Best Steel Toe Cap Footwear

26 June 2023

Steel toe cap shoes offer the best protection you can get from a range of various hazards on site. By having a metal plate around the toe section of your shoe, your feet are protected from any compression, falling debris, and sharp objects that can cause injury. If you're looking for protective footwear, look no further than our handy guide below on our best steel toe cap footwear, in a range of styles, to safeguard your feet in the workplace.

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Steel toe cap shoes help safeguard feet in the workplace

You'll want to choose the right kind of steel toe cap footwear to meet your requirements or suit the type of work you do. To help you out, we've selected our best steel toe cap footwear according to type. Click through each of the links below to read about each type of the steel toe cap footwear we offer.


Best Steel Toe Cap Shoes 

Winner: Portwest FW85 S1P Steelite Black Ultra Safety Steel Toe Cap Shoes

PORTWEST FW85 S1P STEELITE BLACK ULTRA SAFETY STEEL TOECAP SHOES

Why We Love Them...

 Steel toe caps protect the feet from toe injury
 Anti-slip for protecting in slippery wet environments
 Pierce-resistant midsole for protection against nails and sharp objects
 Extra padded in the heel area for comfort all day long

Perfect For...

 Use in slippery environments
 General outdoor work
 Use in dirty conditions

Editor's Verdict: The Portwest FW85 S1P Steelite Steel Toe Cap Shoes offer upmarket everyday safety footwear at an affordable cost. These shoes have all the protective features you need to work in various demanding roles, without compromising on comfort. Their eye-catching design with orange trims also looks good for those after something that is more aesthetically pleasing.


Best Steel Toe Cap Trainers 

Winner: Portwest FT15 Steelite Tove Trainers S1P (Black/Blue)

PORTWEST FT15 STEELITE TOVE TRAINERS S1P (BLACK/BLUE)

Why We Love Them...

 Steel toe caps protect the feet from toe injury
 Provide pierce, slip, static, fuel and oil resistance
 Injected mesh with KPU cage provides strength and breathability
 Also available in green, orange and white

Perfect For...

 Use in hazardous work environments
 Warehouse and logistics
 Use in dirty conditions

Editor's Verdict: Long gone are the days of heavy and uncomfortable steel toe cap footwear that is only available in black. For those after something lighter, the Portwest FT15 Steelite Tove Trainers S1P (Black/Blue) are ideal for light to medium-duty work and are particularly popular with traditional tradesmen or those who work in the warehouse and logistics sectors. Check out some of their other colours above!


Best Steel Toe Cap Boots 

Winner: Portwest FW66 S3 Steelite All Weather Black Safety Hiker Boots

PORTWEST FW66 S3 STEELITE ALL WEATHER BLACK SAFETY HIKER BOOTS

Why We Love It...

 Steel toe caps protect the feet from toe injury
 Waterproof design prevents water penetration in wet conditions
 Pierce-resistant midsole for protection against nails and sharp objects
 Stylish hiker style looks good at work and can be worn for outdoor activities

Perfect For...

 Use in construction
 Hiking or other outdoor activities
 Use in dirty conditions

Editor's Verdict: A versatile shoe, the Portwest FW66 S3 Steelite All Weather Black Safety Hiker Boots can be made use of in the workplace for foot protection, and as the name suggests can also be worn for hiking or other outdoor activities. With these boots you've got all the safety protection with the added benefit of water-resistance, allowing you to work in any conditions.


Best Steel Toe Cap Rigger Boots 

Winner: Portwest FW12 S1P CI HRO Tan Steelite Fur-Lined Rigger Work Boots

PORTWEST FW12 S1P CI HRO TAN STEELITE FUR-LINED RIGGER WORK BOOTS

Why We Love Them...

 Steel toe caps protect the feet from toe injury
 Fur-lined for cold conditions
 Heat resistant outsole protects against temperatures up 300°C
 Pierce-resistant midsole for protection against nails and sharp objects 

Perfect For...

 Use in hot and hazardous work environments
 Winter work
 Use in dirty conditions

Editor's Verdict: Providing the best of both worlds, the Portwest FW12 S1P CI HRO Tan Steelite Fur-Lined Rigger Work Boots are fur lined to keep feet warm during winter work, and also have a heat resistant outsole that protects against temperatures of up 300°C. These features make these rigger boots excellent for a variety of conditions, and as standard you get steel toe caps and pierce-resistant midsoles.

 They're also available in black!


Best Steel Toe Cap Wellington Boots 

Winner: Portwest FW94 S4 Anti-Slip Steel Toecap Wellington Boots

PORTWEST FW94 S4 ANTI-SLIP STEEL TOECAP WELLINGTON BOOTS

Why We Love Them...

 Steel toe caps protect the feet from toe injury
 100% waterproof construction keeps feet dry
 Anti-slip and anti-static for further protection
 Reinforced ankle protection enhances stability, reducing injury

Perfect For...

 Use in wet and damp conditions
 Protection from chemical hazards
 Use in dirty conditions

Editor's Verdict: Wellies are known to have very little ankle support, but the Portwest FW94 Steel Toecap Wellington Boots are an exception to this. As well as their water protection, steel toe caps, anti-slip and anti-static features, wearers can benefit from the reinforced ankle protection these safety wellies provide, enhancing stability and reducing any ankle injuries whilst on the job!


Best Steel Toe Cap Clogs 

Winner: Portwest FW82 SB Black Steelite Steel Toecaps Safety Work Clogs

PORTWEST FW82 SB BLACK STEELITE STEEL TOECAPS SAFETY WORK CLOGS

Why We Love Them...

 Steel toe caps protect the feet from toe injury
 Self-cleaning outsole and wipe clean upper prevents cross contamination
 Lightweight microfibre style offers superb close fit and comfort
 Detachable back strap coverts the clogs to strapless

Perfect For...

 Use in hot and hazardous work environments
 Winter work
 Use in dirty conditions

Editor's Verdict: If you work in cleanrooms, medical, and food environments, you'll not only benefit from the self-cleaning feature of these work clogs, but also their lightweight microfibre style which provides a superb close fit and comfort as you work. A detachable back strap on these steel toe cap work clogs allows you change up the style of the clogs and make them strapless should your ankles need a break. These steel toe cap clogs are also available in white.


Stay Toe-Tally Protected

Whether you're working with sharp objects or tools, bricks or rubble, or carrying heavy items, you can rely on our steel toe cap shoes and boots to protect your toes from falling objects. We hope you've found the right steel toe cap footwear for you in this guide, but if you're still after something else, please check out our other steel toe cap footwear categories below: