I wear steel toe loggers. I've got a pair of Carolina on right now. Usually the failure is when something sharp cuts the leather on the safety toe.
All the "work boots" I have tried were crap, hurt my feet and didn't last. And I've tried about every major brand. Been wearing loggers for a few years now and the boots are typically better construction across the board as compared to what is passed off as a "work boot". Someone explained to me why they help with your feet and encouraged me to try loggers. I finally gave in and it's just changed my tune.