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title: A Guide to the 2022 Safety Footwear Standards
description: The 2022 EN ISO 20345 safety footwear standards feature new classifications and codes. This guide will give you a clear understanding of all the changes.
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# [A Guide to the 2022 Safety Footwear Standards](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/2022-safety-footwear-standards-guide)

 Written by [Matthew Roberts](https://blog.v12footwear.com/whitepaper-blogs/author/matthew-roberts) | Feb 1, 2024 4:24:07 PM

The 2022 updates to the EN ISO 20345 safety footwear standards have brought about several changes in safety classifications and codes. To make sure you're feeling informed on these changes, we've written this comprehensive guide, which will provide you with a clear understanding of:

 

- The specific requirements for each safety classification from SB - S7
- The additional protective features that safety shoes and boots can include
- What these safety classifications and additional features offer the wearer

 

 

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