There are two Toms on this thread. I assume you mean me. This is an old thread. My broken toe was three years ago. The topic came up again because of this thread.
A steel toed boot is only as good as the fit with your foot. If your foot can move so your toe hits the inside of the toe box, then you’re no better off than you are in a floppy-toed shoe. You need a stiff toe box, a stiff sole, room in front of your toes, and a super tight fit on the rest of your foot.
The kick-the-ground-with-your-toes test is very revealing for what it’s going to feel like. The only shoes I’ve tried that pass are the approach shoes. The toe box is plenty stiff enough.