Safety shoe size guide – the right fit for safety and comfort

An optimally fitting safety shoe is crucial for occupational safety, comfort and health in everyday work – whether in the trades, in industry or in the warehouse. Incorrect footwear often leads to pressure points, fatigue or even injuries – and in the corporate environment to avoidable returns, absenteeism and additional costs. With the AAV shop size guide, you can reliably find the right size and width for your safety shoes - quickly, easily and practically. This ensures that PPE fits correctly in accordance with DGUV requirements and ensures the intended protection.

Why fit is so important

Safety shoes not only protect against impacts, penetration or moisture – they also have to fit ergonomically. Only if the length and width are optimally chosen, the shoe offers a secure hold, relieves joints and enables fatigue-free work - even during long shifts. For companies, this means satisfied employees, fewer complaints, more safety and productivity.

Step-by-step sizing guide

1. Preparation

Place an A4 sheet of paper on the floor and secure it with adhesive tape.
Place your foot in the middle of it (for shoe size over 46, please use a larger sheet).

2. Create a foot outline

Trace the foot completely at a 90° angle.
Measure length: heel to longest toe.
Measure width: on the ball of the foot – where the foot is widest.

3. Enter values and determine the right size

Enter the measured values in the size chart.
Tip: Measure in the afternoon - then the foot size is most natural.

Size chart for safety shoes

Shoe size	Foot length in cm	Width 8	Width 9	Width 10	Width 11	Width 12	Width 13	Width 14
35	21,8–22,6	83	85	88	91	94	97	100
36	22,5–23,3	85	88	90	93	96	99	102
37	23,2–24,0	87	90	92	95	98	101	104
38	23,9–24,7	89	92	95	97	100	102	105
39	24,6–25,3	91	94	97	99	102	104	107
40	25,2–26,0	93	96	99	102	105	108	111
41	25,9–26,7	95	98	101	104	107	110	113
42	26,6–27,3	97	100	103	106	109	112	115
43	27,2–28,0	99	102	105	108	111	114	117
44	27,9–28,7	101	104	107	110	113	116	119
45	28,6–29,3	104	106	109	112	115	118	121
46	29,2–30,0	106	108	112	114	117	120	123
47	29,9–30,7	108	111	114	117	120	123	126
48	30,6–31,3	110	113	116	119	122	125	128
49	31,2–32,0	112	115	118	121	124	127	130
50	31,9–32,7	114	117	120	123	126	129	132

Extra-wide safety shoes – more space for comfort and protection

Around 25% of employees need safety shoes with extra width. In the AAV shop you will find models up to width 14 - ideal for wider feet, orthopaedic insoles or individual fit requirements. At the same time, you meet the DGUV requirement that PPE must fit optimally to ensure protection and comfort. Our extra-wide safety shoes are available in almost all protection classes – from S1 until S3 , as safety sandals, women's models or winter boots.

Benefits for companies and buyers

Efficient procurement: Reduce returns and misorders with accurate sizing.
Legal certainty: Meet DGUV and occupational health and safety requirements for correctly fitting PPE.
Productivity and well-being: Well-fitting shoes promote concentration and prevent overload.
Advantage in B2B: Uniform size advice for entire teams or departments – saves time and resources.

Personal advice from our PPE experts

Are you unsure which size or width is suitable for your employees? Our team of specialists for occupational safety and PPE advice will be happy to support you – by phone or e-mail.

+49 (511) 679997-0
info@aav-shop.de

With the AAV shop size guide, you can find the right fit for every foot - for a secure hold, high comfort and satisfied employees in your company.

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