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Carhartt 8 Inch Work Boots

Eight inches is Carhartt's taller lace-up work boot, where the heavier and more protective builds sit. The range covers Rugged Flex, Ground Force and the standard CMF and FW families, in steel, composite, Carbon Nano and soft toe, with wedge and lugged soles and most models waterproof. The extra shaft keeps mud, snow and hot debris out and braces the ankle on ground that shifts underfoot. Filter by toe rating, sole type, and insulation to narrow the grid.

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$193.19 $209.99

Carhartt Men's Rugged Flex 8" Composite Toe Ins Waterproof Work Boot Brown CMF8389

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$183.99 $200.00

Carhartt Men's Rugged Flex 8" Waterproof Insulated Work Boot - Wheat - CMF8058

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$197.79 $221.50

Carhartt Men's 8" Composite Toe Waterproof Logger Work Boots - Brown - CML8360

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$183.99 $206.00

Carhartt Men's 8" Steel Toe Waterproof Work Boot - Brown - CMW8200

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$206.99 $228.00

Carhartt Men's 8" Composite Toe Metguard Waterproof Work Boot Brown CMF8720

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$202.39 $226.00

Carhartt Men's 8" Composite Toe Waterproof Ins Climbing Work Boot - Brown - CML8369

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$189.99 $206.00

Carhartt Men's Moc 8" Soft Toe Wedge Work Boot -Brown- FW8093-M

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$193.19 $209.99

Carhartt Men's Ground Force 8" Composite Toe Waterproof Work Boot - Brown - CME8355

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$170.19 $194.00

Carhartt Women's Pellston 8" Waterproof Winter Work Boot - Mineral Red - FH8019-W

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$197.79 $216.00

Carhartt Men's 8" Waterproof Steel Toe Wedge Work Boot - Redwood - FW8275-M

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$202.39 $219.99

Carhartt Men's 8" Ground Force Composite Toe Ins Waterproof CSA Work Boot - CMR8959

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$188.59 $206.00

Carhartt Men's 8" Waterproof Soft Toe Wedge Work Boot - Dark Brown - FW8095-M

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$148.67 $197.00

Carhartt Men's Ironwood Camo 8" Soft Toe Waterproof Work Boot -Mossy Oak- FT8002-M

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$165.59 $186.00

Carhartt Women's Fold Down 8" Waterproof Wedge Winter Boot -Hickory- FW8069-W

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$179.39 $194.99

Carhartt Men's Gilmore 8" Nano Toe Waterproof Side Zipper Hiker Duty -Black- FH8421-M

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$197.79 $218.00

Carhartt Men's 8" Rugged Flex Composite Toe Waterproof CSA Work Boot Brown CMR8939

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$174.79 $189.99

Carhartt Men's Gilmore 8" Soft Toe Waterproof Side Zipper Hiker Boot- Khaki - FH8022 -M

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$174.79 $190.00

Carhartt Men's Gilmore 8" Waterproof Side Zipper Duty Boot -Black- FH8021-M

Frequently Asked Questions

When should you choose 8 inches over 6?

When you work in mud, snow, or standing water, when the ground is genuinely uneven, or when sparks and hot debris can land on your boot. The taller shaft keeps material out and braces the ankle where a rolled ankle is a real risk. On flat predictable ground it is weight and stiffness you gain nothing from.

Are 8-inch boots harder to break in?

They take longer, because there is more leather to soften and the shaft has to conform around your calf as well as your foot. The flex point at the ankle is the last part to give. The Rugged Flex models are the exception and need far less. Wear them in shorter stretches over the first week.

Should I get an 8-inch lace-up or a Wellington?

A lace-up lets you adjust tension across the instep, which holds the foot more precisely on uneven ground. A Wellington pulls on in seconds and has no laces to catch on equipment, which matters on farm and rig work. Height is similar; the difference is control versus speed and snag risk.

Are these waterproof?

Most are, using Carhartt's Storm Defender membrane, and status is stated in every product title. An 8-inch keeps you dry through eight inches of water and no further, since a membrane protects only to the collar. See our Carhartt waterproof range.

Do these come insulated?

Several do. Match the gram weight to how much you move rather than to the temperature, because insulation you do not need traps sweat and damp insulation stops working once you stop moving. Insulation weight is stated in the product title where it applies.

What toe options are available at this height?

Steel, composite, alloy and Carbon Nano on the rated models, all meeting ASTM F2413 for impact and compression, plus soft toe versions. Carbon Nano is the slimmest non-metallic option and does not conduct cold. Toe type is stated in every product title. See our Carhartt safety toe range.

Are 8-inch boots good on concrete?

It depends on the sole rather than the height. A wedge or flat sole spreads weight across the whole footprint and suits hard flat ground. A heeled or aggressively lugged sole concentrates it. See our Carhartt wedge sole range.

Do Carhartt boots run true to size?

Generally close to true to size, with medium and wide widths across most of the line. If you are between sizes, get the width right before changing the length. On an 8-inch boot also check the shaft circumference at the calf, which is where a tall boot most often binds.

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