Looking for the best womens safety shoes 2025? Look no further – our comprehensive guide to the best of what’s on the market right now has you covered.
But first, a disclaimer: You won’t find any ‘unisex’ designs in this list. That’s because we believe the best women’s safety shoes are those made specifically for women’s feet, which tend to be a different shape to men’s.
Women’s feet tend to be narrower than men’s and they usually take more frequent, shorter strides, often rolling their feet inwards slightly as they walk – something that can be corrected with the right footwear.
Among the other common differences between men and women are that women tend to have:
Sadly, many manufacturers still make all their safety shoes on a mould or ‘last’ based on the average male foot, and market to women by reducing their sizes and changing the colour palette of their designs.
Fortunately, though, there are other manufacturers who are leading the way in designing safety shoes made specifically for women’s feet.
Our top pick of women’s safety shoes currently on the market is:
Made from water-resistant full drumming with a patent leather upper, and incorporating a steel toe cap and composite midsole, these lace-up S3 SRC-rated women’s safety shoes are designed in a trainer style and feature MTS’s ON STEAM® microfibre hyper-ventilated lining for breathability.
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#2 MTS Beauty Womens Safety Shoes
These slip-on S3 SRC-rated women’s safety shoes are designed in a loafer style and made from water-resistant full drumming with a patent leather upper and the same ON STEAM® microfibre lining, steel toe cap and composite midsole as their lace-up counterpart above.
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Again designed in a trainer style, these S3 SRC-rated women’s safety shoes come with a water-resistant soft microfibre upper, padded tongue, and foam lining. Protection comes from a steel toe cap and composite midsole, while MTS’s FLEX SYSTEM® technology in the sole unit allows for enhanced flexibility during wear, further increasing comfort and support for the wearer’s feet. The Elle model also incorporates an antibacterial antistatic insole with moisture wicking technology for better comfort, foot hygiene and safety.
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These slip-on, S3 SRC-rated women’s safety shoes are made from soft leather with a water repellent upper, and incorporate a steel toe cap.
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Designed in a classic style, these lace-up S3 SRC-rated women’s safety shoes have a leather upper and a lightweight sole. Protection comes from a steel toe cap and a ballistic midsole.
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These slip-on, S2-rated women’s safety shoes from Lavoro have uppers made from full grain leather, and a leather lining. Protection comes from a composite toe cap and midsole, while Lavoro’s ‘air pump’ insole improves energy return during wear for enhanced comfort.
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Designed in a classic ‘court’ style with a low heel, these women’s safety shoes incorporate a composite toe cap and midsole for lightweight protection. Rated S3 SRC, they have uppers made from full grain leather, and a leather lining.
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These S2 SRC-rated women’s safety shoes have a leather upper and anti-slip sole, and incorporate a steel toe cap for protection.
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