There are many different types of work boots. You can get a boot with a steel toe, rubber toe, or composite toe. Steel toes are the most durable and will last the longest, but they're not very comfortable to wear for long periods. Steel toes are made up of a hard metal shell covered by a rubber toe cap. A composite toe comprises two layers of material that are bonded together. This type of toe has a unique shape, making it more comfortable to wear than steel toes. Rubber toes are made from a rubber material and are the least durable. They last much shorter than steel toes. A composite toe lasts longer than a rubber toe, but it still isn't as durable as steel toes. Rubber toes should be used for short-term use only.