Composite toes are the new kid on the block when it comes to toe protection.
What is a composite toe work boot.
Composite toe boots are insulated boots because they not only have non metal like substance material used to make their toe but also they have insulation properties.
They also offer better resistance making them a popular choice for electricians and engineers.
Non metallic and non magnetic.
Composite toe is used in those kinds of boots that are used to provide a minimum amount of protection to your feet.
Composite toes is made up of the above materials.
It also means it s more ligtweight compared to a steel toe cap safety boot.
The composite toe is as the name says is made from top quality composite materials.
The safety cap is instead made of kevlar hard plastic or fiberglass.
They prevent excessive sweating and also keep the foot in good hygiene.
Composite toe boots are perfect for extreme weather conditions such as an extremely hot or extreme cold.
Because they have no metal composite toe boots are great for work sites that employ metal detectors.
Steel toe boot makers on the other hand are constantly developing current technologies to make these boots lighter as well.
This means that electrical hazard boots with a safety toe are almost invariably composite toe boots though some may have a toe box of aluminum which is a poor conductor of electricity.
Additionally composite toe boots do not conduct heat very well.
This means that this type of safety shoe will not set off metal detectors.
Basically it is a combination of various metals and other nonmetallic materials that gives the composite toe its shape and size.
Composite is just a scientific name which basically means they contain no metal so they are made from things such as plastics carbon fibre and rubbers.
Therefore they are comfier and are ideal for people who have to stand all day or walk really long distances.
If you have to pass through a metal detector at work steel toe boots will set it off.
Composite toe shoes are usually around 30 lighter than steel toe boots thanks to the non metallic materials used.
A composite toe is made up of a wide variety of materials.
It includes kevlar aramid fiber and carbon fiber that has been compressed to form the layer over your toes that will keep you protected.
Because of this it is less heavy as compared to a steel toe boot.
There s one area where composite toe boots have a clear edge over their steel toe counterparts.
However not all composite toe boots are metal detector friendly according to one manufacturer because they may still include a steel shank.