Introducing our Men’s 5” EZ-ON Waterproof Steel Toe Hiker from the Gruntz Collection, designed for easy comfort and rugged durability.
Featuring a Tramper potting soil leather upper and a waterproof SCUBALINER™, this hiker ensures you stay dry and protected on the toughest jobs. With a removable dual-density EVA footbed and a heavy-duty oil- and slip-resisting rubber outsole, it’s built to support you all day while meeting electrical hazard safety standards.
Key Features of the Carolina CA3596
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Steel Safety Toe Cap — Meets ASTM F2413 for impact (I/75) and compression (C/75).
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Tramper Potting Soil Leather Upper — Dark, rugged 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 Dual-Density EVA Footbed — Memory-foam top layer with an 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 and torque.
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Cement Construction — A bonded sole that keeps the boot light and flexible underfoot.
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Heavy-Duty Oil- & Slip-Resisting Rubber Outsole — Aggressive tread for wet and loose ground.
Why a 5" Hiker Instead of a 6" Boot
An inch of shaft height sounds like nothing until you're squatting, climbing, or kneeling all day. The 5" cut frees the ankle and flexes with you. For trades that move constantly — electricians, mechanics, warehouse crews — the shorter shaft is usually the one you reach for.
Steel Toe, Steel Shank
Full ASTM impact and compression protection at the toe, and a steel bar spanning the arch. You get work-boot structure in a shape that moves like a hiker.
Why Choose the CA3596?
Waterproof, EH rated, steel-toe protection in the lightest, most mobile shape Carolina builds the Gruntz in.
Similar Styles to Consider
Want a full 6"? The CA3593 is the steel-toe work boot. Prefer no safety toe? The CA3093. Browse the full Carolina collection, or narrow to Carolina Safety Toe Boots and Carolina Waterproof Boots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CA3596 true to size?
Carolina generally runs true to size, order the size you wear in sneakers. Carolina offers it in D and 2E; if you're between widths, take the wider one.
Is it insulated?
The CA3596 is waterproof and uninsulated, which makes it a comfortable three-season boot. If you need winter warmth, Carolina builds insulated models rated by gram weight.
Is a 5" hiker enough boot for a jobsite?
For most trades, yes, it carries the same steel toe, steel shank, and EH rating as Carolina's 6" work boots. Choose a taller shaft if you need lateral ankle support on broken ground or want to keep debris out.
