About Safety Jogger
Overview
Safety Jogger is a Belgian brand specializing in personal protective equipment (PPE), best known for its safety footwear, workwear, and industrial protective gear. Established in 2000 as part of the Belgian footwear company Cortina, the brand leverages decades of manufacturing expertise to develop affordable, high-quality safety products for professional use. Safety Jogger serves customers in more than 143 countries with millions of units sold annually.1
History
The origins of Safety Jogger trace back to 1950, when Cortina, a family-owned shoe manufacturer, was founded in Belgium. Over the following decades, Cortina expanded into an international footwear company managing multiple brands.
In 2000, Cortina launched Safety Jogger to focus specifically on occupational safety footwear. While initially concentrating on protective shoes, the brand rapidly expanded its portfolio to include complete PPE solutions. Supported by Cortina’s manufacturing experience, research capabilities, and global distribution network, Safety Jogger grew into a worldwide supplier of certified industrial safety products.
Company Profile
- Brand: Safety Jogger
- Founded: 2000
- Parent company: Cortina Group (Belgium)
- Industry: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Headquarters: Oudenaarde, Belgium
- Markets served: 143+ countries
- Products sold annually: Over 12 million PPE products
- Product categories: Safety footwear, workwear, gloves, head protection, eye protection, hearing protection, respiratory protection, socks, overshoes, and accessories2
Products
Safety Jogger provides a comprehensive range of PPE designed for industrial and professional environments.
Safety Footwear
Safety footwear remains the company’s flagship product line. Collections include:
- Steel toe safety shoes
- Composite toe safety shoes
- Waterproof safety boots
- Slip-resistant footwear
- Lightweight work shoes
- ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) footwear
- Tactical footwear
- Women’s safety footwear
- Occupational shoes for healthcare and hospitality
Many models comply with international standards such as EN ISO 20345 and are available in protection classes including S1, S1P, S2, S3, S4, S5, and newer classifications depending on the specific model.
Workwear
Safety Jogger manufactures professional clothing designed for durability, comfort, and workplace safety. Offerings include jackets, trousers, high-visibility clothing, coveralls, softshell garments, and rainwear.
Hand Protection
The company offers industrial gloves suited for various applications, including mechanical work, precision handling, chemical resistance, cut protection, and disposable gloves.
Head-to-Toe PPE
Beyond footwear, Safety Jogger produces safety helmets, respirators, safety goggles, hearing protection, safety overshoes, work socks, and protective accessories. This broad portfolio supports the company’s strategy of offering a complete “head-to-toe” PPE solution.3
Technology
Safety Jogger incorporates various proprietary and industry-standard technologies into its products, including:
- Composite and steel toe caps
- Anti-slip outsoles
- Puncture-resistant midsoles
- Waterproof membranes
- Breathable linings
- Energy-absorbing heels
- Lightweight EVA midsoles
- ESD protection
- Oil- and fuel-resistant soles
- Heat-resistant outsoles
- Metal-free constructions for selected models
The company designs its products in Europe and validates them through in-house research, development, and testing facilities prior to commercial release.4
Industries Served
Safety Jogger products are utilized across a wide variety of industries, including:
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Warehousing
- Oil and gas
- Mining
- Automotive
- Food processing
- Agriculture
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Cleaning services
- Chemical industry
- Security and tactical operations
- Maintenance and engineering5
Quality and Certifications
Safety Jogger manufactures PPE that complies with major international standards, including EN ISO 20345 (Safety Footwear), EN ISO 20347 (Occupational Footwear), ASTM safety standards (selected products), CE certification, and UKCA certification where applicable.
Products undergo rigorous laboratory testing for impact resistance, compression resistance, slip resistance, water penetration, sole durability, electrical properties, and abrasion resistance.
Global Presence
Safety Jogger operates through an international network of distributors and partners, supplying products to more than 143 markets across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, North America, and Latin America. The brand maintains extensive inventory and distribution capabilities to support rapid product availability worldwide.
Vision and Mission
The company’s vision is to deliver constant innovation in PPE by utilizing advanced technology and over 70 years of experience.6 Its mission is to provide head-to-toe protection for every workplace, combining competitive pricing, dependable quality, modern design, and sustainable product development.
Sustainability
Safety Jogger emphasizes sustainability through durable product design, continuous material innovation, responsible product development, long product life cycles, and ongoing improvements in manufacturing and supply chain practices.7
Reputation
Safety Jogger has built a reputation for offering PPE that balances cost, comfort, and certified protection. Its products are widely used by professionals and organizations seeking reliable safety equipment across industrial sectors. The brand is particularly noted for making certified European-designed safety footwear accessible at competitive price points.
