Union-made in Carolina's Martinsburg, Pennsylvania factory, the Ferric CA7016 is an 8" soft-toe moc-toe workhorse — Old Town Folklore leather, a Poron® cushioning insole, and a slip-resisting Iron Heel outsole.
Key Features of the Carolina CA7016
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Soft Moc Toe — Classic moccasin-stitched toe, built without safety toe components.
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Old Town Folklore Leather Upper — Durable, abrasion-resistant leather with a broken-in feel.
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Poron® Performance Cushioning Insole & Removable Polyurethane Footbed — Shock absorption that doesn't compress flat over time.
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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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Welt Construction — Stitched, not bonded; fully resoleable.
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Slip-Resisting Iron Heel Dual-Density Polyurethane Outsole — Dependable all-terrain 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 — useful on ladders, slopes, and uneven ground where a flat wedge slides. Dual-density polyurethane gives a firm base under a softer wearing layer.
Cushioning That Holds Up
Poron® is a cellular urethane that rebounds rather than crushing flat, which is why it's used in performance insoles. Combined with a removable PU footbed, it's the reason this boot stays comfortable well past the point where a foam insole has given up.
Why Choose the CA7016?
A comfortable, American-made, resoleable 8" soft moc-toe boot for all-day wear on varied ground.
Similar Styles to Consider
Need a safety toe? The Ferric CA7516 is the steel-toe version. Prefer a wedge sole? See the Domestic CA8012. Browse the full Carolina collection at Overlook Boots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the CA7016 have a safety toe?
No. It's a soft moc-toe boot with no toe cap and no ASTM impact or compression rating. The steel-toe version is the Ferric CA7516.
Can it be resoled?
Yes. Welt construction stitches the Iron Heel outsole to the upper rather than bonding it, so a cobbler can replace it when the tread wears down.
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, which is much of why moc toes are known for comfort.
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.
Is it waterproof or insulated?
The CA7016 is an uninsulated leather boot without a waterproof membrane, which keeps it comfortable across three seasons. For wet ground, Carolina builds boots with a sealed SCUBALINER™.
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.
