The Falcon CA3590 is a 6" waterproof steel-toe work boot built low and light — a molded rubber bumper over the toe, a SCUBALINER™ membrane inside, and a heavy-duty lug outsole underneath.
Key Features of the Carolina CA3590
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Steel Safety Toe Cap — Meets ASTM F2413 for impact (I/75) and compression (C/75).
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Abrasion-Resistant Molded Rubber Toe Cap — A rubber bumper over the leather where boots wear out first.
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Alamo Dark Tan Leather Upper — Full leather build.
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Waterproof SCUBALINER™ — Carolina's proprietary waterproof lining system.
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Mesh Lining — Breathable against the foot.
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Removable EVA Footbed with Memory Foam — Improved heel cup; comes out for orthotics.
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Electrical Hazard Rated — Tested to withstand up to 18,000 volts at 60Hz for one minute without leakage.
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Steel Shank — Holds the boot's shape under load.
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Cement Construction — A bonded sole that keeps the boot light and flexible.
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Heavy-Duty Oil- & Slip-Resisting Rubber Outsole — Aggressive tread for wet and loose ground.
What the Rubber Toe Bumper Does
Kneeling, scuffing, and dragging your toe destroys leather at the front of a boot long before the rest of it wears out. A molded rubber cap over that area takes the abuse instead. It's a small feature that meaningfully changes how long the upper lasts.
Low and Light
Cement construction bonds the sole directly to the upper rather than stitching it through a welt. On a 6" boot meant to stay out of your way, that's the whole point — less weight underfoot, and a sole that flexes with you from the first day.
Why Choose the CA3590?
Waterproof, steel-toe protection in a low-cut 6" boot that stays light — with a bumper where it counts.
Similar Styles to Consider
Want a non-metallic toe that stays warmer in cold weather? Browse all composite toe boots, or the full Carolina range at Overlook Boots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CA3590 true to size?
Carolina generally runs true to size — order the size you wear in sneakers, unlike Red Wing or Thorogood, which tend to run large. If you're between widths, take the wider one; feet swell over a shift.
What does the rubber toe cap protect?
The leather, not your foot. Impact and compression protection come from the steel safety toe underneath; the molded rubber bumper on top keeps scuffing and kneeling from wearing through the upper.
Is it insulated?
The Falcon is waterproof and uninsulated, which makes it comfortable across three seasons. For winter work, Carolina builds insulated models rated by gram weight.
How does cement construction affect the boot?
The sole is bonded directly to the upper rather than stitched through a welt, which keeps the boot light and flexible from the first day, with no break-in underfoot.
Does the EH rating still apply when the boots are wet?
Treat it as reduced. EH testing is performed under dry conditions; moisture, damp leather, and worn outsoles all degrade insulation. EH footwear is secondary protection — never a substitute for de-energizing a circuit or using primary PPE.
