DescriptionWork footwear designed for on-the-job comfort and slip resistance. The QO 500 lace-up safety shoe combines a fluid-resistant natural leather upper with a nitrile rubber sole to meet workplace requirements for slip, oil and petrol resistance while providing an anatomic cork-latex footbed for long-term support.
Features- Contoured cork-latex footbed that adapts with wear
- Fluid-resistant, PU-coated smooth natural leather upper (WRU)
- Microfibre insole lining for skin-friendly comfort
- Nitrile rubber outsole with SRC slip-resistance
- Slip-, oil- & petrol-resistant outsole; energy absorption in heel (E); antistatic protection (A)
- Certified to EN ISO 20347:2012 — protection category O2
Materials- Upper: Natural leather, PU-coated smooth leather (WRU) — breathable and durable
- Insole: Microfibre — soft, tear-resistant, skin-friendly
- Footbed: Contoured cork-latex — insulating with good cushioning
- Outsole: Nitrile rubber (SRC) — slip-, oil- and petrol-resistant
Item information- Item no.: 1021021
- Color: Black
Technical specifications- Model: QO 500
- Brand: Birkenstock
- Upper: Fluid-resistant PU-coated smooth natural leather (WRU)
- Footbed: Contoured cork-latex footbed
- Insole lining: Microfibre
- Outsole: Nitrile rubber (SRC) — slip, oil & petrol resistant
- Protections: Energy absorption in heel (E); antistatic (A)
- Certification: EN ISO 20347:2012 — Protection category O2
- Available widths: Regular / Wide
- Size systems: US (unisex) with EU conversions
- Retailer country page: US
Recommended applications- Light industrial and manufacturing environments
- Logistics, warehousing and distribution centers
- Service sector and facilities maintenance
- Food service and kitchens (fluid-resistant upper, slip-resistant outsole)
Certifications & compliance- EN ISO 20347:2012 — O2 (occupational footwear without toe protection)
- SRC-rated outsole for enhanced slip resistance
- Meets performance requirements for E (energy absorption) and A (antistatic)