praise. Water is argued in the same file: some reviews report dry feet on site, while others report wet feet after light rain, a hole in the side within a week, or water at the sole joint, and the title does not say waterproof. Soles are the other repeated fault, with several reviews describing a sole torn or coming unstuck within about three to seven months, and more than one account of a later pair lasting less than an earlier pair. Fit is pair-specific: one reviewer who usually takes a UK 8 preferred a UK 7, and another found too much volume for flat feet even with two insoles. The toe material is unstated, so a reviewer's guess about steel is not the specification, and the details block prints ASIN B0BFX9KWH5.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Outdoor or site work when the assessment asks for a leather S3 SRC ESD boot and you have read the conflicting water reviews.
Less suitable: A hot warehouse that only needs a perforated S1, standing water that calls for WR, S6, or S7, and anyone who needs metal-free printed on the title.
Specifications
Common questions
Are these Uvex 2 boots waterproof?
The title does not say waterproof. Some reviews report dry feet on site. Others report wet feet, including after light rain.
Do they have steel toes?
The card asks. The title says S3 SRC ESD and leather. It does not say steel or metal-free.
Are they slip-resistant?
The title includes SRC. That is the 2011 slip code, printed on this card.
The Uvex 1 perforated low shoe is £111.52, with 4.4 from 395 reviews, and 50 texts were read. The title prints S1, metal-free, ESD, a non-slip PU sole, SR, and width W11, while the details model line says S1 SRC and the department line says Women's under a men's work-footwear rank. Warehouse reviewers praise the light, breathable upper and a thick sole that stayed easy across five or six days a week. The holes are the limit in cold weather: one French-language review says the perforated upper is wrong for winter, and the title never claims a waterproof finish. Insoles are the repeated complaint, with more than one reviewer replacing thin supplied insoles, and one saying the extras pushed the spend over £100. Sizing is unsettled in the texts: an EU 45 felt like a 46, and that reviewer says other reviews advised buying a size smaller. One pair's sole started breaking under both shoes after about six weeks, set against that reviewer's earlier pair of the same model, which lasted much longer. The details block prints ASIN B0GDDKPGX2 and a first-available date of 31 December 2025, which sits against review dates from 2021.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A hot, dry indoor or warehouse shift when the assessment allows an S1 shoe with no midsole and you want width W11 printed on the title.
Less suitable: Winter, wet floors, site work that needs perforation resistance, and anyone who needs the supplied insole to be enough on its own.
Specifications
Common questions
Do these have a steel toe?
The title says metal-free. The card still asks about a steel toe.
Are they slip-resistant?
The title says non-slip and SR. The details model line says S1 SRC. Both appear on the card.
Can they be worn in hot weather?
The title says perforated and breathable. It gives no temperature rating. One review says the holes are not for winter.
The Uvex 3 quatro, model 68792, is an S3 SRC boot at £94.99, 35p above the Duo and the lowest S3 price in this set. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.3 from 25 reviews, and the file holds eight of those texts. Those eight describe a boot that feels light and comfortable for site work, and one buyer ordered a pair after using an employer-issued quatro. A reviewer who had worn an older quatro preferred this outsole to a heel skin that ruptured after about a year on the previous pair. One of the eight calls the boots waterproof, which the title does not claim. The faults in this sample are single reports: a broken upper lace link on arrival, and a smell after wearing. Model 68792 matches on the title and in the details block, while the details block still prints a different ASIN, B0FRB72NBQ, so you confirm the photo before treating this as the site boot.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Heavier site or forestry work when the assessment asks for an S3 boot and you can accept a small review sample.
Less suitable: A dry indoor shift that only needs S1, and anyone who wants a large set of UK review texts before buying.
Specifications
Common questions
Are the Uvex 3 quatro boots waterproof?
The title does not say. One of the eight review texts says waterproof. That is not the listing specification.
Do they have a steel toe?
The card asks. The title does not say steel or metal-free. It prints S3 SRC and model 68792.
What is the sole made of?
The card asks and the details block does not answer. Sole material is not stated.
The Uvex 2 BOA boot is the highest price in this set, at £149.99, and the title prints metal-free S3L, a BOA lace, and details model 65322. The amazon.co.uk line is 3.2 from five reviews, and the file contains one of those texts, marked as reviewed in Germany on 5 October 2026. That text praises the boot and describes workshop use and civil engineering or groundworks, with no criticism and no defect. Four of the five ratings have no text here, so the 3.2 score has no explanation in the file and no fault pattern can be stated. The title leaves waterproofing, slip marks, and ESD unstated. A BOA dial is the fastening, the package is listed as 34 × 26 × 12 cm, and the details block prints ASIN B0GTDX6C43 with a first-available date of 21 March 2026. Set against the leather S3 card and its 946 reviews, this listing is too thin to judge on wear.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A buyer whose assessment already specifies a metal-free S3L Uvex 2 with a BOA dial, and who can confirm this photo is model 65322.
Less suitable: Anyone judging comfort or durability from UK reviews, or a budget under £130 where the leather S3 card has far more texts.
Specifications
Common questions
Does this boot have a steel toe?
The title says metal-free. The card still asks about a steel toe.
Is it waterproof?
The card asks. The title does not say waterproof or WR.
Is there enough review evidence to judge it?
The line says 3.2 from 5 reviews. The file contains one German-language review and no criticism.
This page compares eight uvex safety shoe and boot listings on amazon.co.uk with the class, water wording, and range notes in public UK sources. The scores are star conversions from those cards, not a lab test. Review counts are the figures printed on the listings. An ESD mark is recorded only when the title states it, and it is not treated as shock protection.
Safety class
30%The class on the title has to match the hazard. S1, S2, S3, and S3L are not interchangeable, and a card with no class stays off the shortlist.
Water claim
20%WPA, S3, and SRC are not whole-shoe waterproofing. WR, S6, or S7 is the wording to look for when the finished shoe must resist water.
Range and upper
20%Uvex 1 is the lighter indoor range, Uvex 2 is the leather outdoor range, and Uvex 3 quatro is the heavier site boot. Metal-free is counted only when that model states it.
Fit and width
15%Uvex widths are 10, 11, and 12. Uvex 2 sizes 35 to 40 use a female last, and reviewers disagree on whether models run large.
Listing match and reviews
15%The dp/ link, the title, and the photo have to agree. Star lines and review counts come from the amazon.co.uk card and are not a wear test.
Match the class on the title to the risk assessment before you compare comfort or stars. Uvex 1 suits dry indoor work when a light shoe is allowed. Uvex 2 is the leather outdoor range. Uvex 3 quatro is the heavier site boot. Then check the water wording, ESD only if the workplace asks for it, the width, and whether the dp/ link matches the photo. Prices on these eight cards sit between about £94.64 and about £149.99. A card with no class on the title is not a shortlist entry.
Uvex safety shoes and boots are general-purpose safety footwear with a protective toe cap. You use them for warehouses, factories, logistics, and site work in the UK. The family number, Uvex 1, Uvex 2, or Uvex 3, tells you the build. It does not tell you whether the pair meets the assessment. The class printed on the shoe does that.
Comfort does not change the class the assessment names. A light Uvex 1 is the wrong shortlist when the rule says S3. Read the letters on the title before you compare star ratings.
S3 adds a cleated sole and perforation resistance. SRC is a 2011 slip code. Neither is whole-shoe water resistance. That mark is WR, S6, or S7, and Uvex says WR is not a lifetime promise.
ESD is for workplaces that ask for electrostatic control. Uvex prints an upper limit in megaohms on the range pages. It does not protect you from electric shock, and not every Uvex shoe is metal-free.
The first check is the class against the hazard, not the Uvex family name. S1 is a closed shoe with a 200 joule toe cap and no perforation insert unless the mark adds P, PL, or PS. S2 adds upper water resistance, written WPA. S3 adds a cleated sole and perforation resistance. S3L is the 2022 non-metal version at 4.5 mm. S3S is the 3.0 mm version. Uvex UK says the toe cap is tested at 200 joules and 15 kilonewtons.
State water properly. WPA, the upper resistance that comes with S2, is not whole-shoe WR. S3 does not mean waterproof. SRC does not mean waterproof. A review that says waterproof is not the listing specification. Look for WR, S6, or S7 if the finished shoe must resist water. Uvex says a WR mark is not a lifetime waterproof promise. None of the eight titles in this comparison states WR, S6, or S7. The perforated S1 is an open upper, and one review says the holes are wrong for winter.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You are on mostly dry floors and the assessment allows a light Uvex 1. The Duo is an S1 low shoe at the lowest price in this set, about £94.64, with 4.6 from 151 reviews. Skip it when you need a printed slip mark, a midsole, or a shoe for wet floors.
You need a leather S3 boot and you still have to ask about standing water. The Uvex 2 card prints S3 SRC ESD and leather at about £129.99, with 4.4 from 946 reviews. Water reviews on that card conflict, and the title does not say waterproof.
The assessment allows an S2 SRC ESD boot and does not require a perforation insert. This card has the largest review line in the set, 4.6 from 1,467 reviews, and reviewers describe a light boot on shifts of about 10 hours. It is the top pick on that review volume, not a waterproof boot.
The class on the title decides the shortlist, not the star line. The top pick is the Uvex 1 boot titled S2 SRC ESD, because it has the largest review line in this set, 4.6 from 1,467 reviews, for a lighter boot where the assessment does not require a perforation insert. The best value is the Uvex 1 Duo S1 low shoe at about £94.64 when light indoor work only needs S1. Neither pick is a waterproof shoe, and neither replaces the class your assessment already names.
Uvex 1 X-tended S2 boot
Largest review line in this set, 4.6 from 1,467 reviews, for a lighter S2 boot where no perforation insert is required.
Uvex 1 Duo S1 low shoe
Lowest shelf price in this set, about £94.64, when an S1 shoe for light areas is what you need.
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Public UK sources for class, marking, and who pays for PPE, plus the Uvex UK range notes. Listings and prices are from amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 16 October 2026.
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