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Red Wing Work vs Thorogood Safety Toe
Safety-rated lines only
Red Wing Work line
Safety-toe work models, not the Heritage styles. The maker’s safety-toe pages describe the options and how the markings read.
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Thorogood safety toe
Safety-toe moc-toe and wedge-sole styles; the maker states impact, compression and EH marks on some of them.
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The call
Both are better known for heritage-style leather, so this page covers only their safety-rated work lines and frames them by rating and job, not style. Compare the stated F2413 marks and the sole type, then confirm on the pair.
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The long-form Red Wing Work vs Thorogood Safety Toe breakdown is being written. For now, the verdict above is the short answer, and the label on the pair is the final word.
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