The Quad CA4025 is a 5" waterproof 4x4 hiker — terrain-gripping, breathable, and light at 3.41 lbs per pair. An abrasion-resistant rubber toe bumper protects the leather, and a sealed SCUBALINER™ keeps your feet dry.
Key Features of the Carolina CA4025
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Soft Toe with Abrasion-Resistant Rubber Toe Bumper — A protective rubber cap over the leather; not a safety toe.
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Waterproof SCUBALINER™ — Carolina's sealed proprietary waterproof lining system.
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Dark Brown Leather Upper with Light Brown Mesh — Breathable mesh panels in a hiker profile.
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Removable AG7™ Polyurethane Footbed — Enhanced arch support; swaps out for your own orthotic.
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Pillow Cushion™ Insole & EVA Midsole — Memory foam over shock-absorbing cushioning.
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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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Non-Metallic Shank — Composite support with no steel in it.
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Cement Construction & Oil/Slip-Resisting 4x4 Rubber Outsole — Aggressive multi-directional traction.
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Regular (D) Width — Standard medium width.
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Boot Weight: 3.41 lbs per pair — Among the lightest boots Carolina builds.
Hiker Feel, Work Boot Sole
Mesh panels and a 5" cut keep the Quad breathable and quick on the foot, while the 4x4 outsole's aggressive multi-directional lugs bite on trail, gravel, and wet ground.
Light All Day
At 3.41 lbs per pair, the Quad weighs less than half what a welted logger does. Over ten thousand steps a shift, that difference is what your legs actually notice.
Why Choose the CA4025?
A lightweight, waterproof, EH-rated hiker for workers who cover ground and don't need a safety toe.
Similar Styles to Consider
Need a protective toe? The Quad CA4525 is the carbon composite-toe version of this exact boot. Browse the full Carolina collection at Overlook Boots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the abrasion-resistant toe a safety toe?
No — and this is the most important thing to know about the CA4025. The rubber toe bumper protects the leather from scuffing; it offers no impact or compression protection and carries no ASTM rating. If your site requires a protective toe, choose the carbon composite CA4525.
How much does it weigh?
3.41 lbs per pair in Regular (D) width — light enough to feel like an athletic shoe, which is much of the point of the Quad.
Are the mesh panels still waterproof?
Yes. The SCUBALINER™ is a sealed membrane behind the entire upper, mesh included, so breathability doesn't come at the cost of a wet foot.
Can I put my own orthotics in it?
Yes. The AG7™ footbed lifts out. The CA4025 is EH rated rather than static-dissipative, so swapping the footbed doesn't put an SD rating at risk.
Does the EH rating still apply when the boots are wet?
Treat it as reduced. EH testing is conducted under dry conditions; moisture, worn outsoles, and conductive debris all degrade insulation. EH footwear is secondary protection, never a substitute for de-energizing a circuit.
