Description
The Birkenstock QO 500 Lace Up - Natural Leather is an EN ISO 20347:2012 O2-certified occupational shoe designed to provide reliable grip, ergonomic support and all-day comfort in demanding work environments such as nursing, healthcare, laboratories and light industry. Styled as a simple, modern sneaker with 6-hole lacing, the QO 500 features a water-resistant (WRU) smooth leather upper that is easy to clean and offers antistatic protection. The shoe does not have a protective toe cap, differentiating it from S3 safety footwear, but it incorporates a robust nitrile rubber outsole that is nonslip and oil- and petrol-resistant, with SRC-rated slip resistance and fuel oil resistance (FO). The outsole also provides energy absorption in the heel area (E), helping to reduce impact forces when standing or walking for extended periods. Inside, a removable, anatomically shaped cork-microfiber footbed supports the natural anatomy of the foot and can be washed or replaced when required. Certified to EN ISO 20347:2012 in protection category O2, the QO 500 combines Birkenstock’s well-known ergonomic footbed with professional occupational footwear requirements.
