Over shoes are a protective covering that fits over the shoes. Fitting involves stepping into the cover which encloses the entire sole of the shoe toward the ankle, where the coverage can be adjusted using the elasticated or tie closure. In short, no. Over shoes that fall under the category of personal protection equipment are designed to form a barrier between the shoe and surrounding environment and have no insulating properties at all.

Over shoes are an essential piece of PPE (personal protective equipment). Often referred to as shoe covers, they're used in a wide range of workplace settings and deliver a range of features to suit their intended application. In most cases, they prevent dirt and debris transferring from the soles of shoes into a hygiene priority location. In chemical handling situations, the aim is to minimise the risk of chemical splash transferring from the shoes to the skin when removing PPE.EN ISO 61340-5-1 is not as complicated to understand as it first appears, and it specifies the general requirements for an ESD control process for PPE to protect electronic devices from electrostatic build up (ESD). If you fall under one of the above categories, it is most likely that your employer will have a duty of care to provide PPE where risk or need has been identified, and this may include over shoes. Laminated polyethylene and polypropylene, however, provides an effective barrier to non-hazardous liquids. Over shoes made in this way are used widely in food preparation.

We want to make it easy for you, so here are some key terms that will help you understand the range and applications a little better. Finance is subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. Performance Cycling Limited FRN: 720557 trading as Tredz are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are a credit broker not a lender – credit is subject to status and affordability and is provided by Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC. Terms & Conditions Apply.Material - Polyethylene features heavily in most over shoe construction and is subject to different production methods depending on the intended application.