They have a TPU toe cap (which is thermoplastic or molded plastic). ... There is no protection for the toe/s on these boots. They are built to be lightweight and as such do not offer any protection outside of a standard lightweight hiking boot.

What is TPU toe protection?

Luigino TPU Toe Protection provides an easy way to protect your boots from wear and damage in the event of a wash out. The ultra abrasion resistant Therma Plastic Urethane (TPU) patches should be placed to take the brunt of the impact (typically along the outside and inside forefoot near the toes).

Is non-metallic toe the same as steel toe?

Steel toes are typically a thinner gauge than their non-metallic and alloy counterparts which often leads to less bulk in the toe box of the boot. ... It is lighter, but bulkier, than steel. NMT (non-metallic toe), also called composite toe, doesn't conduct heat or cold to the foot.