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title: "uvex 3 | The safety shoe for the construction industry"
url: "https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/uvex-3-safety-shoes/"
description: The uvex 3 safety shoe is particularly robust and meets extreme requirements within heavy-duty applications.
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date: 2023-10-11
modified: 2023-11-16
locale: en_GB
---
# uvex 3 | The safety shoe for the construction industry
[uvex 3 MACSOLE®](https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/uvex-3-macsole/)
uvex 3 – safety and comfort made easy.
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**uvex 3** safety shoes have been specially developed for the **extreme demands** faced in heavy applications. They combine necessary robustness with a sporty and dynamic design. Equipped with the **latest uvex technologies**, the uvex 3 reliably protect the wearer while providing **high levels of comfort**.
[Download PDF](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/fileadmin/www.uvex-safety.com/Product_Groups/uvex_3/uvex_3_EN.pdf?1634818867) [BUy now](https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/products/safety-shoes/?properties=01973b91ae817122878fca18ee58f47c)
Safety Shoes for extreme requirements - what the uvex 3 is all about:
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Unique design approach of safety shoes based on biomechanics.
Innovative climate control system that optimises breathability and climate management.
Midsole with shock absorption and energy-return features, made of foamed polyurethane
Electrostatic discharge (ESD-)footwear in accordance with EN 61340-5-1
**uvex medicare +**
certified for orthopaedic insoles and shoe adjustments
Free of silicones in accordance with automotive industry tests.
Hard work. Easy going. Explained in the x-showcase.
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uvex 3: the features
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Sustainability — recycled insoleExtraordinary sensitivityuvex waterstop technologyuvex lacelockuvex ankleprouvex i-PUREnrj Technology
**Sustainability — recycled insole**
The uvex 3 is free from harmful substances according to our restricted substances list. What’s more, the insole is made of 85 % recycled foam und 73 % recycled textile.
**Extraordinary sensitivity**
A high degree of sensitivity and the flexibility of the sole are especially important when operating machines controlled by foot.
**uvex waterstop technology**
uvex waterstop technology reliably protects against water penetration for four times longer than required by the standard.
**uvex lacelock**
Optimised lacing for increased stability with locking lace hooks.
**uvex anklepro**
Provides excellent protection against painful impacts in the ankle area.
**uvex i-PUREnrj Technology**
uvex’s innovative new polyurethane sole technology— uvex i-PUREnrj—returns the landing energy over the entire sole unit back to the wearer, redefining shock absorption and stability. The sole of the uvex 3 features a special antifatigue effect thanks to 68% energy return in the forefoot area, 65% energy return underneath the heel and the high shock absorption level of 44 joules.
uvex 3 - for demanding areas such as construction, engineering and heavy industry
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uvex 3 S3L CI models – for harsh environments, specially designed for working in cold conditions and snow
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With their warm winter lining and water-repellent uvex waterstop leather outer shoe material, the uvex 3 S3L CI models are perfect for clearing snow and carrying out other winter-related tasks.
[  ](https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/products/safety-shoes/?properties=01973b91ae817122878fca18ee58f47c)
Buy now!
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[Go to the webshop](https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/products/safety-shoes/?properties=01973b91ae817122878fca18ee58f47c)
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uvex 3 Folder
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[Download now (PDF)](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/fileadmin/www.uvex-safety.com/Product_Groups/uvex_3/uvex_3_EN.pdf?1634818867)
[  ](https://uvex-safety.com/blog/uvex-3-technology-biomechanics-shock-absorption/)
The story behind
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[Read more about the uvex 3 in the uvex x-pertblog!](https://uvex-safety.com/blog/uvex-3-technology-biomechanics-shock-absorption/)