Overall rating: 4.785714 / 5 from 14 reviews.
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Sehr bequem
"Der Schuh ist sehr bequem und lässt sich gut über den ganzen Tag tragen. Der Schuh ist leider im Bereich der Bindung nicht wasserdicht, also nicht in tiefere Pfützen treten."
Super
"Je cherche des chaussures pour travailler dans la securité et faire de la moto , pour la secu c'est top mais pour la moto non car les crampons m'empeche de passer les vitesses domage ."
À améliorer !
"Très bonne qualité !!! Je les utilise régulièrement pour mon boulot en espaces verts. Protection des orteils contre les projections de cailloux douloureuses par la débroussailleuse. Super les accroches latérales de la languette qui l’empêche de glisser à droite ou à gauche. La cheville est bien maintenue. Elle semblent assez imperméables et respirantes. Après 6h de jardinage en milieu tropical (débroussailleuse, tondeuse. tronçonneuse) j’ai les pieds nettement moins moites ! Et la "boîte à orteils" est plus large que les modèles standard. C’était mon critère premier pour le choix de ce modèle. Cependant, la boîte à orteils pourrait être encore plus large à l’image des chaussure barefoot. Mon petit orteil est encore comprimé mais par rapport aux modèles standard… c’est un gros soulagement. Autre chose, la semelle n’est pas suffisament antidérapante, mouillée, ça glisse gsur le carrelage lisse et même sur les pédales de mon véhicule. L’idéal pour moi : une semelle de chaussure de randonnée (cramponnée) ! Au final, les meilleures chaussures de sécu de toute ma carrière (après 2 mois d’utilisation intensive). Jérôme T."
Bonnes chaussures!
"Comme toute chaussure les premiers pas sont pas évidents et douloureux. Mais on sent une super qualité du produit. Cela fait quelques jours déjà et je me sens bien mieux dans les chaussures. Je recommande!"
My colleagues bought these boots
"My colleagues bought these boots as we works 12hr shifts and our boots supplied by our employer were big bulky and heavy. These Birkenstocks are a game changer, light, comfy and good fit/support. Like wearing your favorite slippers"
Birkenstock QS700 Microfiber Black High-Top Safety Shoe (£140 UK)
"The Birkenstock QS700 is an expensive but genuinely foot-friendly steel toe option, and its wide toe box alone makes it stand out in a market full of narrow, uncomfortable safety shoes. While there are legitimate concerns about price and long-term durability in certain areas, it solves the biggest problem many people have with steel toes: toe pain. Purchase & Sizing Experience I bought these in a UK 10 / 10. 5. Sizing is slightly unusual, so it’s worth trying them on if you can. I visited the Birkenstock store on King’s Road near Sloane Square, but they didn’t have them in stock. You also can’t return them to a physical store — returns must go through online services. Delivery took a little longer than expected, which was annoying, but to their credit, they provided updates about delays. Pros 1. Wide Toe Box (Main Reason to Buy) This is the standout feature. If you have wide feet or are transitioning toward barefoot-style footwear, most steel toes are brutal. I’ve previously had issues where my big toe and little toe would get cut up within an hour or two. I’ve worn these indoors for over 1 hour 40 minutes with zero toe irritation. That alone makes them worth serious consideration. The steel toe cap accommodates natural toe splay far better than standard safety boots. If wide steel toes are what you’re after, this is one of the few viable options. 2. Solid Steel Toe Cap with Reinforcement The toe cap feels substantial and protective. It has noticeable weight (as expected with steel), but not excessively heavy compared to other steel-toed boots. There’s also a reinforced scuff guard at the front, which adds durability where wear usually happens. 3. High-Top Ankle Coverage The high-top design provides good ankle coverage. There’s also reinforcement at the rear heel area, which should handle abrasion if the heel gets caught or dragged. 4. Cork Footbed Comfort The removable cork footbed is very comfortable. It’s one of the more distinctive features compared to other steel toes. You can remove it if you want, and doing so gets you closer to a “barefoot-style” steel toe experience than most safety footwear allows. 5. Flexibility (Beyond the Toe Cap) While the steel toe area is necessarily stiff, the shoe flexes well through the midfoot and forefoot. That flexibility makes them feel less clunky than many safety boots. 6. Stitching Quality The stitching overall appears solid and consistent. No obvious weak points across most of the shoe. The only area of slight concern is near the top of the tongue and lace junction, where material overlap could potentially become stressed over time. Cons 1. Price (£140 Retail) This is the biggest downside. At £140 (I paid £112 with discount), they feel expensive for a microfiber safety shoe. If they were full leather, the price might feel more justified. For what they are, £75–£85 would feel more proportionate. As it stands, you’re paying a premium largely for the wide steel toe design and the Birkenstock branding. 2. Microfiber Upper (Not Leather) The upper is microfiber rather than leather. It looks decent, but at this price point, some buyers may expect full leather construction. Durability long-term remains to be seen. 3. Heel Lining Material Concern The inside rear heel uses a softer, velvety-type lining that differs from the exterior material. This raises a durability concern. On other boots (e. g. , previous Columbia pairs), similar heel linings have worn through, leading to holes and potential blistering. It’s too early to say whether that will happen here, but it’s a potential weak point. 4. Online Review Transparency As of 11 February 2026, I could not find a clear way to leave a review directly on Birkenstock’s website. There’s no obvious “leave a review” function on the product page. Birkenstock finally replied to with a leave review link in an email – so hopefully you are seeing this review 5. Glue Residue on Shoelaces After closer inspection, there appears to be glue residue on both sets of shoelaces. It’s not covering them entirely, but there are visible sections where glue has adhered to the laces. It’s likely removable with something like nail varnish remover (?), but that’s beside the point. At £140 retail, small finishing details like this shouldn’t slip through quality control. It feels sloppy for a product positioned at this price point. 6. Minor Sole/Heel Finish Imperfection On the left boot, at the heel where the Birkenstock branding sits on the outsole, there’s a slight disfigurement where the rear scuff guard meets the rubber sole. It’s subtle, but noticeable. The transition between materials isn’t perfectly clean. For a £140 safety shoe, expectations for manufacturing precision are understandably high. While this may not affect performance, it detracts slightly from the premium feel. Overall Verdict The Birkenstock QS700 is overpriced - but so far effective, If you need a wide steel toe box and are tired of traditional safety shoes crushing your toes, these solve that problem in a meaningful way. Comfort in the toe area is the defining feature. Are they perfect? No. The microfiber build and heel lining raise durability questions, and the price feels high for the materials used. But if the choice is between: • cheaper steel toes that damage your feet • or paying more for something you can actually wear comfortably these are worth keeping. For people prioritising natural toe space in safety footwear, this is one of the strongest options currently available - just be prepared to pay for it."
Superb product
"Really comfortable work boot"
Best Safety Boots in over 20 years
"I have been wearing safety boots for over 20 years and I can honestly say these are the far best I have ever owned. Worn on 8hr shifts for over a week, no blisters, no pinching and my feet don't ache. Available in 1/2 sizes too."
Schöner Schuh mit sehr bequemer Sohle
"Der Schuh ist genau wie auf den Bildern angegeben. Das Material ist sehr fest, das hätte gerne weicher sein dürfen. Vor allem am oberen Ende der Ferse ist es sehr hart. Auch das an- und ausziehen ist etwas umständlich, wie ich es auch schon von anderen Schnürschuhen von Birkenstock kenne. Ich muss die Schnürsenkel sehr weit öffnen zum rein- und rausschlüpfen. Aber wenn ich einmal drin bin, passt der Schuh sehr gut. Die Sohle ist, wie immer bei Birkenstock, sehr bequem; meine alltäglichen Fußschmerzen reduzieren sich mit dem Fußbett auf ein angenehmes Minimum. Mir gefällt der Schuh optisch sehr gut und ich wurde schon mehrmals auf die schönen Schuhe angesprochen."
Scarpa usata per lavoro. Comoda,
"Scarpa usata per lavoro. Comoda, misura corrispondente alla mia taglia (43), anche dopo 10 ore che la idosso i piedi non sono doloranti. Unico appunto, fanno un pò di rumore camminando. Cmq la consiglierei."
Q&A
QS 700
Microfibra
Consegna: 3 - 5 giorni lavorativi (UPS)
Consegna gratuita a partire da 120 €
Reso gratuito
30 giorni per la restituzione
Tradizione dal 1774
- Plantare anatomico in sughero e lattice sostituibile
- Materiale: microfibra idrorepellente (WRU)
- Sottopiede: microfibra
- Suola: gomma nitrilica (SRC)
- Dettagli: Puntale in acciaio (220 Joule) con protezione antigraffio; suola esterna antiperforazione, priva di metallo, antiscivolo e resistente a oli e idrocarburi (P, SRC, FO); assorbimento di energia nel tallone (E); protezione antistatica (A)
- Scarpa antinfortunistica certificata secondo EN ISO 20345:2011
- Classe di protezione S3
- plantare di ricambio QO / QS donna
- plantare di ricambio QO / QS uomo
I plantari da abbinarci:
Cod. art. 1011238
Tomaia: Microfibra
La microfibra è una fibra sintetica finissima assolutamente morbida e in grado di mantenere la forma. Come nel caso di Birko-Flor®, la superficie è collegata con uno strato di tessuto non tessuto traspirante.
Suola interna: Microfibra
Il tessuto in microfibra è un materiale delicato sulla pelle, morbido e insieme antistrappo. Essendo priva di componenti di origine animale, viene usata anche per gli articoli vegani come copertura per il rivestimento del plantare.
Materiale del plantare: Sughero
Il sughero è una materia prima che ricresce, ottenuta dallo strato superficiale della quercia da sughero. Questo prodotto naturale isola dal caldo e presenta ottime proprietà ammortizzanti.
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QS 700
PLANTARE BIRKENSTOCK SHOES
Il plantare raffigurato è il plantare BIRKENSTOCK Shoes Standard con rivestimento in pelle, che si trova in tutte le scarpe BIRKENSTOCK con plantare sostituibile.
Sostiene e stabilizza il piede al primo contatto e posiziona il tallone in maniera ortopedicamente corretta.
Alleggerisce l’arco longitudinale interno del piede e previene l’abbassamento del bordo del piede.
Sostiene l’arco longitudinale esterno del piede e migliora il posizionamento della parte centrale e posteriore del piede sul plantare.
Sostiene la parte centrale del piede e alleggerisce il metatarso.
