
S5 safety thigh boots with knee reinforcements: complete protection made in Europe
Walk (and kneel) where others dare not.
In a sewer, on a flooded construction site, or during an emergency response , water isn't the only danger. What lies beneath the water is even more so. Safety waders combine an S5 safety boot with a waterproof leg protector reinforced at the knees. They are essential PPE for construction, sanitation, and industrial professionals who require complete protection against moisture, crushing, and abrasion.
✅ Why is this model the life insurance for your feet?
Don't know what you're walking on? This model takes care of that for you. Here's the breakdown:
➡️ S5 Safety Standard (The complete shield)
- Feature: Boot equipped with a steel toecap (200 Joules) and a steel anti-perforation sole.
- This allows you to move blindly through murky water without risking your physical safety. A cinder block falls? A rusty nail lies at the bottom of the mud? Your feet remain unharmed. This is the maximum level of protection required by regulations.
➡️ Reinforced knees (Increased durability)
- Feature: Double thickness of material welded specifically on the patellar area.
- This allows you to work on your knees on concrete, grates, or rubble without damaging your equipment. This is the number one wear area on construction sites, and here it's protected to double the lifespan of the waders.
➡️ Plavitex® Heavy Duty technology
- Feature: Thick technical PVC fabric on polyester backing, designed to resist mechanical abrasion.
- This allows you to rub against rough walls, welded wire mesh, or branches without tearing your equipment on first contact. It's sturdy, built to last.
➡️ High-frequency (HF) bilateral welding
- Feature: Boot/leg junction and seams fused into the fabric.
- This allows you to guarantee 100% structural watertightness. Where a conventional seam eventually rots or leaks under water pressure, the HF weld remains impenetrable.
➡️ SRC all-terrain sole
- Feature: Certified anti-slip deep-lug sole.
- This allows you to maintain your balance in greasy mud, on wet concrete, or on silty bottoms. Stability is crucial when carrying loads or working in the current.
⚙️ Detailed technical specifications
- Manufactured in the European Union 🇪🇺 (Strict compliance with PPE standards).
- Standard: EN ISO 20345 S5 SRC (Maximum safety).
- Foot Safety: Steel toe cap + Steel midsole.
- Leg Safety: Additional reinforcements at the knees.
- Material: Plavitex Heavy Duty (PVC/Polyester) resistant and waterproof.
- Support: Elasticated belt attachment straps with quick buckles.
- Color: Dark Olive (Standard).
👁️ Pro Tip: Maintenance & Safety
On S5 class PPE, maintenance is not optional; it is a safety procedure:
- Rinsing is essential 🚿: After each outing, give it a quick rinse with clean water to remove mud, salt or chemicals that attack PVC over time.
- Vertical drying 💨: Hang them by the boots. Moisture (perspiration) must be able to escape.
- Careful storage 🧱: Avoid leaving them in direct sunlight (UV), do not fold them. Store them hanging.
💡 Tip : Use our wall mount for optimal drying without deforming the stem.
- Easy repair 🩹: A tear? Don't panic. Plavitex repairs very easily with flexible PVC glue and a patch. No need to throw it away, just repair and be good to go.
- S5 Control ⚠️: As with any safety shoe, if the toecap receives a heavy impact, replace the equipment.
🤝🏼 Replacement commitment: If your boots suffer structural damage while protecting you, contact us for a replacement offer.
ℹ️ Size Guide & Fit
- How to choose? Check out our size guide.
- Adjustment: Sturdy elastic straps to keep the thigh-high boot in place without hindering your movements, even with thick work trousers underneath.
✅ Complete your equipment: comfort and logistics
Safety is there, now add comfort:
- ❄️ Against the cold: The metal of the shell conducts cold. Our thermal booties are your best ally for winter construction sites or static work in cold water.
- 🧱 For storage: Safety thigh boots are heavier. Don't leave them lying on the floor. Our wall-mounted rack supports the weight and organizes your professional locker room.
👉🏼 Don't play with your safety, equip yourself with S5 👈🏼