Editing Steel-toe boot (section)

== Safety boot ==
Safety boots are used by [[Tradesperson|tradespeople]] to protect from environmental hazards at a [[Construction|jobsite]]. They may also be used for outdoor recreational activities or sports such as [[off-roading]], [[overlanding]] or [[woodchopping]]. Common protections include steel/reinforced toe, metatarsal guard, penetration-resistant (steel plate in mid-sole), electrical hazard (EH), chemical resistance and waterproofing.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The most comfortable work boots for construction sites |url=https://www.thesafetymag.com/ca/products/foot-protection/the-most-comfortable-work-boots-for-construction-sites/494962 |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=www.thesafetymag.com |language=en}}</ref> Modern safety boots are usually laced with a vertical side [[zipper]] under a [[Hook-and-loop fastener|hook-and-loop]] strap.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Deveroux |first=Jess |date=2023-07-05 |title=The Versatility and Convenience of Side Zip Work Boots |url=https://medium.com/@jess.deveroux/the-versatility-and-convenience-of-side-zip-work-boots-168b1d632a5d |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=Medium |language=en}}</ref>