Yes this is really a safety shoe. The shaft of the metal free ELEVATE KNIT is made of SAFETY KNIT a highly flexible and durable textile fabric which adapts perfectly to the foot and fits like a sock.Fiberglass Toe Cap and flexible FAP midsole protectionTPU protection in the heel and toe areaMetal freeESDSeamless woven SAFETY KNITTM textile upperBreathActive functional liningevercushion BA+ footbedRubber sole URBAN with ldCELL300c heat resistant