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by sarcher 2496 days ago
I looked at Doc Martens a long time ago (a decade+) when I was looking for steel-toe non-leather work boots, but none of the vegan Doc Martens boots have steel/composite toe protection. I just checked again, and I think that's still the case.

I've been rocking Bogs Turf Stompers for the last five years or so, but they've been discontinued I think (at least the steel toe version has been).

Anyone else have good luck with non-leather steel/composite toe lace up workboots?

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I had Vegetarian Shoes boots once, wore them almost daily for 10 years. Solid boots. At the time, they had Doc Martens as well, I was under the impression they had licensed the brand and model.

Here https://www.vegetarian-shoes.co.uk/unisex/airseal_10_eye_boo...

Wearing them as I type, have been for at least 10 years, will likely wear them til I die.
> Anyone else have good luck with non-leather steel/composite toe lace up workboots?

As an alternative: I like to wear wooden clogs whenever I am working outside or doing some heavy lifting or other stuff around the house that might hurt my feet.

Unfortunately, it's job-site PPE policy - I work in construction.
Do they have to be boot style? My favorite steel toes were slip-on shoes. Way more comfortable.

Timberland has several safety shoe models with canvas or synthetic uppers.

I'll check Timberland, thanks!