These are the coolest shoe I've worn.They weigh nothing and feel great.I tried racing my pit at a full sprint(we do sometimes) and these pushed me into the next stride.It was an interesting feeling, like a spring in the heel but without a hard sole.As someone who has the ability to focus on finer visual details, as well as having a high sensitivity to variable changes within numerous and varied situational circumstances, I can feel these are meant for running, but I use them for walking quickly with intermittent sprinting.They make my work day amazeballs.They looked pristine out of the box.After a full day(about 13 hours of consistent wear) running around the apartment complex, up and down stairs, on my knees changing locks and plates, on the grass, in the street, I didn't trip once, I didn't feel awkward in them once. They have not seemed to substain much damage either, though I've been careful in them, they do seem durable. I won't judge that until I have worn them longer.They came with one bungie lace in each shoe cross strung and I didn't even need to change those, just adjusted to let the tension slack at the middle of the foot.I kind of have high so this is a common adjustment I personally need to make.This design is excellent and smooth as they should be.If there was anything wrong, I'd have been critical about it.Im waking up excited to work knowing these useful tools are supporting my feet and active lifestyle.Wearing this running shoe all day as a walking shoe and having the added benefits of a running shoe is exactly what I was hoping for.Nailed it.No they are not steel toe.