You'll be equipped for anything that comes your way in these ultra-tough boots fortified with the protection of an internal metguard.
It's designed with a waterproof construction and a composite safety toe, plus a rugged oil- and slip-resisting outsole.
Key Features of the Carolina CA9582
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Composite Safety Toe Cap — A non-metallic toe meeting ASTM F2413 for impact (I/75) and compression (C/75), with reduced cold transfer.
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Polyurethane Internal MetGuard — Built inside the boot, so it flexes with the foot. Carolina rates its metatarsal guards to ASTM F2413 Class Mt75.
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Kharthoum Cigar Leather Upper — Rugged full-grain leather.
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Waterproof SCUBALINER™ — Carolina's sealed proprietary waterproof lining system.
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Mesh Lining — Breathable against the foot.
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Removable Memory Foam Footbed — Cushioned support; comes out for orthotics.
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PC2™ Internal Polyurethane Midsole — Shock absorption underfoot.
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Non-Metallic Shank — Composite support with no steel in it.
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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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Cement Construction & Heavy-Duty Oil- & Slip-Resisting Rubber Outsole — A bonded sole that keeps the boot light and flexible.
What a Metatarsal Guard Actually Protects
A safety toe covers the toes and nothing else. The metatarsals — the long bones running from your toes back toward the ankle — sit exposed under thin leather on an ordinary boot. A dropped die, a rolled pipe, or a load slipping off a forklift lands there.
Nothing Metal in the Toe, the Arch, or the Guard
Composite toe, composite shank, polyurethane guard. All three of the components that are usually steel are not steel here — which is much of why an 8" met-guard boot can stay this light, and why the toe box doesn't go cold in winter.
Internal, and Why That Matters Day to Day
The guard sits between the layers of the upper rather than strapped over the lacing. It flexes as the boot flexes, adds nothing to the outside profile, and gives you nothing to snag on a ladder rung.
Why Choose the CA9582?
Waterproof, EH rated, toe and metatarsal protection, and no metal in any of the protective components.
Similar Styles to Consider
Need insulation? The Metpro Crazy Hardrock CA7921 adds 400g of Thinsulate™ and a welt. Browse all met guard boots at Overlook Boots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is any part of the protection metal?
The toe cap is composite, the shank is non-metallic, and the met guard is polyurethane — none of the three is metal. Carolina does not publish the lace hardware material, so if you need a fully metal-free boot for a detector-controlled access point, confirm before ordering.
What does Carolina rate its metatarsal guards to?
ASTM F2413 Class Mt75 — tested to withstand a 75-pound-force impact across the top of the foot, the same energy threshold used for the I/75 toe rating.
Can I add a met guard to a boot I already own?
No. The guard is built into the boot's structure and rated as part of the finished product. Choose a met-rated model from the start.
How does cement construction affect the boot?
The outsole is bonded directly to the upper rather than stitched through a welt, which keeps a met-guard boot lighter and lets it flex from the first day, with no break-in underfoot.
Is it insulated?
The CA9582 is waterproof and uninsulated, which makes it comfortable across three seasons. For cold work, the CA7921 carries 400g of Thinsulate™ on a similar platform.
