HKS Crossmax Explorer BOA low shoe S3S, black

Standards and labels

• EN ISO 20345:2011

  Safety footwear with the EN ISO 20345:2011 rating is tested for essential safety features like toe cap impact and compression resistance, puncture resistance, and slip resistance. This standard ensures the footwear offers reliable protection against various hazards, giving you confidence in its durability and safety performance.

  Test results

  General Requirements FO

  This footwear's outsole is resistant to fuel and oil, preventing the material from degrading. It is ideal for work environments where you may come into contact with hydrocarbons like petrol, protecting the shoe's longevity and performance.

  General Requirements CR

  Provides protection against cutting hazards to the upper part of the foot. This footwear is made with a cut-resistant material to protect you from sharp objects like glass, metal, or tools in your work environment.

  General Requirements HI

  Provides heat insulation for the sole, protecting your feet from hot surfaces. When tested, the temperature inside the footwear does not increase by more than 22°C after 30 minutes on a surface of 150°C.

  General Requirements CI

  Provides insulation to keep your feet warm in cold environments. The sole protects against cold, tested for 30 minutes at -17°C to ensure the temperature inside doesn't drop significantly, making it ideal for winter work.

• CE Marking

  CE Marking is a label that shows a product meets certain safety and environmental standards set by the European Union. To get the CE Marking, a company must test and certify their product meets these standards. CE Marking is required for many products sold in the EU, including electronics, machinery, toys and medical devices. It helps ensure that products are safe for consumers and the environment, and allows for easy trade within the EU.

• Vegan

  Vegan refers to a lifestyle and diet that excludes all forms of animal exploitation, including the use of animal products, such as meat, dairy, eggs and honey. Vegan products are free from any animal-derived ingredients. In Europe, there are no specific requirements for labeling a product as vegan, but some countries have their own regulations for food labeling. The EU has an overview of the food labeling regulations that are in place, but these regulations do not specifically mention "vegan" as a label. However, a product can't be labeled as vegan if it contains any animal-derived ingredients. The Vegan Society and the European Vegetarian Union provide vegan certification for products that meet their criteria.

• Textiles

  Textiles are materials made from fibers, such as cotton, wool, or polyester. In Europe, there are rules for how textiles should be made, sold, and labeled. These rules are set by the European Union. These rules ensure that textiles are safe and do not contain harmful chemicals, that they are labeled correctly and that the use of certain dangerous chemicals are banned. These rules are set to protect the health and safety of consumers and the environment. Companies that make or sell textiles in the EU must comply with these rules.

• Made in Germany

  "Made in Germany" is a label used to indicate that a product has been manufactured or produced in Germany. The label is not regulated by EU laws and doesn't have specific requirements, but it's an indication of quality, craftsmanship and reliability that many German companies and products are known for. However, some German companies and industries may have their own standards and certifications for the "Made in Germany" label, such as VDA for the automobile industry or TUV for the electronic products. In addition, the German government does not have any specific laws or regulations for the use of "Made in Germany" label. It is up to the companies themselves to decide if they want to use it, and if they do, it is their responsibility to ensure that the products are truly made in Germany.

• Oeko-Tex Standard 100

  Oeko-Tex Standard 100 is a product certification program for textiles, which is awarded by the Oeko-Tex Association. This program verifies that the textile products are free from harmful chemicals. To be able to use the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 label, a product must meet certain requirements set by the Oeko-Tex Association which include limits on the levels of harmful substances such as pesticides, heavy metals, and formaldehyde. The textile products are inspected and certified by Oeko-Tex, they can use the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 label on their packaging to show that they are free from harmful chemicals. This certification is for all types of textiles, from raw materials to finished products, and it is globally recognized.