The Elm CA1825 is an 8" steel-toe unlined logger built for durability — with a steel safety toe, steel shank, and an oil- and slip-resisting one-piece rubber lug outsole for dependable traction.
Key Features of the Carolina CA1825
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Steel Safety Toe — Meets ASTM F2413 I/C for compression and impact protection.
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Black Full-Grain Leather Upper (Unlined) — Rugged leather that breaks in over time.
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Pillow Cushion™ Footbed — Memory-foam cushioning underfoot.
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Electrical Hazard Rated — Up to 18,000 volts at 60Hz for one minute without leakage.
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Steel Shank & Welt Construction — Stable and rebuildable.
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Oil/Slip-Resisting One-Piece Rubber Lug Outsole — Dependable traction and durability.
Logger-Built Durability
A steel safety toe and steel shank deliver protection and underfoot support, while welt construction makes the boot rebuildable rather than disposable.
What Makes It a Logger
The heel and the shank. A raised, tapered heel digs into slopes and catches ladder rungs, the one-piece lug tread bites into soft ground, and the steel shank keeps your arch from collapsing when you're standing on a narrow edge.
Why Choose the CA1825?
A durable, steel-toe unlined logger with a rebuildable welt platform and aggressive traction.
Similar Styles to Consider
Prefer a soft toe in black? The CA8823 is the waterproof soft-toe Elm. Browse all logger boots at Overlook Boots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the CA1825 be resoled?
Yes — welt construction means a cobbler can replace the lug outsole when it wears down, so the boot can be rebuilt rather than replaced. That's a real cost advantage over the life of a logger.
Why choose an unlined boot?
No lining means less weight, more breathability, and leather that molds directly to your foot as it breaks in — the classic choice for warm-weather and three-season logger wear. For winter cold, look to an insulated logger instead.
Is it waterproof?
The CA1825 is unlined leather, built to breathe rather than to seal. Conditioning the upper a few times a year improves its water resistance. For sustained wet, the Elm CA8823 carries Carolina's sealed SCUBALINER™.
How long does break-in take?
Expect a break-in period — unlined full-grain leather with welt construction starts stiff and conforms to your foot with wear, which is part of why these boots fit so well once broken in.
Does the EH rating still apply when the boots are wet?
Treat it as reduced — and this matters more on an unlined boot. EH testing is performed under dry conditions, and without a membrane the leather wets through more readily, degrading insulation. EH footwear is secondary protection — never a substitute for de-energizing a circuit or using primary PPE.
