Our shoes are super lightweight and comfortable, but keep in mind that they are designed to be minimalist boots and not heavy duty workboots. The flexibility and wide toebox provide the necessary elements to allow your toes to splay and move as nature intended. We know that you may want to use them for everything -- they are so comfortable it is hard to switch over to a more traditional work boot!
Lems are not designed for workboot durability, especially if used as a work boot when the toes are scraping the ground. Traditional workboots have sewn-on soles, and the best ones have a durable composite steel toe with no stitching or very heavy-duty toe stitching.
We do get so many requests for a composite toe boot, and we are exploring this as a possibility for the distant future. For added protection, you may consider using Safety Toe Covers, or overshoes to give your Lems extra durability.
We do not cover work boot wear and tear under our warranty.