# Best moc toe work boots, soft toe and safety toe Source: https://toecapandlace.com/best/best-moc-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 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. ## Picks ### 1. Thorogood American Heritage 6” Moc Toe Work Boots for Men - Soft Toe, Premium Full-Grain Leather with Slip-Resistant Wedge Outsole and Comfort Insole; EH Rated, Trail Crazyhorse - 11 D Height: 6 in.; Safety toe: Soft toe; EH: ASTM F2892-18; Waterproof: Not stated; Construction: Goodyear storm welt The 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. ### 2. Danner Bull Run 8" Steel Toe Moc Toe Boots for Men, Tobacco ST - 11EE Height: 8 in.; Safety toe: Steel, ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 EH; EH: Yes, stated; Waterproof: Not stated (unlined leather); Construction: Not stated An 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. ### 3. ARIAT Men's Rebar Wedge Moc Toe 6" Waterproof Composite Toe Work Boot, Distressed Brown, 9.5 Line: Rebar; Style: Moc toe wedge, 6 in.; Safety toe: Composite; Ratings stated: ASTM F2413 M/I/C EH, F3445; Waterproof: Yes (title); Outsole: Wedge Ariat'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. ### 4. Wolverine Mens I-90 DuraShocks Moc-Toe CarbonMax 6" Work Boot, Tan, 10.5 Outsole: Wedge with TPU wear pads; Cushioning: DuraShocks dual-density PU footbed, PU midsole; Safety toe: Composite, F2413-18 M I/75 C/75; EH rated: Yes A 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. ### 5. Thorogood American Heritage 8” Steel Toe Work Boots for Men - Full-Grain Leather with Moc Toe, Slip-Resistant Wedge Outsole, and Comfort Insole; EH Rated, Trail Crazyhorse - 10.5 D US Height: 8 in.; Safety toe: Steel, ASTM F2413-18; EH: ASTM F2413-18 EH; Waterproof: Not stated; Construction: Goodyear storm welt The 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. ### 6. Carolina Boots Amp 8" Steel Toe Moc Toe Wedge Work Boot, Men's Industrial & Construction, Electrical Hazard, Oil & Slip Resistant, USA Made, Dark Brown - 11.5 Outsole: Meramec Raptor PU, oil and slip resistant; Cushioning: Not stated; Safety toe: Steel, ASTM F2413-18; EH rated: Yes An 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. ### 7. Red Wing Shoes Heritage Classic Moc 875 Men Boot, Oro, 9.5 D Height: 6 in.; Safety toe: Not stated; EH: Not stated; Waterproof: Not stated; Construction: Goodyear leather welt The 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. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.