# Best composite toe work boots with ASTM F2413 ratings Source: https://toecapandlace.com/best/best-composite-toe-work-boots Publisher: Toecap & Lace. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://toecapandlace.com/how-we-pick A composite toe does the same job as steel without the metal. The best listings say what that means in numbers: ASTM F2413 with I/75 and C/75 ratings for impact and compression. Some also list M, for men's sizing, and EH for electrical hazard protection through the sole. Composite toes do not conduct cold or heat the way steel can, and they will not set off metal detectors, which matters in cold weather, at airports and in plants with screening. The trade-off is that a composite cap is often a bit bulkier than steel, so toe box room varies by brand. This guide only includes boots whose listing calls the toe composite, carbon-fiber, nano composite or non-metallic. We compare the stated rating, EH, waterproofing and outsole, and rank them by how complete and useful each package is for general construction and industrial work. ## Picks ### 1. KEEN Utility Men's Philadelphia 6” Composite Toe Waterproof Work Boots Construction, Black/Gargoyle, 11.5 Safety toe: Carbon-fiber composite, F2413 M I/75 C/75 EH; EH rated: Yes; Outsole: Heat-resistant rubber to 572 F, 90-degree heel; Construction: 3/4 Goodyear welt A 6-inch boot with asymmetrical carbon-fiber toes the listing says are 15% lighter than steel. It also has a heat-resistant rubber outsole and a 3/4 Goodyear welt. A good fit for hot surfaces and industrial floors. What the listing offers: - The listing states ASTM F2412 and F2413 M I/75, C/75 EH. - Rubber outsole is heat resistant up to 572 F / 300 C and meets F1677 Mark II and F2913 SATRA slip standards. - Barnyard-resistant leather and ASTM D471 oil and isooctane chemical resistance per the listing. Limits to know: - The listing describes a 3/4 Goodyear welt, not a full welt, so check resoling options if that matters to you. - Boot weight is not stated, so compare it on paper with care. ### 2. ARIAT Men’s WorkHog Waterproof Composite Toe Work Boot Line: WorkHog; Style: Pull-on, U-Turn entry; Safety toe: Composite, non-metallic; Ratings stated: ASTM F2413 and F3445, EH; Waterproof: Yes, DRYShield; Outsole: Duratread, hot contact 300 C Ariat's core heavy-duty pull-on: composite toe, EH rating, DRYShield waterproofing, Goodyear welt and a Duratread outsole that passes hot contact tests at 300 C. What the listing offers: - Composite toe meets ASTM F3445 and F2413 for safety toe and EH, per the listing. - Duratread outsole is oil and slip resistant and passes hot contact tests at 300 C/572 F. - Goodyear welt, 90-degree heel and the U-Turn Entry System for high arches. Limits to know: - Shaft height is not stated in the listing. - Pull-on fit cannot be tightened at the ankle like a lace-up. ### 3. Danner Vicious 6” Composite Toe Work Boots for Men - Waterproof Leather with Breathable Gore-Tex Lining, Speed Lace System & Non Slip Heeled Outsole, Brown/Orange - 9.5 D Toe and rating per listing: Composite, ASTM F2413-18 M I/75 C/75 EH; Waterproof: GORE-TEX lining; Outsole: Vibram, oil-resistant, 90-degree heel; Shaft height: 6 inch A 6-inch composite toe boot with a GORE-TEX lining, a Vibram outsole and a cushioned EVA midsole. The listing gives a complete F2413-18 rating with EH. What the listing offers: - The listing gives the full rating: ASTM F2413-18 M I/75 C/75 EH. - Non-metallic toe that, per the listing, does not transmit heat or cold or set off metal detectors. - GORE-TEX lining, a TPU shank and a lugged, oil-resistant Vibram outsole. Limits to know: - At $269.95 it costs more than the Wolverine and Timberland picks. - The listing does not state the boot weight. ### 4. Timberland PRO Men's Boondock 8 Inch Composite Safety Toe Puncture Resistant Insulated Waterproof Industrial Work Boot, Brown-2024 NEW, 10.5 M US Safety toe: Composite, ASTM F2413-18 I/C; Puncture resistant: Yes, non-metallic plate; Waterproof: Yes, ASTM F1671-07; EH rated: Not stated; Height: 8 in An 8-inch insulated Boondock with a composite toe and a non-metallic puncture-resistant plate. A good fit for demolition and sites with nails and debris underfoot. What the listing offers: - Non-metallic puncture-resistant plate meets ASTM F2413-18 and F2892-18 PR, per the listing. - The whole protective package is non-metallic: composite toe plus non-metallic plate. - Articulated Vibram outsole and Anti-Fatigue Technology at $199.95. Limits to know: - The listing does not state an EH rating for this version. - It is insulated, which may run warm in summer or indoors. The listing does not give the insulation amount. ### 5. Wolverine Men's Overpass 10" Composite Toe Waterproof Work Boot, Dark Coffee, 8.5 M US Toe and rating per listing: Composite, ASTM F2413-11 M I/75 C/75 EH; Waterproof: Waterproof leather; Outsole: Slip, oil and chemical resistant; Shaft height: 10 inch A 10-inch composite toe boot with Contour Welt construction and a removable Ortholite footbed. The lowest-priced composite toe boot in this guide. What the listing offers: - The listing gives the rating as ASTM F2413-11 M I/75 C/75 EH. - At $161.58, the lowest price in this guide. - The outsole is described as slip, oil, water, abrasion and chemical resistant. Limits to know: - The cited standard is the older F2413-11 edition, while most picks here cite F2413-18. - The listing describes the leather as waterproof but does not mention a membrane or liner. ### 6. Thorogood American Legacy 8” Insulated Waterproof Work Boots for Men with Nano Composite Safety Toe, 400g Thinsulate & Oil- and Slip-Resistant Outsole, Crazyhorse - 11 2E Toe and rating per listing: Nano composite, EH to ASTM F2413-18 or F2892-18; Waterproof: Waterproof barrier; Outsole: Vibram 1275 Olympia rubber; Shaft height: 8 inch An 8-inch insulated boot with a nano composite safety toe, 400g Thinsulate and a Vibram Olympia outsole. The cold-weather pick in this composite lineup. What the listing offers: - 3M Thinsulate insulation, 400g per the title, for cold job sites. - The outsole is tested to ASTM F3445-21 slip criteria and designed to resist oil damage, per the listing. - Full-grain Crazyhorse leather and a removable Ultimate Shock Absorption footbed. Limits to know: - The listing does not give an ASTM rating for the toe itself, only for EH resistance. - At $319.95 it is the most expensive pick here, and the insulation is too warm for summer. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.