Safety boots are shoes with protective reinforcement in the front and are very durable. Reinforcement helps protect toes from falling objects or compression of any kind. Protective footwear worn in the workplace is designed to protect the feet from physical hazards such as falling objects, stepping on sharp objects, hot and cold, wet and slippery surfaces, or exposure to corrosive chemicals.

Choosing the right footwear for the specific needs of the job is critical to ensuring that safety shoes provide proper protection. But experts say choosing the right shoes for the job is only half the battle. The other half are monitoring safety shoes for signs that they may need to be "retired."

Safety shoes are developed for a specific end user, whether that user is an electrician or a drywaller. Choosing the right safety and work boots is as simple as breaking down the most important things to keep you safe and comfortable on the job.