Steel foot guard is a metal shield worn over shoes for maximum protection to the entire foot-instep as well as toes-against falling, rolling, or flying objects or accidental tool blows. Steel foot guards are designed to withstand an impact of 75 foot pounds, with a large safety factor designed in. At 5.5 inches wide the steel foot guard fits any shoe (no rights or lefts). They are light enough to be worn comfortably all day. To keep the steel foot guard properly positioned, it has a rubber toe clip, crossbar, and a one-piece rubber strap fastening device.