Steel Toe Boots reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 192 Reddit reviews across 24 subreddits and 40 posts to rank the best Steel Toe Boots brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/WorkBoots, r/AirForce, r/Boots, r/Machinists, r/TheBrewery. Top-rated brands include Thorogood (4.5/5), Red Wing (4.5/5), Redwing (4.7/5).
Stats
Reviews192
Subreddits24
Posts40
Brands65
Products50
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By Brand
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#1
Thorogood
4.5
(20)
"Thorogoods"
"I’ve had my Thorogoods for the last several months and they are far and away the most comfortable and durable work boots."
"I have 8inch steel toes for work, 6inch midnights for kickin around."
"I'm a few weeks into my first pair of the waterproof 8 inch thorogoods and love them."
"For leather boots my preference is Thorogood. The poron mid sole is great."
"The best steel toe boot on the market is thorogoods moc toe with a wedge sole."
"I find them to be incredibly comfortable, easy to wear out the box."
"I would get the thorogood moc toes."
"I wore the 6” Thorogood American Union steel toes for mine."
"I don’t think you can go wrong with Thorogoods or Red Wings."
#2
Red Wing
4.5
(19)
"I really like the RedWing Tred Lites. Had to wear safety toed boots in the manufacturing factory for +50h every week."
"Get boots like this they look and feel great"
"I liked Red Wing shoes when I worked in a steel toe shoe area. They were very comfortable for being on my feet 8 - 10 hours a day."
"* [Redwing Traction Tred](https://www.redwingshoes.com/work/womens/safety-toe/Traction-Tred-Lite-02444.html)"
"My small, wide feet absolutely love my Red Wings."
"I'm a Redwing Guy, I love the entire store experience and their machine they use for doing size and fit with support measurement."
"Best in the business. Pricey, but I had a pair of their work boots last me a decade."
"So comfortable"
"Sturdiest, most comfortable shoes I've ever had."
"You should go to a local Red Wings store. Get a fitting."
#3
Redwing
4.7
(15)
"Very comfortable."
"Love my 2233s from redwing."
"I've always liked Redwings. I get 2 1/2 years out of a pair."
"Red Wing 2231s are king of durability for a welder."
"I love their pecos line. The 2231s come to mind."
"I wore redwings at my last job and loved them."
"My feet are wide and a bit misshapen... the comfort has been unparalleled for me."
"Anything Red Wing boots.. amazing light and comfortable."
"Red wing boots are the go to in the industrial and construction world around me."
"I now have Red Wings with sewn on soles and they are doing great."
#4
Timberland
4.5
(14)
"Timberland pros all day every day"
"I’m very happy with my Timberlands. My first pair lasted 2+ years no problem."
"I end up going back to the timberland pros. I wear out the soles of my boots in a year."
"I have worn timberland professional water resistant composite toe boots for years."
"My timberlands have never done me wrong."
"I love my women’s timberlands titan composite toe boots."
"The new ones have anti fatigue insoles. Very comfortable."
"I would go with timberlands, ariat, thorogood, nicks."
"Very good boots and price is fair."
"Looks like it's tims from marks."
#5
Keen
4.4
(12)
"Any of the Keen's are going to give you the fit you want. I love my Fort Collins..."
"You’ll want to look into Keens."
"At least try them!"
"I wear ladies US size 7 Keens which I love."
"I've always worn Keen. They have a very roomy toe box, offer composite toes and wear like a sneaker."
"Keens last maybe 2 years in my commercial construction field but for concrete floors- maybe 4 years and they are awesome."
"Always enjoyed Keen’s."
"Keen, and Duradero wedge soles would be good."
"They have composite toes too, if the weight is an issue."
"KEEN."
#6
Reebok
4.1
(10)
"Most comfortable 100% OSHA compliant boot."
"Best combination of safety features, most comfortable right out of the box."
"A lot of people I worked with liked the Reebok ones. I was fortunate to get them issued..."
"The Reeboks though seem to hold up very well and are pretty comfortable."
"I just got some Reeboks with composite toe. Pretty comfortable so far."
"I just got some Reeboks with composite toe. Pretty comfortable so far..."
"I like the Reebok side zip with the composite toe."
"Reebok 'Stealth' zip-up w/ composite toe."
"Reebok makes some, but I'm not sure how comfortable they are..."
#7
Blundstone
4.4
(9)
"If gumboots are an option, the Blundstone #007 safety gumboot are real good.. lightweight, comfy..."
"Blundstones, I’ll never wear another boot"
"Blundstone. Average (for me) of 3 years, comfy as hell."
"My vote is for Blundstones :) I've even known people who've treeplanted in them."
"Approved by the American Podiatrist Association."
"I've had luck with Blundstones."
"Steel toe blundstones work for me"
"The blundstone safety boots are pricey but amazing."
#8
Danner
4.4
(8)
"Love my danner quarry boots."
"It’s like a fluffy cloud for your feet."
"I discovered Danner boots and will not use anything else."
"The Danner Steel yard is half off right now for 80 bucks."
"Bitch to break in but your feet will thank you."
"I USE DANNER TANICUS PRETTY COMFY"
"Danner tanicus side zip composite toe boots."
"Danners composite."
#9
Belleville
4.0
(8)
"This with insoles are game changers"
"Belleville Flyweight side zip boots."
"These ones felt pretty comfy to me."
"Super comfortable, they literally fit like a glove."
"The normal Bellevilles work just fine with a proper pair of insoles."
"Those bellevilles are actually really good quality but the soles are trash"
"Cant beat the free issued ones, why pay $200 of your own money?"
"Tactical Research flyweight: owned by Belleville."
#10
Rocky
3.9
(7)
"Rocky is a comfortable boot but they’re also heavier than a lot of the safety toe boots..."
"My foot comfort takes priority over saving a few bucks."
"I like the Rocky's. Just got a new pair a couple of weeks ago."
"Rocky S2V’s. They’ve got a steel toe."
"I'm a fan of Rocky boots. Alpha force, if you can find them."
"Try Rocky mobile lights. They tend to last all day..."
"Rockys but they tend to squeak after a while."
#11
Rockrooster
3.8
(4)
"Rockrooster Norwood."
"Rockrooster and sureway"
"I'd go with the Rockrooster boots because of the heat resistance."
"My main recommendation for budget moc toes is going to be Rockrooster moc toe."
#12
Wolverine
4.7
(3)
"Check out wolverine durashocks. These are super comfy and they use durashock technology on many different models."
"Wolverine is my preferred brand. I've had a lot of luck with them."
"Id try the Wolverine I90 durashocks."
#13
Caterpillar
4.0
(3)
"One standout choice is the Caterpillar Women's Echo Waterproof Steel Toe Work Boots."
"Caterpillar has some options."
"Caterpillar ones are OK."
#14
Redback
5.0
(2)
"Super comfortable."
"Redback boots stood up to 4 years of solvent and abrasive flooring for me."
#15
Carolina
4.5
(2)
"Runner up is gonna be Carolina’s moc toe with a wedge sole."
#16
Timberland Pro
4.5
(2)
"These are the most comfortable shoes money can buy."
"Prob timberland pro pitboss. They’re 104$."
#17
Helly Hansen
4.0
(2)
"I'm really liking Helly Hansen. Comfy."
"My steeltoes are helly hansen."
#18
Bates
4.0
(2)
"Bates Rangers are on clearance on many sites."
"Bates are pretty good as well."
#19
Georgia
4.0
(2)
"Big fan of my Georgia boots."
"Lightweight and comfortable but waterproof and you can walk through anything."
#20
Xena
4.0
(2)
"I looked at Xena boots (with steel toes) and they are the least clunky steel toe boots I've seen."
"Can vouch for a good personal experience with the Xena Inertia steel toes."
#21
Carhartt
3.5
(2)
"I have Carhartt boots with a composite toe and they’ve held up pretty good."
"I like them okay, but I have weird feet."
#22
New Balance
5.0
(1)
"They're the most comfortable I've had with the super feet orange inside them."
#23
Nick's, Whites, Wesco
5.0
(1)
"The best? Probably Nick's, whites or Wesco."
#24
Solovair
5.0
(1)
"I really love my solovairs. They’re truly well made, I’ve got over 900 miles in 8 months..."
#25
Nick's Americana
5.0
(1)
"Nicks Americana customized with a steel toe would work best..."
#26
Ariat
5.0
(1)
"* [Ariat Rebar](https://www.ariat.com/P31146_W_FOO.html?dwvar_P31146__W__FOO_color=ANTIQUE_BROWN&dwvar_P31146__W__FOO_width=B_Medium)"
#27
Grisport
5.0
(1)
"Check out the Grisport. We have a lot of ladies that work with us that wear them and love them!!"
#28
CAT
5.0
(1)
"Most comfortable pair of shoes I own, too."
#29
Stanley
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend."
#30
BRUNT
5.0
(1)
"Super comfortable out of the box and quality is very good for their price."
#31
Dr Martens
5.0
(1)
"I'd actually recommend Dr Martens. I've had mine for years, and really love them."
#32
Doc Martin
5.0
(1)
"They are the best for all day standing."
#33
Dr. Martens
4.0
(1)
"Have been wearing the same dr. martins boots (brown leather, made in England) for the last ten years."
#34
Composite Toe
4.0
(1)
"I’d suggest a composite toe if you can."
#35
Xena Workwear
4.0
(1)
"Try Xena workwear"
#36
Corcoran Marauders
4.0
(1)
"Corcoran Marauders"
#37
Muck Boots
4.0
(1)
"I found regular composite toe muck boots work the best."
#38
Gripfast
4.0
(1)
"My Gripfast steel-toe boots feel really light in comparison."
#39
Cat
4.0
(1)
"I ended up purchasing a pair of men's Cat boots as they were the most comfortable I could find at DSW."
#40
Doc Martens
4.0
(1)
"I wound up with some doc martens. Then I found an insole company that specializes in skateboard impact absorption and pick up stuff from them."
#41
Skechers
4.0
(1)
"I really like my skechers slipons. Light, soft insole and comfortable."
#42
Dewalt
4.0
(1)
"Dewalt Plasma Mens Steel toe is what I like. They are comfortable imo."
#43
Chippewa
4.0
(1)
"Chippewa."
#44
JB Goodhue
4.0
(1)
"JB Goodhue."
#45
Safetygirl
4.0
(1)
"If you haven't found any yet I'd suggest looking at safetygirl.com."
#46
Zappos
4.0
(1)
"Here are the women's steel toe options on Zappos."
#47
Salomon
4.0
(1)
"I think Solomon makes steel toe hiking boots from synthetic materials."
#48
Honeywell
4.0
(1)
"They run for a solid year of daily use in my experience."
#49
Whites
4.0
(1)
"Try whites bounty hunter or nicks Americana."
#50
Dakota
4.0
(1)
"They're pretty comfy and they have good tread."
#51
Engelbert Strauss
4.0
(1)
"Cheap but they've held up good so far."
#52
Puma
4.0
(1)
"Also, if they don’t have to be boots, steel-toed Pumas are super comfy."
#53
Bata
4.0
(1)
"They last me about a year, but I don't have to worry about the cold etc."
#54
Emerson's of Maine
4.0
(1)
"Mine have so far lasted 4 years of timber framing."
#55
Avenger
4.0
(1)
"Avenger makes a decent product if she doesn't have extra wide feet."
#56
Wesco
4.0
(1)
"I recommend wesco boots. Custom fit."
#57
Iron Age
4.0
(1)
"Had good luck with Iron Age boots."
#58
Muck
4.0
(1)
"Muck boots chore steel toe."
#59
Merrell
4.0
(1)
"Merrell has a composite toe moab they're hiking shoes you can wear at work."
#60
Hytest
4.0
(1)
"Try Hytest. Super comfy, waterproof."
#61
Shoes for Crews
4.0
(1)
"I can confirm the men's safety toes are very comfy, I've bought several pairs over the years."
#62
Corocan
4.0
(1)
"Corocan Marauders or Thorogood Warfighter."
#63
Oliver
4.0
(1)
"Oliver's seem to hold up best."
#64
Walmart
3.0
(1)
"Honestly haven’t had any issues with Walmarts safety attire brand."
#65
Dunlop
3.0
(1)
"I buy the cheap rubber ones with the composite toe."
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