Keeping your feet safe on the job site is a no brainer and boots with toe protection are almost always required.  The problem with gloves has always been trying to find a balance between adequately protecting hands and maintaining dexterity and functionality.  Too much protection could cause your hands to be immobilized or reduce your ability to actually use the tools you’re being protected against.  But gloves that are too comfortable may only act as an extra layer of skin and you’re left nursing a black and blue index finger.