What are some good steel or composite toe boots for working on concrete, ten plus hours day, six days a week? Need something lightweight and comfortable and affordable. Thanks for any help 2traps.

First go with composit toe, lighter weight doesn't conduct the cold etc. try some of the hiking type boots those seem to be good for long hours on your feet for a reasonable price. Otherwise if you want to spend big money the US made red wings are pretty comfy and last for years but cost around $300.

I do road construction, for me, I run timberlands.

I have been wearing Red Wings since 1993. I buy a pair a year and have bought the 2233 model every time.

Hummm.... I was just going to say anything but redwings. The most uncomfortable boot I ever owned in my life bar none. Then again I have flat feet so maybe it's me.

Ha! Not sure about the flat feet. I wear mine probably 360 days a year, typically 12-16 hours a day. Wife won't let me wear'em to church!!

On someone else

I wear boots on concrete and steel grating for work. The best thing I have found with any boot is a good aftermarket gel insert. Also, the lighter and spongier the sole, the better. Composite for sure (lighter) it also helps me because I have to pass through metal detectors daily.

Redwing or Thorogood

Thorogood has been thoroughly good to me.

Mike

Red Wing here. They are pricey but are worth the money.

red wing

I've been wearing the timberland pro 6" pit bosses for probably 15 years. Two pair a year. On concrete. Normally around $100-115.

Just re-read the OP, never knew a boat had feet or toes?

LOL ... Just saw that myself.

I've had really good luck with Winchesters the last few years doing farm work 7 days a weeks. Typically I'll get about a year out of a pair. Been wearing this pair for a year and a half now and they're still in great shape. They're around $115 if I remember right.

wolverine dura shock. best I found.

I've got flat feet and I recommend the red wing king toe boot, I beat em
up good in my line of work and I go thru a pair every year but worth it

Irish Setter ,style Elk Tracker 880 composite toe
A 12" all leather boot ,200 ,600 gram insulation
Waterproof
Very comfortable from day one
I'm in them 58 hrs a week..
Best boot iv ever worn and iv worn most of the top brands

Go to Walmart get the high top survior work boot they rough on the front side of your leg for 3 days but if you wear them 7 days a week every where you go they will last you 8 months for the money and comfort it's the best thing out there

Carolina boots, they last !

If your spending money, look at Nick's Custom Boots. Hand built to your specific foot. The most comfortable boot you will ever wear, I guarantee. Cost about $550 and a 6 month wait. I wear them 12 hours a day and don't really think about needing to take them off.

Wolverine boots

Anyone try these. Great reviews

X2 and comfortable..been wearing Carolina boots for a bout 15 years now...previous job I would stand at a milling machine 10 hours a day, now I'm putting 12 hours in about twice a week plus weekends, my company pays for them, I've been wearing the same pair going on 3 years and have a few new pairs still in the box....

Get the USA made version, they are about 250.00
I believe boot number is 309

Look into Reebok.

I went through 3 sets of boots on concrete and metal grating before I finally wised up and realized I didn't really need a boot.
I tried Timberland Pro composite low top breathable NON-waterproof sneakers. They were fantastic and I turned a few co-workers onto them.
One guy said "They are like walking on baby seals."

Thorogoods were horrible for me. Total agony working in those boots.

Lots of guys wore those combat looking Reebok. Very popular.

Keen for me, although I have worn Carolina's that were exceptional. I like a low boot myself.

Justins for me - wear them almost all day everyday

When I worked construction I preferred Georgia Boots. I wore mine 300+ days a year.

Rocky # 6114. Water proof for year or so. No insulation but wear them 365 days a year. Soles are kind of slippery on ice and the laces break in a year or so but for $125 there my favorite for the last 15 years. Tried many others.
Your feet will tell you which boots they like!

When I worked for the US Forest Service many years ago, I was required to wear steel toe boots. I wore a logger style boot made by Lehigh for years then I went to wearing Mason brand loggers for several years. They were both comfortable and would actually last long enough to wear out instead of falling apart like most boots do these days. Don't have much experience with steel toe footwear in recent years but I do know that even though boots cost 3-4 times what they did in the eighties the various brands of non safety boots that I have worn over the last 25 years, I havent been able to find any that wouldn't fall apart well before they wear out. Very disappointing.

I need light and comfortable

Carolina boots!

Wolverine makes a good comfortable boot that lasts.

Go threw to many boots working in a smelter, (30-40 shifts). Bottoms burn, so I wear the brahma's

Steel toed tennis shoes no joke!

I got rid of my redwings and went with a pair of Georgia’s. I’m much happier now. Everybody has different feet and what is comfortable for one may not work for another. Seems that I always prefer a wedge type sole, especially on hard surfaces.

Keen’s. They are nice and wide in the toe also!

Redwings have always been my choice.

The best I have ever found are Georgia Boots. The composite toe and insulated. I work mostly outside for the power company. No issues. Wear them every day for work and get two to three years out of a pair before the soles start to get where out. Never had any upper issues or split soles. On my fourth pair. Tried all the rest and never had one really comfortable for me until I started using Georgia. I work with some guys who swear by Redwing as well.

Timberland has been the only boot I have worn in the last 15 years. My current pair are 3 years old and still have life. Strongly consider composite toes, not nearly as cold in the winter. Had 1 pair of Redwings, hated them. Got rid of them after less than 6 months.

I like sketchers steel toe work shoes. They are comfortable,like tennis shoes.

The only way to go.

I'll let you know on Friday. I have some Danner safety toe boots on the way.

I do road construction, been running timberland great boot. But my company didn’t offer them this year. I went with Georgia. I do know in my line of work, glued soles don’t hold up.

Wore redwing when I worked in the mine. But wear thorogood now in the factory and they are pretty comfortable

X3 on Carolina boots. I wear CA5520's These boots have a nice broad toe so your toesies won't get all crunched up. Steel toes are notorious for rubbing on your toes some wear and I can't stand that.
My little pigs need room!

Love wearing Keen footwear. Currently on my third pair of their steel toed Detroit models that weigh in at 1#8oz per boot. Order online from Zappos, any issues send back on their $.

Dave

I'm wearing wolverines with custom othotics. With all the basketball I've officiated, sometimes 10 or 11 games a day, and working on my feet, if I didn't have the orthotics in my boots and sports shoes my feet wouldn't be able to touch the floor at the end of the day without pain.

Years ago when I was still working we had a Mason shoe dealer working with us. I bought a pair of steel-toed work boots from him and they were comfortable.

Been wearing danners but might try the Irish setters . 55 hours + week in concrete.

I would vote for these right here. I don't wear the steel to model but have had 2 pair of the regular moc toe with the wedge sole and they are great. First pair lasted 5 years and I flooded them twice. Second pair is on year 3. They are very comfortable and the sole wears like iron. I clean and oil mine with a mink oil about once a month.

I've worn quite a few brands over the years. This past winter I ordered a pair of Duluth Trading Company "Grindstone" composite toe 6" and they are without a doubt the most comfortable boots right out of the box I have ever worn. They are waterproof and seem to be well made. About $140 bucks a pair, only had them a couple months so will see how they hold up.

Zim

Danners. Pricetag stings, but made in the USA and of the highest quality.

I have work in a plant environment roughly 10 acres under roof with 25 more outside. Serving the whole plant I typically walk it multiple times a day for 12 hour shifts. My company pays for boots and every two years and over the last 20 years the only boot I have worn that did not require any insole replacement prior to the 2 years was my current set of Georgia’s. They were spendy but over 3 years in they are just now getting to the point of needing insoles.