Tricky Dicky wrote:

I try to get workbook/shoes that have a penetration resistant
mid-sole mainly steel but can be composites, I find these are the
most comfortable when working on a ladder. I feel the midsoles tend
to spread loading across more of your foot.
For wearing on ladders absolutely. My feet are worse for wear due to
having worn plimsolls on ladders, too much weigh concentrated on a small
area.