# Best work boots for concrete and standing on slab all shift Source: https://toecapandlace.com/best/best-work-boots-for-concrete Publisher: Toecap & Lace. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://toecapandlace.com/how-we-pick Concrete does not give. Every step on slab sends the shock back into your heel, knees and back, and a stiff logger sole with deep lugs makes it worse because only part of the sole touches the floor. For a shift on concrete, look for three things: a flat outsole with full ground contact, usually a wedge; a cushioned midsole or footbed the listing actually describes; and slip resistance for wet, sealed or dusty floors. Then decide whether your site needs a safety toe. This guide compares wedge and flat-sole boots by outsole, cushioning system, toe protection and EH rating, using only the facts in each listing. Rubber boots for finishers are not part of this set, so if you stand in wet mix all day, pair any pick here with a waterproof listing or check the waterproof guide. ## Picks ### 1. KEEN Utility Men's San Jose 6" Alloy Toe Waterproof Wedge Work Boots Safety toe: Aluminum alloy, F2413 M I/75 C/75 EH; EH rated: Yes; Outsole: Siped wedge, F1677 Mark II and F2913; Construction: Not stated A waterproof wedge with aluminum alloy toes the listing says weigh 35% less than steel. It has a nylon shank and a shellback heel. The Keen pick for concrete and flat floors. What the listing offers: - Alloy toe meets ASTM F2412 and F2413 M I/75 C/75 EH, and is 35% lighter than steel per the listing. - Wedge tread for slick, flat terrain, rated to ASTM F1677 Mark II and F2913 SATRA. - Luftcell midsole and moisture-wicking textiles with odor control, at $179.99. Limits to know: - Construction method is not stated, unlike the welted Cincinnati. - Wedge soles have less grip on ladders and loose ground. ### 2. 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, Tobacco - 10 D Outsole: MAXWear Wedge, slip-resistant; Cushioning: Dual-density PU shock absorption footbed; Safety toe: None (soft toe); EH rated: Yes, ASTM F2892-18 A 6-inch moc toe with a MAXWear wedge outsole and a removable footbed with dual-density polyurethane under the heel and ball. A strong pick for slab work where no safety toe is required. What the listing offers: - The removable footbed puts dual-density polyurethane under the heel and ball strike zones, where concrete hits hardest. - MAXWear wedge outsole meets ASTM F3445-21 slip standards per the listing, for wet and oily floors. - Goodyear storm welt and oil-tanned full-grain leather, built in Thorogood's US plants per the listing. Limits to know: - Non-safety toe, so it will not pass a site that requires ASTM F2413 toe protection. - The listing does not say the boot is waterproof, so wet concrete work needs another choice. ### 3. 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. ### 4. 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. ### 5. Danner 6” Bull Run Moc Toe Work Boots for Men - Oiled Full-Grain Leather Upper with Non Slip Wedge Outsole and 3-Density Cushion Footbed, EH Resistant, Brown - 11 EE Outsole: Slip-resistant wedge, stitch-down; Cushioning: Removable 3-layer OrthoLite footbed; Safety toe: None (soft toe); EH rated: Yes The soft toe Bull Run: unlined full-grain leather that molds to the foot, a slip-resistant wedge outsole and an EH-resistant sole. The light-duty and warm-weather choice in the Danner range. What the listing offers: - Unlined leather is described as lightweight and cool for warmer temperatures. - Stitch-down construction for underfoot stability, plus a three-layer OrthoLite footbed. - EH-resistant soles and heels, per the listing. Limits to know: - No safety toe, so it will not meet a safety toe requirement. - Not waterproof, by design, as an unlined boot. ### 6. Timberland PRO Men's Gridworks 6 Inch Soft Toe Waterproof Industrial Wedge Work Boot, Tempest Rancher Brown-2024 New, 9 W Outsole: All-weather TPU wedge; Cushioning: Anti-Fatigue Technology; Safety toe: None (soft toe); EH rated: Yes, ASTM F2413-18 / F2892-18 A 6-inch waterproof soft toe wedge boot with an all-weather TPU outsole and EH protection. The lowest price here, aimed at roofers who work through cool and wet seasons. What the listing offers: - The TPU outsole is designed to stay flexible across temperatures and grip on wet and frosted surfaces. - Waterproof membrane meets ASTM F1671-07, per the listing. - EH protection meets ASTM F2413-18 and F2892-18. Limits to know: - The listing does not call the TPU outsole non-marking, which matters on finished roofs. - Construction method and resoleability are not stated. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.