Steel Toe Boots are Not Just for the Workplace Anymore

There are many occupations that require employees to wear steel toe boots for their safety and to lower their risk of injury on the job. Construction, logging, electricians, sheet metal workers, forklift drivers and military personnel (combat boots) are just a few that require steel toe boots for the safety of their employees.

In addition to the workforce there are many other "hobbies/interests" that people participate in where the wearing of steel toe boots are definitely a plus:

1. Hunting - hunters spend hours on end traipsing through wetlands, mud and snow; so to say the least when looking for a good steel toe boot to wear words like; comfort, waterproof, breathable, thinsulate and moisture wicking are very important.

2. Motorcycle riding - whether a full time job such as a police officer or just someone who loves to ride for fun, what type of boot you wear is extremely important. A zip up or slip on boot is preferred because you don't want your shoestrings coming untied while your riding. Important things to look for in a motorcycle boot is height (over the ankle), water/oil resistant sole to give you a good grip on and off the bike and of course, comfort for those long rides on the open road.

3. Stable-hand - steel toe boots are suggested if you love being with horses all day, but find yourself dodging those big hoofs while grooming. Removable EVA sockliners and anti-microbial lining will help protect your feet from smelling like the stables.

Safety footwear symbols on the outside of most safety shoes indicate the protection the shoe offers:

- Yellow Triangle indicates that it is a class 2 toe cap with puncture resistant sole.
- 2022 Green Triangle indicates that it is a class 1 toe cap with puncture resistant sole.
- White Square (with ohm symbol) indicates electrical protection.
- Yellow Square (with SD) indicates anti-static protection.
- Red Square (with C) indicates electrically conductive.
- Fir Tree indicates protection against chain-saws.

Working class America deserves high quality reliable foot protection and thanks to some of the more specialized online workwear websites; reliability, durability and affordability are now right at your fingertips. Steel toe boots - they give you confidence on the job, they maximize your safety and they look good too!

What more could you ask for?