{"product_id":"carolina-mens-gruntz-8-comp-toe-wp-work-boot-brown-ca3603","title":"Carolina Men's Gruntz 8\" Comp Toe Waterproof Work Boot - Brown - CA3603","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gruntz CA3603 is an 8\" waterproof composite-toe boot on a welt — ASTM protection with no steel in the toe, real ankle coverage, and a replaceable sole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features of the Carolina CA3603\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposite Safety Toe Cap\u003c\/strong\u003e — Meets ASTM F2413 for impact (I\/75) and compression (C\/75), with less cold transfer than steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTan Leather Upper\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rugged full-leather build with an 8\" shaft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof SCUBALINER™\u003c\/strong\u003e — Carolina's proprietary waterproof lining system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMesh Lining\u003c\/strong\u003e — Breathable against the foot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable Dual-Density EVA Footbed\u003c\/strong\u003e — Memory-foam top layer with an improved heel cup; comes out for orthotics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEVA Midsole\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lightweight cushioning underfoot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Hazard Rated\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tested to withstand up to 18,000 volts at 60Hz for one minute without leakage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWelt Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stitched, not bonded; fully resoleable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOil- \u0026amp; Slip-Resisting Rubber Outsole\u003c\/strong\u003e — Traction and longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Composite Instead of Steel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA composite toe hits the same ASTM impact and compression thresholds as steel while weighing less and conducting far less cold into the toe box on a winter site. On an 8\" boot — already heavier than a 6\" — that weight saving compounds over a shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Welt You Can Resole\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe welt is stitched through the upper and the insole, and the outsole is stitched to it. That seam can be cut and re-stitched, so the boot outlives its first sole — usually its second, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the CA3603?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterproof, EH rated, safety-toe protection without steel, with ankle coverage and a sole you can replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSimilar Styles to Consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant a 6\"? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.overlookboots.com\/products\/carolina-mens-gruntz-6-comp-toe-wp-work-boot-brown-ca3601\"\u003eCA3601\u003c\/a\u003e is the same boot, shorter. Don't need a safety toe? The 8\" \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.overlookboots.com\/products\/carolina-mens-gruntz-8-soft-toe-wp-work-boot-brown-ca3602\"\u003eCA3602\u003c\/a\u003e. Prefer steel? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.overlookboots.com\/products\/carolina-mens-gruntz-8-steel-toe-wp-slip-resistant-work-boot-brown-ca3599\"\u003eCA3599\u003c\/a\u003e is the welted 8\". Browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.overlookboots.com\/collections\/composite-toe-boots\"\u003ecomposite toe boots\u003c\/a\u003e at Overlook Boots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the CA3603 true to size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarolina 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be resoled?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Welt construction stitches the outsole to the upper rather than bonding it, so a cobbler can replace the sole when the tread wears down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a composite toe over steel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth meet the same ASTM impact and compression thresholds. Composite weighs less and transfers far less cold, which you notice at the toe cap on a winter morning. Steel is thinner, so it preserves slightly more toe-box room at the same size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it insulated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CA3603 is waterproof and uninsulated, which makes it comfortable across three seasons. For winter work, Carolina builds insulated models rated by gram weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the EH rating still apply when the boots are wet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carolina","offers":[{"title":"8 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53229821460753,"sku":"726363765430","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53229821493521,"sku":"726363765324","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8.5 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":52635751645457,"sku":"726363765447","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8.5 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":52635751678225,"sku":"726363765331","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53229821526289,"sku":"726363765454","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53229821559057,"sku":"726363765348","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.5 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":52635751776529,"sku":"726363765461","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.5 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":52635751809297,"sku":"726363765355","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53229821591825,"sku":"726363765478","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53229821624593,"sku":"726363765362","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10.5 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":52635751907601,"sku":"726363765485","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10.5 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":52635751940369,"sku":"726363765379","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53229821657361,"sku":"726363765492","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53229821690129,"sku":"726363765386","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.5 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":52635752038673,"sku":"726363765508","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.5 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":52635752071441,"sku":"726363765393","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53229821722897,"sku":"726363765515","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53229821755665,"sku":"726363765409","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53229821788433,"sku":"726363765522","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53229821821201,"sku":"726363765416","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53229821853969,"sku":"726363765539","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53229821886737,"sku":"726363765423","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/6454\/files\/CLA-001-CA3603.jpg?v=1761924297","url":"https:\/\/www.overlookboots.com\/products\/carolina-mens-gruntz-8-comp-toe-wp-work-boot-brown-ca3603","provider":"Overlook Boots","version":"1.0","type":"link"}