What is the difference between a metal and a composite toe box?

Metal shoe toe - a classic method of protecting feet among workers. When it comes to impact protection, steel socks are the winner. They have been around for many years and are used in many industries.

Composite type of elevation – a new form of protective footwear. This type of protection is provided by non-metallic materials. The most common composite safety footwear uses carbon fiber, fiberglass, or plastic.

Both types of safety shoes have their pros and cons. Metal toe shoes are safe because they can withstand a lot of pressure, slightly more than composite safety shoes.

Composite safety shoes are good because they are light and comfortable, although they are more expensive to manufacture. Unlike metal, the composite is not prone to corrosion and conducts heat much worse. Staying in such shoes for a long time is much more comfortable.

There are several types of composite trays:

• Reinforced with Kevlar threads to increase strength;
• With perforation - the strength of the product decreases slightly, but the comfort significantly increases, as the shoes remain dry from the inside.

Steel safety shoes is more traditional. Some people argue that composite safety shoes are more practical because they are made of non-metallic materials. Safety shoes with a steel toe are not recommended for use in environments with aggressive temperatures, because it is very easy to frostbite or burn the feet protected by metal protection. In addition, the ability of coasters to be magnetized can play an evil joke with people who work with high voltage or flammable materials - metal is a good conductor of electricity, including static electricity.