Cowboy Steel Toe Boots combine the fashion of a fine Western or Cowboy boot with the functionality of a steel toe boot providing protection for your feet. Although referred to as a "steel toe" because steel was the original material used composite materials such as plastic thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) are now frequently used also and provide fine protection. Cowboy Steel Toe Boots provide different degrees of protection for your feet and fitting your requirements to the protection can be very important. Refer to this link for important information on degree of protection and how to determine the protection your boot provides. http://www.steeltoecowboyboots.net/Western Steel Toe Boots combine the fashion of a fine Western or Cowboy boot with the functionality of a steel toe boot providing necessary protection for your feet. Although referred to as a "steel toe" because steel was the original material used composite materials such as plastic thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) are now frequently used also. Western Steel Toe Boots may provide different degrees of protection for your feet and fitting your requirements to the protection can be very important. Refer to this link for important information on degree of protection and how to determine the protection your boot provides. http://www.steeltoecowboyboots.net/
Most Cowboy Steel Toe Boots will have protective reinforcement in the toe and also a sole plate which protects the foot from falling objects and also punctures from beneath. Having the protection you need is obviously extremely important and the protection chart here will help you determine what protection is provided by each boot.
For Cowboy Steel Toe Boots purchased after July 5, 1994 OSHA requires compliance with ANSI Z41.1-1991, "American National Standard for Personal Protection-Protective Footwear".