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iron or composite toe caps
What are steel toe caps
Steel toe caps include a curved piece of steel that sits above the toe area, protecting it from all sorts of hazards that may “meet your feet” in the work place. Steel toe capped shoes must fall within national safety specifications and often offer 200 joule protection
What are composite toe caps
Much like steel toe caps, composite toe caps are a made of a piece of durable material that sits above the toe area. Unlike their steel counterpart, composites are made of metal free materials such as Kevlar or carbon fibre. This means that they won’t conduct electricity or have magnetic properties which is great if you’re working in nuclear plants, anywhere with high electrical conductivity or locations where you have to pass through security/metal detectors; however, that gap in strength between steel and composite is getting smaller with new technological advances. They’re also sturdy and lightweight, despite not being able to handle as much weight as steel
