These are available in a wide variety of styles from high ankle boot to training shoe. The safety standards are complex: Get appropriate protection for the task.

• Protect you from impacts and crushing.

• Protect you from heat, chemicals & electric shocks.

• Keep you dry and warm.

• Wear cotton or wool socks.

• Look for chemical resistant soles.

• Not all steel toecaps are the real deal.

• Always wear eye protection.

• Consider knee pads.