ESD Shoes and Gloves: A Complete Static Control System
Electrostatic discharge is not caused by a single product failure.
It occurs when the human body is not properly grounded during handling of sensitive electronics.
That’s why ESD shoes and ESD gloves must be selected and used together as part of one static control system.
This guide helps manufacturers and buyers choose the right combination for reliable ESD protection.
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Why Buying ESD Shoes or Gloves Alone Is Not Enough
Many ESD failures happen even when certified products are used.
Common reasons include:
•ESD gloves without grounding footwear
•ESD shoes with insulating gloves
•Incompatible resistance values across the system
Without a complete discharge path, static charges remain trapped on the operator.
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The Role of ESD Gloves in the System
ESD gloves control static generated by:
•Hand movement
•Friction with components
•Repetitive assembly tasks
They protect sensitive devices by preventing direct charge transfer.
However, ESD gloves do not eliminate static on their own.
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The Role of ESD Shoes in the System
ESD shoes provide the primary grounding path for the human body.
They:
•Discharge static through conductive or dissipative soles
•Work with ESD flooring
•Prevent charge buildup during walking and standing
Without ESD shoes, static cannot flow safely to ground.
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How ESD Shoes and Gloves Work Together
Component Function
ESD gloves Control hand-generated static
ESD shoes Discharge body static
ESD flooring Complete grounding path
⚠️ Removing any one element breaks the system.
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Choosing the Right Combination
For Electronics Assembly Lines
•Carbon fiber or PU-coated ESD gloves
•ESD shoes with dissipative soles
•Conductive or dissipative flooring
For Cleanroom Environments
•Low-lint PU-coated ESD gloves
•Cleanroom-compatible ESD shoes
•Controlled resistance across all PPE
For Semiconductor Manufacturing
•Fully compliant ESD gloves
•Certified ESD shoes
•Strict adherence to IEC / ANSI standards
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What Buyers Should Verify Before Purchasing
Before ordering ESD shoes and gloves, confirm:
•Resistance ranges are compatible
•Products comply with ANSI/ESD S20.20 or IEC 61340
•PPE is suitable for the working environment
•Training and usage procedures are defined
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Common Purchasing Mistakes
•Buying gloves and shoes separately without system validation
•Choosing based on comfort alone
•Ignoring floor compatibility
•Skipping post-purchase testing
These mistakes lead to hidden ESD damage and costly failures.
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Why System-Level ESD Protection Matters
A complete ESD PPE system:
•Reduces product failure rates
•Improves manufacturing reliability
•Supports audits and certifications
•Protects long-term brand reputation
ESD protection is not a product — it’s a system.
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Final Recommendation
For real static control, always evaluate ESD shoes and gloves together, not in isolation.
👉 Start with our ESD gloves pillar page to understand glove selection.
👉 Pair them with properly rated ESD shoes for full-body grounding.
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