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Steel toed shoes and composite toed shoes are in general manufactured to the same safety specifications set forward in the national or international safety standards, so both types should be equally safe.

Steel toed shoes tend to exceed the safety standards more than composite toed shoes, however this all depends on the quality of the material used by the toe cap manufacturer.

Steel toed shoes may conduct electricity or heat so extra caution has to be taken there.

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How can you feel the difference between a steel toe and composite toe shoe?

Composit toe shoes or boots will feel lighter than their steel toe counterparts.


What is the difference between steel toe and composite toe shoes?

The most notable difference is that composite toe shoes don't set off metal detectors and are generally lighter than steel toe shoes. A steel toe shoe has a piece of steel inside the tip (about 2 1/2 inches) to protect the toes from being crushed if a heavy object falls on the foot. A composite toe shoe has similar toe-protecting reinforcement that is made of a "composite" material like kevlar, carbon fiber, or plastic. Also, while composite shoes can be made as impact resistant (dropping things) they aren't as resistant to shear (chainsaws, grinders etc.) Most of the Composite toe caps are thicker than steel toe caps, only some very advanced composite toe caps are as thin as steel toe caps, but price is very high, so for most of the plastic toe cap safety shoes, the producing shoes lasts are different from the steel toe cap safety shoes lasts. Same standard Pplastic safety shoes price is higher than steel toe safety shoes price. For more info of safety shoes, please refer to our web: www.credsafetyshoes.com


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galvanised steel is a lot more safer....... if u go by the book.... it is upto 10 times stronger than stainless steel in aluminum


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How can you feel the difference between a steel toe and composite toe shoe?

Composit toe shoes or boots will feel lighter than their steel toe counterparts.


What is a composite toe shoe?

A composite toes shoe or boot is one in which a shield is provided in the front to protect the toes from crushing is a heavy weight falls on them. That shield is incorporated into the shoe or boot toe and is made of a "composite" material like Kevlar, carbon fiber, or plastic.


What is the difference between steel toe and composite toe shoes?

The most notable difference is that composite toe shoes don't set off metal detectors and are generally lighter than steel toe shoes. A steel toe shoe has a piece of steel inside the tip (about 2 1/2 inches) to protect the toes from being crushed if a heavy object falls on the foot. A composite toe shoe has similar toe-protecting reinforcement that is made of a "composite" material like kevlar, carbon fiber, or plastic. Also, while composite shoes can be made as impact resistant (dropping things) they aren't as resistant to shear (chainsaws, grinders etc.) Most of the Composite toe caps are thicker than steel toe caps, only some very advanced composite toe caps are as thin as steel toe caps, but price is very high, so for most of the plastic toe cap safety shoes, the producing shoes lasts are different from the steel toe cap safety shoes lasts. Same standard Pplastic safety shoes price is higher than steel toe safety shoes price. For more info of safety shoes, please refer to our web: www.credsafetyshoes.com


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galvanised steel is a lot more safer....... if u go by the book.... it is upto 10 times stronger than stainless steel in aluminum


Are composite toe boots better than steel toe?

The answer depends on your needs. A composite toe cap is lighter, and does not conduct heat or cold as much as steel, but it can more expensive, smaller then steel toe caps. Both type meet the same safety standards, so are equally protective.


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