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  Resistant only works against a single form of force. The oil-resistant material can handle pressure from the oil (and not much else). But when you try to walk around on an icy surface, you won't be able to get any traction and fall because your feet can't gain enough friction with the ice in order to push back against it. So you need the slip protection of a slip-resistant shoe. image source: shoeguidepro.com Slip resistance works against pressure from any direction. So even if you are walking on oily terrain, and you are wearing an oil-resistant shoe that doesn't offer slip resistance, your shoes are still going to be slick because the oil is going to force you to lose balance as you try to walk. image source: www.zappos.com In short, if you want shoes that will stay put when they need to stay put, choose a pair with both oil resistance and slip resistance. When in doubt, pick both!   image source: www.oppfrance.com Do all Timberland boots have steel toe? In one word, ...