uvex 1 x-cite wins German Design Award

Great success for uvex safety: the safety shoes in the new uvex 1 x-cite product family have been honoured with the German Design Award 2025. The award gives the German PPE manufacturer a strong tailwind for the launch of the women's shoes in May.

_{Source: German Design Council. | Photo: Team Lutz Sternstein – www.phocst.com}

From a meeting to production - or from the office to the construction site? The models in the uvex 1 x-cite product family combine trends and classics from the world of fashion with the necessary protective functions and wearer comfort. So for those who are constantly moving between worlds and don't want to compromise here or there, uvex has three new answers from May: the uvex 1 x-cite safety shoe S3L is available in a low cut, as a Chelsea boot and as a lace-up boot. What they all have in common is their elegant look, which can be perfectly combined with business outfits. Style and safety go hand in hand, so that wearers no longer have to change their shoes in everyday working life, even if their work shifts to a workplace with potential hazards. 

The non-slip PU outsole ensures sufficient traction, while the protective toe cap made of lightweight carbon plastic emphasises the shoe's slim fit. Few seams keep the design clean, reduce pressure points and increase comfort. The hydrophobised leather and breathable textile lining ensure a pleasant foot climate. The uvex 1 x-cite are also ESD-certified, metal-free and offer a removable, antistatic comfort footbed. Recycled materials in the insole, insole and toe cap define sustainability as an integral part of the collection.

The models will be available from the global PPE manufacturer from May and have already been honoured in advance with the German Design Award in the Workshop and Tools category. The team from the Footwear product group accepted the award at the ceremony in Frankfurt am Main on 7 February. In its statement, the jury praised the ‘successful combination of style and functionality.’ It also said: ‘With their elegant design and high level of comfort, the uvex 1 x-cite create added value for the modern workplace, which requires flexibility and safety.’

Further information: www.uvex-safety.com/x-cite

About the uvex group
The uvex group unites four companies under one roof: the uvex safety group, the uvex sports group (uvex sports and ALPINA), the Filtral group (Filtral and Primetta) and Protecting People GmbH for the B2C business. The uvex group is represented by 49 branches in 22 countries and produces by conviction with a focus on Germany. 60 percent of the nearly 3,000 employees (as of FY 2020/21) are based in Germany. uvex is a global partner to top international sports as an outfitter to countless top athletes. The guiding principle of protecting people is both a mission and an obligation. To this end, the uvex group develops, produces and sells products and services for the safety and protection of people in the professional, sports and leisure sectors.

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