# Best steel toe work boots ranked on fit, build and resoleability Source: https://toecapandlace.com/best/best-steel-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 Steel is still the most common safety toe, and for good reason: it is thin, strong and usually the least expensive way to meet a safety toe rule. The differences between steel toe boots come down to three things. First, the stated rating, ideally ASTM F2413 with I/75 and C/75 impact and compression. Second, the toe box shape, since a cramped steel cap is what makes a boot painful. Third, the build: a Goodyear welt or stitch-down boot can be resoled, while a cemented or direct-attach boot usually cannot. This guide compares seven steel toe boots priced $150 and up on the rating each listing states, EH rating, waterproofing, construction and height. Facts come from the Amazon listings only, and we flag anything a listing leaves out. ## Picks ### 1. ARIAT Men’s Sierra Shock Shield Steel Toe Work Boot Line: Sierra; Style: Western, 10 in. shaft; Safety toe: Steel; Ratings stated: ASTM F2413 toe and EH, F3445 slip; Waterproof: Not stated (unlined); Outsole: Duratread, hot contact 300 C An unlined western work boot with a steel toe, Shock Shield heel cushioning, an Energy Max insole and a resoleable Goodyear welt on a 10 in. shaft. What the listing offers: - Steel toe meets ASTM F2413 for safety toe and EH, plus F3445 slip resistance. - Shock Shield technology diffuses heel impact, and the Energy Max insole is removable. - Resoleable Goodyear welt and a heat resistant Duratread outsole. Limits to know: - Unlined leather and no waterproofing are listed. - Steel toe adds weight compared with Ariat's composite options. ### 2. Irish Setter Mesabi 8" Mens Steel Toe Logger Work Boot, Brown, 9.5 Steel toe rating: ASTM F2413-18 M/I/C; EH rated: Yes; Waterproof: Yes, UltraDry; Construction: Goodyear welt; Height: 8 in An 8-inch steel toe logger with a Goodyear welted, heat-resistant HRO logger outsole rated to resist melting at a minimum of 475F. Waterproof and EH rated, at a mid-range price. What the listing offers: - Meets ASTM F2413-18 M/I/C and EH, plus ASTM F3445-21 SR, per the listing. - Goodyear welt logger sole and full-grain leather for long service life. - UltraDry waterproofing and an HRO sole heat resistant to at least 475F. Limits to know: - The logger heel is aggressive, which suits rough ground more than smooth shop floors. - The listing does not describe the width of the steel toe box. ### 3. Danner 6" Bull Run Steel Toe Work Boots for Men, Brown ST - 9D Safety toe: Steel, ASTM F2413-18 I/75 C/75 EH; EH rated: Yes; Waterproof: Water-resistant oiled leather; Outsole: Non-marking slip-resistant wedge A 6-inch Bull Run moc toe with a steel toe, non-marking wedge outsole and recraftable stitch-down construction. For carpenters and indoor trades on smooth floors who need a safety toe. What the listing offers: - Steel toe meets or exceeds ASTM F2413-18 I/75 C/75 EH, per the listing. - Recraftable stitch-down construction and a non-marking slip-resistant wedge outsole. - Removable three-density OrthoLite footbed. Limits to know: - Oiled leather is water resistant, not waterproof. - The wedge sole is built for smooth surfaces, not mud or rocky sites. ### 4. 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, Tobacco oil-tanned - 9 D US Steel toe rating: ASTM F2413-18; EH rated: Yes, ASTM F2413-18; Waterproof: Not stated; Construction: Not stated; Height: 8 in An 8-inch steel toe moc toe boot made in the USA, with a MAXWear Wedge outsole rated for ASTM F3445-21 slip resistance and EH protection to ASTM F2413-18. What the listing offers: - Steel toe and EH resistance both meet ASTM F2413-18, per the listing. - MAXWear Wedge outsole meets ASTM F3445-21 slip resistance on wet and oily surfaces. - Made in the USA with a removable dual-density polyurethane shock absorption footbed. Limits to know: - This listing does not describe the construction, so check resoleability before buying. - Waterproofing is not stated, and it is one of the pricier steel toe options. ### 5. Irish Setter Ely 6" Mens Steel Toe Work Boot, Brown, 10 Steel toe rating: ASTM F2413-18 M/I/C; EH rated: Yes; Waterproof: Yes, UltraDry; Construction: Direct attach; Height: 6 in A 6-inch waterproof steel toe boot with direct attach construction, which the listing says makes it more flexible and lightweight. ASTM F2413-18 M/I/C EH rated. The lowest price steel toe here. What the listing offers: - Meets ASTM F2413-18 M/I/C and EH safety standards, per the listing. - Direct attach construction is described as watertight, flexible and lightweight. - UltraDry waterproofing and a non-metallic composite shank for underfoot support. Limits to know: - The listing does not state that the direct attach sole can be resoled. - No slip resistance standard is named for the outsole. ### 6. KEEN Utility Men's Pittsburgh 6" Leather Waterproof Steel Toe Work Boots Safety toe: Steel, F2413 I/75 C/75; EH rated: Not stated; Outsole: Lug rubber, 90-degree heel; Construction: Not stated A 6-inch waterproof steel toe boot with Keen's roomier asymmetrical steel cap and a full-length TPU torsional plate. Reflective webbing adds visibility. What the listing offers: - Asymmetrical steel toe design gives a roomier toe box, per the listing. - KEEN.KEY-TECH FLEX full-length TPU plate for underfoot support. - Reflective webbing and locking metal lace hooks. Limits to know: - The listing does not state an EH rating. - Steel is the heaviest toe option in the Keen lineup, and no slip standard is cited. ### 7. Carolina 8" Steel Toe Logger Boots for Men, Waterproof, Brown, 10.5 Steel toe rating: Not stated; EH rated: Yes; Waterproof: Yes; Construction: Not stated; Height: 8 in An 8-inch waterproof steel toe logger with a triple-rib steel shank, Pillow Cushion memory foam footbed and EH protection. Aimed at linemen and outdoor work. What the listing offers: - Waterproof construction for wet outdoor work, per the listing. - Triple-rib steel shank adds support for climbing and uneven ground. - Electrical hazard protection is stated on the listing. Limits to know: - The listing does not name an ASTM standard for the steel toe, so confirm the rating on the listing. - Construction method and outsole slip rating are not stated. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.