Portwest Steel Textile Slip On Shoe S1P SR FO ESD

Slip on. Get to work. No fuss.

The Portwest FT55 is a no-nonsense slip-on safety shoe built for professionals who need certified protection without the faff of laces. Combining a steel toecap, pierce-resistant steel midsole, and ESD-rated antistatic construction in a lightweight, highly breathable textile upper, the FT55 is the kind of everyday safety shoe that earns its place in warehouses, logistics operations, workshops, and trade environments through sheer practical versatility.

Protection Where It Counts

Beneath the low-profile exterior, the FT55 carries a full S1P SR safety specification. A protective steel toecap guards against impact and compression hazards, while a pierce-resistant steel midsole provides reliable underfoot protection against sharp objects on site or in the workshop. The slip-resistant mono PU outsole delivers confident traction across a range of floor surfaces, with additional resistance to fuel and oil — covering the conditions most commonly encountered in warehousing, logistics, and light industrial environments.

Silicone Free — Where It Really Matters

One of the FT55's most important and frequently overlooked credentials is its completely silicone-free construction. In manufacturing environments where silicone contamination causes serious product quality issues — paint application, electronics assembly, glass handling, and precision manufacturing — standard footwear can be a genuine source of costly contamination. The FT55 eliminates that risk entirely, making it a compliant and responsible choice for environments with strict silicone exclusion policies.

ESD Approved for Electrostatic-Sensitive Workplaces

The FT55 is fully antistatic and approved for use in ESD-controlled environments — suitable for electronics manufacturing, laboratory settings, and any workplace where electrostatic discharge poses a risk to sensitive components, equipment, or processes. CE certified and non-magnetic, with nickel and ferrous-free construction making it metal detector friendly — a practical advantage in facilities with security or access screening in place.

Comfortable Enough for a Full Shift

The stretchy polyester mesh upper delivers superior breathability throughout the day, helping to regulate foot temperature and reduce moisture build-up during long shifts. A neoprene lining provides a closer, more comfortable fit that accommodates the foot securely without the need for laces or additional adjustment. Energy-absorbing cushioning in the heel region reduces impact fatigue during prolonged standing and walking, and reflective trim adds a measure of visibility in low-light working environments.

Versatile, Unisex, and Ready for the Job

Available in a unisex sizing run, the FT55 is well suited to warehouse operatives, forklift drivers, logistics and distribution workers, tradespeople, and manufacturing staff — anyone who needs a practical, certified safety shoe they can pull on and off quickly throughout a working day. The slip-on design makes it especially practical in environments where footwear is frequently removed and replaced, such as cleanroom entry points or multi-zone facilities.

Key Features:

• S1P SR FO ESD safety classification
• Protective steel toecap for impact and compression resistance
• Pierce-resistant steel midsole
• Slip-resistant, fuel and oil resistant mono PU outsole
• Silicone free — safe for paint, electronics, glass handling and precision manufacturing
• Antistatic and ESD-approved
• CE certified
• Metal detector friendly — non-magnetic, nickel and ferrous free
• Stretchy polyester mesh upper for superior breathability
• Neoprene lining for a closer, more comfortable fit
• Energy-absorbing heel cushioning
• Reflective trim for improved visibility
• Slip-on design — no laces
• Unisex sizing

Materials: Upper: Polyester Mesh | Lining: Non-woven | Toecap: Steel | Sole: Mono PU

Product Code: FT55