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Best moc toe work boots, soft toe and safety toe
Picked from Amazon listings, not hands-on tests. How we pick
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Thorogood American Heritage 6 in. moc toe, soft toe
EH resistance to ASTM F2892-18 and MAXWear wedge slip resistance to ASTM F3445-21, per the listing.
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Ariat Rebar Wedge Moc Toe 6 in. composite toe, waterproof
Full ASTM F2413 M/I/C EH and F3445 slip ratings are stated.
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Danner Bull Run 8 in. steel toe moc, hot weather build
Steel toe meets ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 EH, the newest standard cited in this guide.
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Moc toe boots pair a stitched moccasin-style toe with a flat wedge sole. The wedge spreads weight across the whole foot, which many people find easier on concrete, and the flat profile does not pick up as much mud or roof grit as a lug sole. The downside is less bite on slopes and loose ground. Within the style, the real choices are soft toe or safety toe, whether the listing states an EH rating, 6 or 8 in. height, waterproof or unlined leather, and whether the sole is welted so it can be rebuilt. This guide compares moc toes from Thorogood, Danner, Red Wing, Ariat, Wolverine and Carolina, including steel and composite safety toe versions. Specs come only from the Amazon listings.
Compare the picks
- Thorogood American Heritage 6 in. moc toe, soft toe
- Height
- 6 in.
- Safety toe
- Soft toe
- EH
- ASTM F2892-18
- Waterproof
- Not stated
- Danner Bull Run 8 in. steel toe moc, hot weather build
- Height
- 8 in.
- Safety toe
- Steel, ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 EH
- EH
- Yes, stated
- Waterproof
- Not stated (unlined leather)
- Ariat Rebar Wedge Moc Toe 6 in. composite toe, waterproof
- Height
- 6 in.
- Safety toe
- Composite, ASTM F2413 M/I/C
- EH
- ASTM F2413 EH
- Waterproof
- Yes (title)
Wolverine I-90 DuraShocks moc toe, CarbonMax toe- Height
- 6 in.
- Safety toe
- Composite, ASTM F2413-18 M I/75 C/75
- EH
- ASTM F2413-18 EH
- Waterproof
- Yes, membrane
Thorogood American Heritage 8 in. steel toe wedge- Height
- 8 in.
- Safety toe
- Steel, ASTM F2413-18
- EH
- ASTM F2413-18 EH
- Waterproof
- Not stated
Carolina Amp 8 in. steel moc toe, union made in USA- Height
- 8 in.
- Safety toe
- Steel, ASTM F2413-18
- EH
- Yes, stated
- Waterproof
- Not stated
Red Wing Heritage Classic Moc 875, Traction Tred sole- Height
- 6 in.
- Safety toe
- Not stated
- EH
- Not stated
- Waterproof
- Not stated
| Pick | Height | Safety toe | EH | Waterproof | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorogood American Heritage 6 in. moc toe, soft toe | 6 in. | Soft toe | ASTM F2892-18 | Not stated | - | Amazon |
| Danner Bull Run 8 in. steel toe moc, hot weather build | 8 in. | Steel, ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 EH | Yes, stated | Not stated (unlined leather) | - | Amazon |
| Ariat Rebar Wedge Moc Toe 6 in. composite toe, waterproof | 6 in. | Composite, ASTM F2413 M/I/C | ASTM F2413 EH | Yes (title) | - | Amazon |
| Wolverine I-90 DuraShocks moc toe, CarbonMax toe | 6 in. | Composite, ASTM F2413-18 M I/75 C/75 | ASTM F2413-18 EH | Yes, membrane | - | Amazon |
| Thorogood American Heritage 8 in. steel toe wedge | 8 in. | Steel, ASTM F2413-18 | ASTM F2413-18 EH | Not stated | - | Amazon |
| Carolina Amp 8 in. steel moc toe, union made in USA | 8 in. | Steel, ASTM F2413-18 | Yes, stated | Not stated | - | Amazon |
| Red Wing Heritage Classic Moc 875, Traction Tred sole | 6 in. | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | - | Amazon |
Facts are taken from each Amazon listing. Prices are checked daily and shown with their date.
The picks in detail
Pick 1 · Thorogood
Thorogood American Heritage 6 in. moc toe, soft toe
See price on AmazonThe classic US made moc toe with a MAXWear wedge outsole, dual-density shock absorption footbed, Goodyear storm welt and an ASTM F2892-18 EH rating.
What the listing offers
- EH resistance to ASTM F2892-18 and MAXWear wedge slip resistance to ASTM F3445-21, per the listing.
- Goodyear storm welt construction for durability and rebuilding.
- Removable dual-density polyurethane footbed concentrated under heel and ball.
Limits to know
- Soft toe only, so it does not meet safety toe rules.
- Waterproofing is not stated for this version.
Pick 2 · Danner
Danner Bull Run 8 in. steel toe moc, hot weather build
See price on AmazonAn 8 in. steel toe moc toe rated ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 EH, with an unlined leather upper and a three-layer OrthoLite footbed for hot weather work.
What the listing offers
- Steel toe meets ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 EH, the newest standard cited in this guide.
- Three-layer removable OrthoLite footbed for cushion and heat dissipation.
- Oil and slip resistant, non-marking Danner Wedge outsole.
Limits to know
- Unlined upper is not described as waterproof.
- The listing does not state the construction method.
Pick 3 · ARIAT
Ariat Rebar Wedge Moc Toe 6 in. composite toe, waterproof
See price on AmazonAriat's moc toe wedge with a composite toe and ASTM F2413 M/I/C EH and F3445 ratings, waterproof leather and ATS support, at about $200.
What the listing offers
- Full ASTM F2413 M/I/C EH and F3445 slip ratings are stated.
- Composite toe and waterproof build in a flat wedge for concrete floors.
- ATS technology is listed for support on uneven terrain.
Limits to know
- Construction and footbed are not described.
- Wedge sole has less bite on slopes than a lug sole.
Pick 4 · Wolverine
Wolverine I-90 DuraShocks moc toe, CarbonMax toe
See price on AmazonA waterproof 6 in. moc toe with a CarbonMax composite toe, ASTM F2413-18 I/75 C/75 EH rating, Goodyear welt and TPU wear pads on the wedge.
What the listing offers
- ASTM F2413-18 M I/75 C/75 EH rated composite toe, per the listing.
- Waterproof membrane with moisture wicking mesh lining.
- Goodyear welt construction plus TPU pads on the wedge outsole for abrasion.
Limits to know
- Nylon shank is lighter duty than the steel shanks in some boots.
- Leather origin and footbed density details are limited.
Pick 5 · Thorogood
Thorogood American Heritage 8 in. steel toe wedge
See price on AmazonThe taller safety toe version of Thorogood's moc toe: 8 in., steel toe and EH to ASTM F2413-18, roomy toe box, Poron insole and a resoleable storm welt.
What the listing offers
- Steel toe and EH both certified to ASTM F2413-18, per the listing.
- Roomy toe box and Poron cushion insole with dual-density footbed.
- Goodyear storm welt is described as resoleable.
Limits to know
- Waterproofing is not stated for this version.
- At about $285 it costs more than the Ariat and Wolverine safety toe mocs.
Pick 6 · Carolina
Carolina Amp 8 in. steel moc toe, union made in USA
See price on AmazonAn 8 in. steel toe moc toe made by union workers in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, with EH protection, a steel shank and an oil and slip resisting polyurethane wedge.
What the listing offers
- Steel toe meets or exceeds ASTM F2413-18 standards, per the listing.
- Steel shank adds support that many moc toes skip.
- Union made in the USA at Carolina's Pennsylvania factory.
Limits to know
- Waterproofing is not stated, so plan on treating the leather for wet work.
- The construction method is not described, so resoling is unclear.
Pick 7 · Red Wing Shoes
Red Wing Heritage Classic Moc 875, Traction Tred sole
See price on AmazonThe original Red Wing moc toe: full grain oiled leather, Puritan triple stitching, Goodyear welt and the Traction Tred wedge, built on the roomy No. 23 last in the USA.
What the listing offers
- No. 23 last gives extra room in the forefoot and instep, per the listing.
- Goodyear leather welt and Puritan triple stitching for long-term wear.
- Made in the USA with the Traction Tred wedge outsole.
Limits to know
- No safety toe or EH rating is listed, so it is a non-safety boot.
- Priced above $320, the highest in this group.
Read before you buy
- Thorogood vs Red Wing work bootsThorogood vs Red Wing moc toe and logger boots compared on fit, sole, welt, price and ratings, using only listing facts, so you can pick the right one for work.
- Thorogood vs Irish Setter work bootsThorogood vs Irish Setter work boots compared on safety toes, soles, welts and listed price, plus how the Irish Setter work line fits under Red Wing Shoes.
- Thorogood vs Danner work bootsThorogood vs Danner work boots: wedge-sole American Heritage vs Danner Bull Run and Quarry, compared on construction, ratings, waterproofing and price.
- Thorogood vs Carolina bootsThorogood vs Carolina boots: loggers and moc toe wedges from two US work boot makers, compared on construction, ratings, waterproofing, price and sizing.
- Safety toe vs soft toe work bootsSafety toe vs soft toe work boots: when a soft toe is fine, when a site needs a rated toe, and same-model pairs from Thorogood and Danner compared.
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