We list the hazards you're protected from for each pull-on work boot and specify what kind of safety toe it has. Even our best soft-toe pick is ASTM-certified to protect from other job hazards.

The Alaska 2.0 steel-toe boot ($160) is a top overall work boot thanks to its unique features. With a short break-in period, they offer a rare combination of comfort and durability.

The Iron Ranger is a soft-toe work boot but has a two-layer leather cap toe that provides a good amount of protection. I rolled a loaded palette jack over my feet and these saved my toes.

Thorogood 1957 Series Waterproof Steel Toe Work Boots SEE IT LEARN MORE Summary Though pricey, the 1957s are, hands down, the best made and most comfortable steel-toe work boot we could find. Not ...

While the outsole is both oil and slip-resistant, the toe is soft, making this boot suitable for work that doesn’t require toe protection. Best Steel Toe: Ariat Sierra Square Toe Work Boot ...

The brands offering the best work boots understand that conditions can be hazardous—and not in the figurative sense. Inside, picks from brands including Brunt, Carhartt, and more.

The boots feature proprietary GLADIATOR outsole technology. The non-metallic Defender Mid – Soft Toe boot is slip, oil, clog and abrasion-resistant, and comfortable enough to wear over those ...

Steel toe, composite toe, soft toe, slip-resistant—when you start shopping for work boots, you’ll see these phrases used over and over again. Here’s a quick breakdown of the primary types of ...

What to Consider Fit Lace-up boots are easier to adjust when the fit’s slightly off, but because none of these boots come with laces or straps, you need to be 100 percent sure you are buying the right ...