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I have a qyestion for Nick V.: would a very thin toppy (like the ones from cat's paw) covering the same area be a workable alternative? Thanks.
Metal obviously will wear better that any rubber or composition whether it be Vibram, Topy or, Cat's Paw. So, it depends on your normal wear. For instance, if you constantly wear out the toe area of the sole before the sole (under the ball of your foot) itself wears, you need something more than a sole guard. In this case I would suggest both sole guards and metal toe plates. Now we're back to the same question. What type of metal toe plates? As mentioned I like the European style that is flush mounted to the toe of the sole. However I haven't been able to find them in years. So if you have a local cobbler that has access to them give him a try. Make sure they do quality work. A simple task like this could end up damaging a shoe if given to a hack! The alternative would be to use the regular metal toe plates regularly available today. They go on top of the sole. As someone posted, they are tapered to avoid tripping on them.
I will try again to see if I can find the European style.