Steel toe vs. composite toe — which should I buy?

Across the reviewers we read, steel toes (like the Timberland PRO Pit Boss) are seen as the most impact-tolerant and cheapest, while composite toes (Cincinnati, Ariat Rebar) are lighter, non-conductive for electrical hazard work, and won't set off metal detectors. Specialist subreddit threads on r/WorkBoots tend to recommend composite for electricians and anyone walking long distances; steel for heavy industrial impact risk.