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All About Safety Toe

Learn more about steel toe, composite toe, alloy toe and soft toe work boots and shoes.

  1. 2D sketch of boot highlighting steel toe section.
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    Steel Toe

    Steel toe offers classic protection with the highest available standard for impact and compression - ASTM F2413-18 EH I/75 C/75. It leaves a roomier fit in the toe box and has incredible durability.

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    Composite Toe

    Composite toe is a great alternative to steel toe, passes the same protection standards as steel toe, but is non-metallic and lighter compared to traditional steel. ASTM F2413-18 EH approved.

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  3. 2D sketch of boot highlighting alloy toe section.
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    Alloy Toe

    Alloy safety toe shoes are rated ASTM F2413-18 EH. These are the lightest of the safety toe options, but still surpass all compression and impact standards.

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  4. 2D sketch of boot highlighting soft toe section.
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    Soft Toe

    Sometimes work doesn't call for safety toes. Get the trusted name and durability you want, and nothing you don't.

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