Not sure if you need safety shoes, boots or trainers? This guide covers EN ISO 20345 ratings, toe cap materials and our top picks for every job.

If you've been wearing heavy safety boots all day and your feet are done by lunchtime, you're not alone. Safety trainers have become the go-to footwear for a huge chunk of the trades — and it's not hard to see why. They meet the same EN ISO 20345 protection standards as traditional boots, but they're lighter, more flexible, and far easier to live in over a long shift. Whether you're on a building site, in a warehouse, or running between jobs in a van, this guide will help you pick the right pair.

Rigger boots divide opinion on site. This guide explains what a rigger actually is, why some contractors ban them, and walks through the full Buckler Boots range alongside budget riggers from £28, with picks for every trade.