The colour white is known as the standard in food and beverage production because it is easy to clean and sanitise. White safety shoes make it easy to spot stains and contamination, allowing the wearer to get things under control quickly. Protective footwear with highly slip-resistant outsoles are recommended to prevent slips and falls in line with uniform requirements in the food and beverage industry.
According to the 2023/2024 Labour Force Survey, 32% of workers in the UK suffered from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). These can be caused by manual handling, repetitive tasks and fixed or awkward postures such as stretching, bending, squatting and twisting. Ergonomic footwear with the right cushioning and support can help food industry workers maintain correct posture, reducing the risk of muscle strain and fatigue in the long term. It is also essential that safety shoes have impact protection such as steel or composite toe caps to prevent injury from heavy or falling objects.
Read on to learn more about the best white safety shoes for your food and beverage production workers with these styles from Shoes For Crews.
1. Inny
The Inny white safety shoe is a popular choice for workers in the food and beverage production industry. It is waterproof and has a recycled leather-like, microfibre upper. It features a composite toe cap and offers impact resistance of up to 200 joules. This style is designed to relieve everyday aches and pains and its removable insoles add extra comfort and support where your workers need it most.
Designed for high-pressured food processing environments, this white, slip-on safety shoe features a superior slip and clog-resistant outsole. Our advanced TripGuard technology ensures that slips and falls from one surface to another are greatly reduced. Giving your employees a safety shoe with extra cushioning and an energy-absorbing heel can help to prevent muscle fatigue after a long day on their feet.
2. Barra
The Barra is a unisex white safety shoe that has excellent slip and clog resistant outsoles that significantly reduce trips and falls on food production floors. Workers wearing lighter coloured footwear will also be able to quickly wipe and easily remove tough stains from their shoes. Its lining is made from recycled polyester and waterproof microfibre uppers, to help feet breathe and stay dry all day.
This slip-on style has elastic, adjustable laces that are perfect for food and drink production workers who need to limit contact with potentially hazardous substances. Our mission at Shoes For Crews is to prevent workplace injuries before they happen by providing industry leading technology and solutions to keep your employees safe. What is more, our slip-resistant outsoles are now made from repurposed EVA by recycling discarded flip-flops and industrial production waste.
3. Brandon
Our Brandon style is the best shoe for food and beverage workers who stand and operate heavy machinery for extended periods of time. It has extra padding at the ankle and tongue to help support your crew from the start to finish. Metal free and lightweight, the pair weighs just 585g in a men’s size 44. It is unisex and this white safety shoe offers a timeless, contemporary look that will complement your employees’ uniforms.
It also has a waterproof, recycled microfibre upper which makes daily maintenance a breeze. Food particles and liquids can be troublesome for food and drink production workers, so they need footwear made from materials that will be easy to clean both during and after work. Wearers can also reduce the risk of slipping and tripping on sudden turns with the TripGuard feature.
4. Guardian White
Our Guardian White style is a white safety boot that is built for employees who spend much of their shift on their feet. It features removable, extra-cushioned insoles made from recyclable materials, which is just one of the many ways we are reducing our carbon footprint in the world today. Its elevated, energy-absorbing heel can help relieve back pain and fully support the foot each step of the way.
This style is lightweight, weighs just 840g in a size 38 and has ventilated side panels to keep feet cool. It is equipped with our superior slip-resistant outsoles that help prevent slips, trips and falls and protects against falling objects that may come into contact with the shoe with its steel toe cap (up to 200J of resistance).
5. Catania
The Catania safety shoe is a slip-on with a wider fit. At 560g in a size 42, this lightweight shoe is an excellent choice for food industry workers. Made from water-resistant microfibre uppers, stains, spills and food particles can be wiped away instantly, making good hygiene extremely manageable.
One of our many metal-free styles, it offers optimal protection without the extra weight. On the one hand, its outsoles can withstand up to temperatures of 300ºC. On the other hand, if your employees are working inside cold, refrigerated areas, this white safety shoe can adapt well to changes in temperature and keep their feet warm. With its puncture-resistant and slip-resistant outsole, your employees can walk tall in the knowledge that they are protected from slips and falls, as well as from heavy objects while operating machinery.
Finding the right work shoe is no easy task. You need to make sure it has all the right features for your food and beverage production crew, plus, the right colour and a great fit. Investment in high-quality, comfortable work shoes and boots for your workers will pay off in the long term. If you would like to request a free pair of one of the white safety shoes mentioned in this article, get in touch with one of our footwear specialists. Or browse our full Catalog to see more safety footwear styles.
