Men’s 5” Static Dissipative Composite Toe Hiker
The Quadricep 5” Composite Toe Hiker is built to handle your toughest days with a perfect blend of strength, safety, and comfort. Featuring a composite safety toe, barnyard acid-resistant leather, and an abrasion-resistant toe guard, it’s ready for whatever comes your way. The oil- and slip-resistant rubber outsole provides solid traction, while it's Static Dissipative rating keeps you safe on the job. Plus, the non-metallic shank adds extra stability and comfort, so you can keep going strong all day.
Key Features of the Carolina CA4545
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Composite Safety Toe Cap — Meets ASTM F2413 for impact (I/75) and compression (C/75), with less cold transfer than steel.
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Static Dissipative (SD) — Absorbs and neutralizes loose electrons, channeling static charge into the floor. Meets the ASTM F2413 SD requirement.
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Chocolate Brown Barnyard Acid Resistant Leather & Mesh Upper — Treated to resist the acids in manure and fertilizer.
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Abrasion-Resistant Toe Guard — A bumper over the leather where boots wear out first.
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External Heel Counter — Stiffens the heel against roll on uneven ground.
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Removable AG8™ Dual-Density Foam Footbed & Pillow Cushion™ Insole — Two layers of cushioning; the footbed comes out for orthotics.
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Non-Metallic Shank — Composite support with no steel in it.
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Cement Construction & EVA Midsole — A bonded sole that keeps the boot light and flexible.
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Oil-, Slip- & Heat-Resisting Rubber Outsole — Rated to resist heat as well as oil and slip.
SD and EH Are Not the Same Thing — and This Boot Is SD
An electrical hazard (EH) boot insulates you from a live circuit. A static dissipative (SD) boot does the opposite: it conducts static charge off your body and into the floor at a controlled rate. The two are mutually exclusive under ASTM F2413, and the CA4545 is SD. Do not treat it as EH protection.
What Barnyard Acid Resistance Actually Does
Manure, urine, and fertilizer are chemically aggressive. They attack ordinary leather, and a boot built for the jobsite will still come apart in a dairy barn or a feedlot. Acid-resistant leather is treated to withstand that exposure.
Heat-Resisting Outsole
The outsole compound is rated to resist heat as well as oil and slip — relevant on hot asphalt, near ovens and kilns, and around welding. For sustained heat exposure, choose footwear built specifically for it.
Why Choose the CA4545?
Light, composite safety-toe protection with an SD rating and leather that survives a barn floor.
Similar Styles to Consider
Need waterproofing and an EH rating instead? The CA4546 is the waterproof Quadricep. Want an SD work boot rather than a hiker? The CA5556 Subframe. Browse all composite toe boots at Overlook Boots.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does barnyard acid resistant mean?
The leather is treated to resist degradation from manure, urine, fertilizer, and similar caustic chemicals. It is not the same as chemical-resistant footwear for industrial solvents.
Is the CA4545 true to size?
Carolina generally runs true to size, order the size you wear in sneakers. If you're between widths, take the wider one; feet swell over a shift.
How does cement construction affect the boot?
The sole is bonded directly to the upper rather than stitched through a welt, which keeps this hiker light and flexible from the first day, with no break-in underfoot.
