I'm constantly on my feet for 12-hr shifts where safety toes are required. I switched from Red Wings to Wolverine Dura-Shocks seven years ago; then, I switched to Timberland Pros last year. On my second set and most comfortable steel-toe I've ever worn. Check them and the reviews out in the...
That is a nice looking bumper. However, if your purpose is to strengthen the rear section note that the rear frame/frame tail is the weak link and there's nothing structurally weak about the stock bumper/hitch system. I doubt that boxing the frame would enable it to survive the stress any...