Howdy Sir:
I have worn Danner vented summer boots since 2014. They are the most comfortable and durable boots I have ever owned. I wear the soles slick and the tops are still in great condition. I bought a three season pair of another brand. They were okay. Not good below 30F. I wore them slick. They are waterproof. I bought another pair of Danner vented summer boots, Danner three season boots and Haix European winter combat boots with thinsulite. They are warm and waterproof. I would have preferred to buy a pair of winter boots made in America, but my feet got cold in the three season RATs.
The toe cap on the Danner is not a crush proof safety toe. However it does provide some protection.
I put my boots on low temperature boot dryers every night and they are dry and warm in the morning. You can find them at Rural King.