Which is better for slippery or oily floors?

The Reebok. It has a slip-resistant, oil-resisting rubber sole and is EH rated. The Skechers Cankton is not rated slip resistant or oil resistant, and reviewers dispute those claims.

Is the Skechers worth saving the money?

If you only need toe protection and comfort, yes: $48.99 against $87.49 as of November 4, 2026. If your job involves oil, slick floors or electrical hazard, the Reebok's ratings justify the extra cost.

Reviews are mixed on both. Skechers buyers report soles separating and stitching failing within months. Reebok buyers report some pairs failing within two months and others lasting a year of outdoor wear.

The Reebok. Its alloy toe and mesh upper with a Sublite foam midsole are built for lightness. The Skechers uses a steel toe and a leather upper.

Does either shoe keep water out?

Neither is waterproof. The Skechers has mesh panels and the Reebok has a mesh upper, so both breathe but soak through in wet conditions.

Which has better ratings?

The Reebok rates 4.5 out of 5 from 250 ratings. The Skechers rates 4.2 out of 5 from 527 ratings.

Skechers Cankton Steel Toe Work Shoes for Men vs Reebok Work Men's Sublite Cushion Work Safety Toe Shoe

Buy the Skechers Cankton if you want a steel toe on a tight budget: it is $48.99 at Academy Sports + Outdoors as of November 4, 2026, against $87.49 at Zappos.com for the Reebok Sublite Cushion. Buy the Reebok if you need slip resistance, oil resistance and EH rating, which the Skechers lacks. The Skechers is cheaper by about $38.50, but its own reviews flag sole separation and slip claims that do not hold up.

Today the Skechers Cankton Steel Toe Work Shoes for Men costs $38.50 less at its best price.

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