DescriptionThe QO 500 is a professional safety shoe designed for long shifts and varied working environments. It features a fluid-resistant natural leather upper, a contoured BIRKENSTOCK® cork-latex footbed for anatomical support, and a nitrile rubber outsole providing slip-, oil- and petrol-resistance. Certified to EN ISO 20347:2012 (protection category O2), the model balances stability, comfort and industry-required protections for occupational use.
Features- Contoured cork-latex footbed that shapes to the foot with wear
- Fluid-resistant, PU-coated smooth natural leather upper (WRU)
- Microfibre footbed lining for skin-friendly comfort
- Nitrile rubber sole with SRC slip-resistance
- Outsole resistant to slip, oil and petrol (SRC, FO)
- Energy absorption at the heel (E)
- Antistatic protection (A)
- Certified safety shoe according to EN ISO 20347:2012 — protection category O2
Materials- Upper: Natural leather (smooth or tumbled), PU-coated for fluid resistance
- Insole/lining: Microfibre — soft, skin-friendly and durable
- Footbed: BIRKENSTOCK® contoured cork-latex for cushioning and insulation
- Outsole: Nitrile rubber providing slip-, oil- and petrol-resistance (SRC)
Technical specifications- Model name: QO 500
- Item no.: 1011244
- Category: Professional Footwear / Lace-up shoes / Unisex / Professional
- Upper: PU-coated smooth natural leather (WRU — water/fluids resistant upper)
- Footbed: Contoured cork-latex anatomical footbed (BIRKENSTOCK®)
- Footbed lining: Microfibre
- Sole: Nitrile rubber (SRC)
- Outsole properties: Slip-, oil- & petrol-resistant (SRC, FO)
- Additional protection: Energy absorption at heel (E); antistatic (A)
- Certification: EN ISO 20347:2012 — protection category O2
- Available widths: Regular / Wide
- Available sizes (this variation group): EU 36–46 (stock-dependent); US unisex sizing mapping in options
- Market / country listing: US (USD pricing)