Union-made in Carolina's Martinsburg, Pennsylvania factory, the Ferric CA7514 is a 6" broad steel moc-toe workhorse — Old Town Folklore leather on a resoleable leather welt, with a Poron® cushioning insole and an Iron Heel outsole.
Key Features of the Carolina CA7514
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Broad Steel Safety Moc Toe — Meets ASTM F2413-18 I-75/C-75 for impact and compression, with a roomy toe box.
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Old Town Folklore Leather Upper — Durable, abrasion-resistant leather with a broken-in feel.
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Unlined Interior — Nothing between foot and leather; breathes well and molds to the foot.
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Poron® Performance Cushioning Insole — Cellular urethane that rebounds rather than crushing flat.
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Removable PU Footbed with Memory Foam & Improved Heel Cup — Lifts out for your own 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 — Underfoot stability and support.
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Leather Goodyear Welt Construction — Stitched, not bonded; fully resoleable.
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Oil- & Slip-Resisting Iron Heel Dual-Density PU Outsole — Dependable traction with a defined heel.
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Union-Made in the USA with Global Parts — Built by UFCW Local 1776 in Martinsburg, PA.
Iron Heel, Not a Wedge
The Iron Heel outsole keeps a defined heel breast — an advantage on ladders, slopes, and uneven ground where a flat wedge slides. Dual-density polyurethane puts a firm base under a softer wearing layer.
Cushioning That Holds Up
Poron® is a cellular urethane that rebounds instead of compressing flat, which is why it turns up in performance insoles. Paired with a removable memory-foam PU insert, it keeps the boot comfortable well past the point where a plain foam insole has given up.
Why Choose the CA7514?
A proudly American-made, resoleable 6" steel moc-toe boot with a broad toe box — built for all-around durability.
Similar Styles to Consider
Prefer an 8" height? See the Ferric CA7516. Don't need a safety toe? The CA7016 is the soft-toe Ferric. Browse the full Carolina collection at Overlook Boots.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a moc toe, and does it fit differently?
A moccasin-style toe: the upper is stitched in a U-shape across the front rather than seamed at the tip. It produces a rounder, roomier toe box than a standard last. On the CA7514 the toe is also built on a broad last, so there's genuine forefoot room even with a steel cap.
Can the CA7514 be resoled?
Yes. Leather Goodyear welt construction stitches the Iron Heel outsole to the upper through a leather welt, so a cobbler can replace the sole repeatedly. A well-kept pair outlasts several cemented boots.
Are these really made in the USA?
Assembled in Carolina's own Martinsburg, Pennsylvania factory by members of UFCW Local 1776, using globally sourced components — union labor and domestic assembly.
Can I use my own orthotics?
Yes. The PU footbed insert lifts out. The Poron® cushioning insole stays put beneath it, so you keep the shock absorption either way.
Is it waterproof or insulated?
Neither. The CA7514 is an unlined, non-insulated boot built for breathability and a broken-in feel. Some listings elsewhere describe a waterproof lining in error.
