The Roughout Amp CA7068 is union-made in Pennsylvania — a 6" soft-toe moc-toe wedge boot in a two-leather build, on an all-around Goodyear welt.
Walnut leather on the vamp, camel roughout on the quarter, an Ortholite™ insert over an EVA insole, and a polyurethane wedge you can have resoled — built by union labor in Carolina's Martinsburg factory.
Key Features of the Carolina CA7068
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Union Made in the USA with Global Parts — Built by UFCW Local 1776 Keystone State in Carolina's Martinsburg, PA factory.
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Soft Toe — No safety toe cap; the lightest version of the Roughout Amp.
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Walnut Leather Vamp with Camel Roughout Quarter — A two-leather moc-toe design that improves with wear.
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Ortholite™ Removable Insert — Comes out if you wear orthotics.
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EVA Cushioned Insole — Out-of-the-box comfort with no break-in underfoot.
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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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All-Around Goodyear Welt Construction — Stitched, not bonded; fully resoleable.
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Oil- & Slip-Resisting PU Wedge Outsole — Flat, full-contact tread.
What Roughout Leather Is
Roughout is leather turned flesh-side out, so the suede-like surface faces the world. It scuffs without showing it, resists abrasion better than a smooth finish, and doesn't need polishing. Here it's used on the quarter, with smooth walnut leather on the vamp — the two age differently, which is the point.
An All-Around Welt
The welt runs the full perimeter of the boot rather than stopping at the heel. Stitched, not glued, so a cobbler can replace the wedge when the tread wears down — and on a boot that's already comfortable out of the box, that's what decides how many years you get.
Why Choose the CA7068?
Domestic, union-built, comfortable from the first day, and resoleable — without paying for a safety toe you don't need.
Similar Styles to Consider
Need a safety toe? Carolina builds this boot as the steel-toe CA7568. Want 8" of ankle? The CA8512 Amp is the steel-toe USA wedge. Prefer smooth leather in a 6" soft toe? The CA7011. Browse the full Carolina collection, or narrow to Carolina USA Made Boots and Carolina 6 Inch Work Boots.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of toe does the CA7068 have?
A soft toe with no protective cap, which keeps the boot light and roomy for work that does not require ASTM-rated toe protection. If your site requires one, Carolina builds the CA7568 as the steel-toe version of this exact boot.
Is the CA7068 true to size?
Carolina generally runs true to size — order the size you wear in sneakers. The moc-toe last is roomy through the forefoot, and if you are between widths, take the wider one.
Is it really made in the USA?
Yes — assembled by union labor in Carolina's Martinsburg, Pennsylvania factory using globally sourced components. Most of Carolina's catalog is manufactured abroad; the Amp line is not.
How does roughout leather handle water and weather?
Roughout is unlined suede-side-out leather with no waterproof membrane, so it is built for dry shops, warehouses, and indoor trades. Treat it with a suede protector to shed light moisture, and brush it clean rather than wiping — it hides scuffs better than any smooth finish.
Can it be resoled?
Yes. All-around Goodyear welt construction stitches the outsole to the upper around the full perimeter rather than bonding it, so a cobbler can replace the wedge when the tread wears down.
Is the CA7068 electrical hazard rated?
Yes. It is tested to withstand 18,000 volts at 60Hz for one minute without leakage, giving you EH protection even without a safety toe.
