Steel toe or Composite toe, which should I choose ?

Safety toe work boots are designed to protect against a variety of hazards and injuries.

The footwear and its protective grade is best chosen after evaluation (risk assessment) of the potential dangers in the work environment.  Safety toe work boots should always be used as a last resort, it is the final line of defense against hazards, after all other reasonable or practical measures have been taken to manage the risks of the workplace.

Impact, compression and puncture are the most common types of foot injury.

Common dangers are related to the kind of materials that are handled by the worker, risks of objects falling on or rolling over the feet, blades that might cut the top of the feet.

Here is a simple overview of the pros & cons between steel or composite toe work boots.

STEEL TOE and COMPOSITE TOE WORK BOOTS

THE DIFFERENCE IN STEEL AND COMPOSITE TOE CAPS

If you’re involved in the purchase of safety toe work boots, it is important not just to know about safety footwear codes and standards, but also to have an understanding of the materials they are made from.

You will see safety toe work boots that have steel toe caps in their specifications while others have composite toe caps. Strange, because both materials have the same purpose. A protective toe cap made according to European or ASTM standard will protect the feet from impact, regardless the material.

But than what exactly is the difference between steel toe and composite toe work boots and what could be your best choice? An understanding of the differences between steel toe work boots and composite toe work boots means that you can make a confident and correct purchase for your work activities.

That being said, this list with all the differences you should know about steel toe and composite toe work boots will help you cut the knot!