Product Description

Comfortable enough for a second shift. Hot achy feet making the overtime miserable? These Boots hit the mark with a Climasphere lining that helps regulate the temperature inside the boot to keep feet cool. And Climasphere wicks moisture to help prevent blisters. More: Oiled, full-leather upper takes scuffs and scrapes, still looks great; Climasphere lining helps regulate temperature to keep feet cool, wicks moisture; Removable, contoured insole; Slip and abrasion resistant outsole; Repairable Goodyear welt construction; 4 D-loop, 2 speed-hook lacing system; Each approx. 6" tall. ANSI Class 75 steel toe for on-the-job safety. Electrical hazard construction is ANSI approved protection against open circuits up to 600 volts in dry conditions. Each approx. 32 1/2 ozs. Cool, comfortable feet as you head in to overtime. State Color, Width: medium or wide; and Size. Order ONLINE Today! AVAILABLE SEPARATELY: Same Boots without Steel Toe - word search in our Store for 'Cat Second Shift Boots'. Men's Cat Second Shift Steel Toe Boot

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1491 in Shoes
• Size: *
• Color: *
• Brand: Caterpillar
• Fabric type: leather
• Dimensions: 4.00 pounds

Features

• Oiled full grain leather or Nubuck upper
• ASTM F2413-05 I/75 C/75 Steel Toe
• Goodyear Welt Construction

Amazon.com Product Description
This classically styled 2nd Shift boot from Caterpillar is a boot that was made to last. This hardworking boot has a full grain leather upper with a Goodyear welt construction, a Climasphere sockliner, and a slip-resistant rubber outsole for strong footing at all times.

From the Manufacturer
As the world's foremost manufacturer of heavy equipment, Cat earthmovers are known around the world as a symbol of honest work, strength and integrity. Cat Footwear makes boots and shoes based on these same principals. The brand has evolved from work boots into a range of industrial and casual footwear built with the sole purpose of staying true to their original goal--creating genuine, hard-working boots and shoes.

Customer Reviews

I keep coming back to these...
If I remember correctly, I'm up to my third pair of these boots. The last pair lasted almost exactly two years, and would have lasted longer if I hadn't completely worn down the sole to the point that it was just flat.

They are definitely solid boots. The soft, strong leather improves over time -- they definitely require a break-in period before they're really comfortable, but they will get there after a week or so. The water resistance is excellent as long as the waterline stays below your ankles.

I've been using these as my everyday shoes for some time -- they double nicely as motorcycle boots, and since I ride to work whenever the weather permits, these get a lot of use. Some of the wear in the soles is surely because of this, and I have some marks in the leather above my left toe from the shifter, but it's only noticeable up close. Splashes and kicked up water/oil/dirt from other cars is not a problem at all, although in a good heavy rain, water still gets in through the top as it comes through my jeans and trickles down my leg. But that's unavoidable. The boots are also resistant to slippery surfaces like spots of oil on the asphalt. When I put my foot down at a traffic light, I don't have to worry about my foot slipping.

The use of hooks instead of holes for the ankle part of the boot is a great help in getting them on and off quickly and easily. The only downside to this is that in 12-18 months, the laces will start to fray from being dragged over the hooks over and over. But the laces themselves are strong -- they have a core and sheath composition, so the sheath will eventually give first. Since the laces can still be used for a while with the core exposed, you'll have plenty of time to get another set of laces after the sheath splits. And again, we're talking more than a year before that happens anyway. :)

They do seem to run big, so be wary of that. My shoe size is normally about a 10.5 or 11, but with these shoes I have to buy a 9.5.

One last thing to keep in mind, they're a bit heavy. Mine weigh in at almost a full pound per shoe! So don't expect to be using these for hiking or anything like that -- they're work boots, after all.

Positive
I received the shoes soon after I ordered them. They are well made and sturdy. I have only worn them a few times but I like them.

good workboot
First of all, I recommend that you only buy steel toes if you work in an environment where you might potentially drop heavy items on your toes. Having said that, these boots are pretty well suited to such an environment. I used to wear Nike ACG and classic Timberland boots to work but the soles on them were getting ripped up. These soles have held up well. Also, with any steel toe boot, you should buy them in the Wide width because there is less room in the toebox( learn from me I didn't). The insoles are comfortable enough for me to stand and walk in them for 5-7 hours. I really like these boots, and I might purchase the soft toe version for casual wear because I really like the look of these boots.