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What are toe guards used for?
Last Updated: 08/23/2011
Toe Guards provide two useful functions, protecting the most commonly scuffed part of the boot and being themselves quite stylish. Attach one end to beneath the toe stop and the other lace through the bottom most ringlets and your set to roll scuff free. Review our toe guard selection.

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