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I haven't had to have a pair of steel toed boots in a long time and the ones that I had then were just to get me by(generic walmart crap more than likely). I'm needing to get a decent pair that will last me awhile but won't break the bank(<$250 preferred).

I'm looking for:

  • -Water proof
  • -Slip resistent
  • -Safety toe (Is composite good?)
  • -Oil resistant
  • -Prefer 8" height
  • -Flexible(kneeling to standing)

There's a good amount brands, types and opinions out there but what's your guys experience with? Seems like Redwing is about the go to for mid-high range boots.

I haven't had to have a pair of steel toed boots in a long time and the ones that I had then were just to get me by(generic walmart crap more than likely). I'm needing to get a decent pair that will last me awhile but won't break the bank(<$250 preferred). I'm looking for: - -Water proof - -Slip resistent - -Safety toe (Is composite good?) - -Oil resistant - -Prefer 8" height - -Flexible(kneeling to standing) There's a good amount brands, types and opinions out there but what's your guys experience with? Seems like Redwing is about the go to for mid-high range boots.

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Steel toe ftw I bough carbon fiber toe last time I bought a set and they did not hold up like steel.

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Steel toes can fail pretty bad.... Composite flexs

You crush a steel toe, yeah not good. Never had a proplem with a composite toe

[–] [deleted] • 0 pt

Is the weight difference really noticeable? That really seems to be the only difference with toe material really.

[–] • 1 pt

Also in winter, steel gets cold

[–] • 1 pt

It was the carbon fiber was lighter but it just doesn't hold up to even shifting a bike for a few years

[–] [deleted] • 1 pt

Thanks. Was planning to use them for riding as well as work so that's good to know.