--- title: What's the Difference Between a Safety Boot and a Safety Shoe? description: In this video, you’ll find out the key distinctions between these two styles, and you’ll also find out which one could be the best choice for you given the environment you work in, and the terrain you walk on. image: https://blog.v12footwear.com/hubfs/Safety%20boots%20vs%20safety%20shoes.png --- - FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY - 200-DAY PRODUCT WARRANTY - [STUDENT DISCOUNT](https://info.v12footwear.com/studentdiscount) - FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY - 200-DAY PRODUCT WARRANTY - [STUDENT DISCOUNT](https://info.v12footwear.com/studentdiscount) - FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY - 200-DAY PRODUCT WARRANTY - [STUDENT DISCOUNT](https://info.v12footwear.com/studentdiscount) - FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY - 200-DAY PRODUCT WARRANTY - [STUDENT DISCOUNT](https://info.v12footwear.com/studentdiscount) - FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY - 200-DAY PRODUCT WARRANTY - [STUDENT DISCOUNT](https://info.v12footwear.com/studentdiscount) - FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY - 200-DAY PRODUCT WARRANTY - [STUDENT DISCOUNT](https://info.v12footwear.com/studentdiscount) - [Distributor Support Centre](https://info.v12footwear.com/v12-training-centre) - [Blog](https://blog.v12footwear.com/) - [Contact Us](https://v12footwear.com/pages/contact-us) [![v12-logo-1](https://blog.v12footwear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/v12-logo-1.png?width=90&name=v12-logo-1.png)](https://v12footwear.com/) [Which V12 boot is right for you?](https://v12footwear.com/pages/boot-finder) Search the V12 range - Products Mens - [boots](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-boots) - [Shoes](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-shoes) - [Men's Trainers & Hikers](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-trainers-hikers) - [Men's Dealer Boots](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-dealer-boots) - [Men's Rigger Boots](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-rigger-boots) - [Men's Hi-Leg Boots](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-hi-leg-boots) - [Men's Wellingtons & Waders](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-wellingtons-waders) - [Men's Waterproof](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-waterproof) - [Men's Metal-Free Stylers](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-metal-free-boots) - [Band of Builders Charity Boot](https://v12footwear.com/products/v2150-bob) Womens - [Shop All Women's](https://v12footwear.com/collections/womens) - [Boots](https://v12footwear.com/collections/womens-boots) - [Shoes](https://v12footwear.com/collections/womens-shoes) - [Trainers & Hikers](https://v12footwear.com/collections/womens-trainers-hikers) - [Metal Free Styles](https://v12footwear.com/collections/womens-metal-free-boots) - [Wellingtons](https://v12footwear.com/collections/womens-wellingtons-waders) Accessories - [Shop All Accessories](https://v12footwear.com/collections/acessories) - [MukGuard](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mukguard) - [Insoles](https://v12footwear.com/collections/insoles) - [Socks](https://v12footwear.com/collections/socks) - [Laces](https://v12footwear.com/collections/laces) - [Shoe Care](https://v12footwear.com/collections/shoe-care) Brands - [V12](https://v12footwear.com/collections/all/?constraint=v12) - [VITAL](https://v12footwear.com/collections/all/?constraint=vital) - [MukGuard](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mukguard) - [Innovations](https://v12footwear.com/pages/innovations) - About Us [Contact Us](https://v12footwear.com/pages/contact-us) [Become a Distributor](https://info.v12footwear.com/become-a-v12-distributor) [Who We Are](https://v12footwear.com/pages/about-us) [Meet The Team](https://info.v12footwear.com/v12-meet-the-team) [FAQs](https://info.v12footwear.com/safetyfootwearfaqs) [Blogs](https://blog.v12footwear.com/) [Careers](https://v12footwear.com/pages/careers) - [Sustainability](https://info.v12footwear.com/sustainability) [Which V12 boot is right for you?](https://v12footwear.com/pages/boot-finder) - [Find a stockist](https://v12footwear.com/pages/store-locator) - [Distributor Support Centre](https://info.v12footwear.com/v12-training-centre) - [Blog](https://blog.v12footwear.com/) - [Contact Us](https://v12footwear.com/pages/contact-us) [Home](https://v12footwear.com/) [Learning Hub](https://blog.v12footwear.com/) Blog ## What's the Difference Between a Safety Boot and a Safety Shoe? - video , - Ask an Expert ![featured image](https://blog.v12footwear.com/hubfs/Safety%20boots%20vs%20safety%20shoes.png) [![V12 Footwear women's range - safety shoes and boots](https://blog.v12footwear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Women's%20range%20shoes.png?width=378&height=188&name=Women's%20range%20shoes.png)](https://v12footwear.com/collections/womens)In this video, you’ll find out the main distinctions between safety boots and safety shoes. 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