They don't make these without the steel toe.

I've been wearing the brown version of these for over five years almost exclusively (about 90% of the time). They weren't worn in a harsh work environment but I primarily use mass transit and do a ton of walking in Chicago where winter weather can be pretty severe. I used to backpack so what I consider acceptable walking distance is a great deal farther than average. I've been a complete slob about properly caring for these and have never oiled or put a weather treatment on them.

I finally wore down the soles and the interior is ripped up a bit but these are a very good value for the price. Boots half the cost of these won't last half as long although I'd say the regular loggers did serve me well for about 3 years before I picked up the supers. Also, I could probably extend the value of these by taking them to a cobbler to be re-soled and have something done about the interior lining but I'm thinking of upgrading to Vibergs or Daytons which are more in the 350-600 dollar range and can last for decades if properly cared for.

The Chippewas are very comfortable and I've found that when I wear other shoes my back (which has seen better days) is more prone to aches and pains. I also appreciate the traction I get out of them in the winter time in slippery conditions. When wearing other shoes I found myself so used to being able to stomp ahead at full speed that I'd slip all over the place if I didn't regularly remind myself that I wasn't wearing the boots.

Boots are like power tools as far as I'm concerned. Pay more now and you'll ultimately pay much, much less. 200ish bucks, 90% of the time for 5 years. How many people even remember what shoes they were wearing 5 years ago?