The QO 500 ESD in Black is a high-quality ESD occupational shoe by Birkenstock, specially designed to ensure maximum comfort and safety in EPA zones. This leather half-shoe offers optimal wearing comfort even during long workdays, thanks to the original Birkenstock footbed that perfectly adapts to the sole of the foot. The continuously conductive bedding complies with the ESD standard DIN EN 61340-5-1 and effectively protects against static discharges. The nitrile rubber outsole is oil- and petrol-resistant and provides additional safety with its slip resistance according to SRC standard. The shoe weighs 237 g in size 42, and the shoes are available in sizes 35 to 46. The cork and microfiber insole is replaceable, making the shoe particularly maintenance-friendly. Although the QO 500 ESD is classified as O2 and does not offer toe protection, a variant with a steel toe cap and puncture protection as QS 500 ESD S3 is available. Birkenstock uses exclusively high-quality materials from Europe for the production of these shoes, which highlights the durability and quality of the product.
For many years BIRKENSTOCK has been synonymous for excellent comfort and extraordinary quality, also in the ESD sector, all over the world. Due to their additional ESD features, the ESD shoes ensure a reliable protection against spontaneous static discharge and are therefore ideal for the use in EPAs. For their manufacturing BIRKENSTOCK uses high-quality materials from Europe. The outsole are highly slip- and abrasion-resistant providing good shock absorption. The unique BIRKENSTOCK footbed Professional adapts perfectly to the sole of the foot due to its surface structure.Ā Thereby it supports the foot offering the wearer best wearing comfort even during long working days.
In compliance with the ESD standard DIN EN 61340-5-1Ā
Shoes have been tested in accordance with the specifications of DIN EN 61340. They generally have a volume resistance of 7.5 x 10^5 to 3.5 x 10^7 ohms.
Work shoe class O2
Shoes without a protective toe cap. They are slip-resistant, antistatic and have energy absorption capacity in the heel area. They also have a closed heel area and meet the requirements for water penetration and water absorption.
Slip resistance SRC
The shoe is slip-resistant both on ceramic tiles with NaLS (sodium sulphate solution) and on steel floors with glycerine.
Exchangeable insole
The insole is not firmly integrated into the shoe, but only inserted loosely. It can therefore be easily replaced if necessary.