The company I’m going to work for says gotta wear steel toe boots, oil resistant, with a heel and should be waterproof. It’s down south so its gonna be hot on a steel deck. I like the slip-on wellington type boots and thinking about a pair of Justin boots, but I’m looking for opinions… what do ya’ll…

Dr. Marten’s are superior to most anything, especially for the price.

Can anyone tell me if the composite toe boots fill the same OSHA requirements as the steel toes?

I am very partial to the Red Wing slip on boots. They seem to last forever.

[QUOTE=cmakin;68526]I am very partial to the Red Wing slip on boots. They seem to last forever.[/QUOTE] Likewise. Pair of steel toe Pecos for the boat, and two pairs of soft toe Pecos at home.

[QUOTE=t.mcg;68514]Red Wings. Made in America. Hands down best/ most comfortable boots I’ve worn[/QUOTE] Check the tags. You would be surprised to see a lot of Red WIngs are not made in America. I wear Pecos all leather slip on which is made in America with imported materials. But I picked up a pai…

Chippewa ! Been wearing mine for a few years now and almost forget I’m wearing boots. Were kinda pricey though.

steel toe is stone age stuff How do you get your foot out after something stronger then the steel cap can support, crushes your foot

I would think if something that big/hard/heavy lands on your foot, you’ve probably lost all your toes and some or all of your foot anyway, steel toe boots or not. Thanks for all the suggestions guys!

Steel Toe Required, What Are The Best Work-Boots?

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I’ve been digging Duluth trading shoes lately.

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