Electricians often wear steel toe or composite toe work boots. There are some cases where a safety toe is not required but most often you’ll find job site require safety toe boots for OSHA compliance. With over 715,000 electrician jobs in the US and growing, many apprentices need guidance when it comes to safety footwear …
I’ve lived in the cold for over 20 years. Snow and negative degree temperatures are as familiar to me as coffee in the morning. When buying new boots people often wonder which is better steel toes or composite toes. In this scenario, I just want to know which one keeps my feet warmer and I’ve …
Buying steel toe boots is a big investment. You’re going to wear them more than any other piece of clothing. For most people that means at least 5 days a week with over 9 hours a day and walking 6 + miles every single day. One of the most common questions I’ve gotten, from would-be …
A common question I’ve gotten over the years is “Can steel toe boots be used for hiking?” The short answer is YES steel toe boots are good for hiking. You’ve paid over a hundred dollars for these steel toe boots and you want to get your money’s worth. Or you’re like me and didn’t have hiking …
One of the most common concerns about steel toe boots is if they are slip-resistant or not. When working around wet or slippery surfaces being slip-resistant is a serious aspect. In general, steel toe boots are made for people working in dangerous situations and are designed to reduce the risk of injury from many different …
