This beast of a boot is designed for the hardworking guys who do it all.
This Gruntz 8” work boot is fortified with a steel safety toe, waterproof lining, steel shank and oil- and slip-resisting outsole designed for tough work environments. Inside, a dual-density footbed provides all-day support. This boot is Electrical Hazard rated.
Key Features of the Carolina CA3597
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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.
What the Extra Two Inches Buy You
An 8" shaft supports the ankle laterally and keeps mud, gravel, and sparks out. On broken ground, in a trench, or around hot work, the taller shaft earns its keep every shift.
Steel Toe, Steel Shank
Full ASTM impact and compression protection at the toe, and a steel bar spanning the arch so the boot holds its shape on a ladder rung or a shovel.
Why Choose the CA3597?
Waterproof, EH rated, steel-toe protection with real ankle coverage — and it stays lighter than a welted 8".
Similar Styles to Consider
Prefer a 6"? The CA3593 is the steel-toe, the CA3093 the soft-toe. Want a stitched welt you can have resoled? The CA3599 is the welted 8". Browse the full Carolina collection, or narrow to Carolina Safety Toe Boots, Carolina Waterproof Boots, and Carolina 8 Inch Work Boots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CA3597 true to size?
Carolina generally runs true to size, order the size you wear in sneakers. Carolina offers the Gruntz in D and 2E; if you're between widths, take the wider one.
What's the difference between the CA3597 and the CA3599?
Construction. The CA3597 is cement-built — lighter and more flexible underfoot. The CA3599 is stitched to a welt, so its sole can be replaced by a cobbler. Same height, same toe, same waterproofing.
