Understanding thermosets
Once cured, an epoxy matrix cannot simply be melted and moulded again. Recovering fibres or other fractions requires separate processing, rather than remoulding the original composite.
SSD · SAFETY FOOTWEAR
Safety in
every step.
For the work you do.
For the future we share.
Discover work footwear that brings together protection, comfort and a fresh perspective on design.
Explore the collection ↗PROTECTION MEETS EVERYDAY MOVEMENT
A fresh take on work footwear2026 / COLLECTION
SAFETY WITHOUT COMPROMISECOMFORT THROUGHOUT THE DAYA MORE CONSIDERED FUTURE
FIND YOUR WORKDAY FIT
Different work.
The same dedication.
Three collections. Distinct approaches to style and comfort. Find the right starting point for your next pair.
THE 2026 COLLECTION
Ready for your
next working day.
Materials and comfort at a glance. Select any model for the complete specification.
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OUR NEXT STEP
A smaller footprint.
A bigger ambition.
PROTECTING MORE THAN FEET
Better steps.
A shared future.
We believe the future of safety footwear should consider both the people who wear it and the world we work in.
Sustainability is a direction we are committed to exploring: from more considered material choices to the next generation of footwear design.
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Explore the materials research ↗Our direction is to consider carbon origin, processing energy and material recovery alongside the safety requirements of each model.
MATERIALS & RESEARCH
Why the material
inside matters.
A toe cap is a small component with an important role. The research supplied by Kessin looks beyond protection to carbon origin, processing energy and what happens after use.
BIO-TOE / PA5641%
Bio-based content in the formulation described by Kessin
MATERIAL-LEVEL RESEARCH · NOT A WHOLE-SHOE PERCENTAGESTART WITH THE RAW MATERIAL
A different source of carbon.
The paper describes a PA56 formulation with 41% bio-based content from non-food biomass. Replacing part of the fossil feedstock is one consideration; a full environmental assessment also needs production, use and end-of-life data.
This figure refers to the Bio-Toe formulation in the source paper. It does not establish the bio-based content or toe-cap material of the SSD models in this catalogue.
Exploring thermoplastics
Thermoplastic polyamides can be remelted and reshaped. The paper explores this route to preserving material value; practical recovery still depends on material quality, separation and an available recycling route.
Bio-based does not mean biodegradable.
Bio-based describes the origin of a material’s feedstock, not how it breaks down. The source paper does not present PA56 as biodegradable under real-world disposal conditions.
Material terminology · European Bioplastics ↗EXPLORE THE SOURCE
Research reference.
Website introduction adapted from Kessin’s materials research, dated 11 December 2025.
Composite toe cap of safety shoes impact to Environment
Choosing an SSD model? Ask our team to confirm its toe-cap material, safety documentation and available end-of-life options.
Discuss your requirements ↗THE SSD APPROACH
Protection is the beginning.
How it feels matters, too.
Safety. Comfort. Design. Innovation. Four ideas behind the SSD collection, with a German office in Leingarten to help you explore the range.
Safety
Explore toe protection and penetration-resistant constructions, with specifications listed for each model.
Comfort
From breathable mesh to padded collars and winter linings, discover options for different working days.
Design
Low-cut shoes, boots and sandals, with sporting details and practical shapes across the collection.
Innovation
A forward-looking mindset, with an ambition to bring protection, considered materials and design closer together.
LET’S TALK FOOTWEAR
The right step
starts with a conversation.
Looking for a specific model or footwear for your team? Get in touch with our German office.
info@ssd-schuhe.com ↗Lange Str. 39
74211 Leingarten
Germany