Portwest Apex S3S safety boot aussie zipper

Portwest Apex Composite Aussiboots is an S3S-rated safety boot with composite toe protection, composite penetration resistance and a heat-resistant outsole. The model is designed for construction, industrial and logistics environments in Nordic conditions where S3-level protection and slip resistance are required on wet and uneven surfaces.

Portwest Apex Composite Aussiboots S3S HRO SR

General Information

The primary application is construction sites, industrial facilities and warehousing where toe protection, penetration resistance and slip control are mandatory. The key functional benefit is traction: the ladder grip outsole construction combined with a PU/rubber compound is engineered to perform on uneven terrain.

For specifiers: in environments with wet floors, oil exposure or intermittent contact heat, HRO and FO markings help align the footwear with site risk assessments without additional model-specific testing.

Technical Specifications

• FOOTWEAR TYPE: mid-cut safety boot (aussie-style)
• CLOSURE: zipper
• PROTECTION CLASS: S3S
• TOE CAP: composite
• PENETRATION RESISTANCE: composite
• WATER RESISTANCE or MEMBRANE: water-repellent upper (no membrane specified)
• UPPER MATERIAL: nubuck leather
• OUTSOLE: PU/rubber, ladder grip construction, HRO 300 °C, FO
• LINING: mesh
• FIT: standard last (manufacturer information also references wide fit)
• ANKLE SUPPORT: mid-cut design with padded collar
• THERMAL PROPERTIES: heat-resistant outsole up to 300 °C (HRO)
• SLIP RESISTANCE: SR
• SIZE RANGE: EU 36–50 (product data); size chart EU 34–52
• STANDARD: EN ISO 20345 (Safety footwear) 2022 +A1:2024 S3S HRO SR FO SC LG
• STANDARD: AS 2210.3 (Personal protective equipment – Safety footwear) 2019 S3

Size Chart

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• EU: 34–52
• UK Women: 1–9
• US Women: 3–11
• UK Men: 1–17
• US Men: 6–18

Advantages and Differences Compared to Similar Products

• Composite toe cap and penetration-resistant midsole support metal-free requirements in environments with metal detectors or magnetic restrictions.
• HRO-rated outsole (300 °C) positions the model for applications with recurring contact heat compared to standard S3 outsoles.
• SR slip rating and ladder grip profile emphasize traction and ladder use compared to flat-sole warehouse footwear.
• Zipper closure and pull tabs prioritize quick donning compared to traditional lace-up S3S boots.

Intended Use

Suitable for end users, supervisors and HSE managers in construction, industry and logistics where S3S classification, penetration resistance and slip control on wet or oily surfaces are required. Applicable for permanent staff as well as temporary or seasonal workers when fast donning is operationally relevant.

Not suitable for environments requiring certified chemical resistance, electrical insulation classification or fully waterproof membrane construction (WR) without specific product confirmation.

For non-users: select this model when the risk assessment specifies S3-level baseline protection, slip resistance and a heat-resistant outsole within one boot category.

Q & A

• Compatibility: standard and orthopedic insoles can typically be used, subject to fit verification.
• Warranty: subject to seller and manufacturer warranty terms; no specific duration stated in the product data.
• Model updates: certification markings may vary by production batch; verify delivered batch markings where required.
• Availability: colours Brown, Black and Beige; sizes EU 36–50.
• Technical enquiries: provide site-specific requirements (standards and exposure conditions) for formal technical verification.
• Returns: return policy with 80% credit.

Delivery Information

Delivery to specified address. Lead time: from 7 days from order.

Retail availability: Kerava and Turku not specified.