Best work boots?

Steel Toe sneakers. - Wore them for 20+ years at work.

Red Wing Western Engineer boots. - Most comfortable waterproof shoes I ever wore.

Merrill Wilderness with Vibram Soles - Did the entire Appalachian trail in those things and never once had a foot problem. 25 years later I still own them, and they are still awesome.

You have dozens of choices. The smart money is spent test-driving them to see which ones really go with your feet and your stride.

I don't know where in the world you live but based in the UK I always bought Dickies work boots.

I could take them out the box, put them on and wear them straight off on a 15 -16 hour shift as a truck driver.

I didn't know I had them on.

anything my Merrell boots is a good choice.. very comfortable.. or i am currently using a pair of wolverines leather boots and i work in a power plant. no complaint there too.. my current boots are Wolverine MultiShox lace ups. Contour welt sole

You have stated the most important part,...MONEY...Get a good brand, ..don't try to save a few $$ on cheap ones.... Your hurting feet will make your Job miserable..... Full boot,... or mid,.... or just a saftey shoe, depends on what you'll be doing and your choice. Lots of good brands,,,but stay away from the " discount stores "

There is a safety toe tennis shoe! https://www.reebokwork.com/features/safety-toe-foo... You don't have to use steel toes if you are worried about weight. Keep in mind that if you drop something heavy on a composite safety toe show, you need to replace the shoes.

safety rhino steel & toe cap boots