A great budget safety shoe doesn't only need to have a low sticker price it also has to live up to its purpose.  If you have to purchase two pairs of safety shoes in a 6 month period is this really a budget safety shoe?  Similarly a budget safety shoes needs to be comfortable (if you have to work slower then its also not budget friendly) and provide proper protection.

Business requires a budget safety shoe for short term contract workers. Perhaps you have a new construction site that you need to kit out workers for 4 months.  There is little point in investing in A grade hand stitched leather shoes. A split leather will be adequate. 

.We often see companies investing in expensive safety shoes for managers and long service employees.