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.
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 steel-toe version is the CA7568.
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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 ages 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. Browse the full Carolina range at Overlook Boots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the CA7068 have a safety toe?
No. It's a soft-toe boot with no protective toe cap, so it does not meet ASTM F2413 impact and compression requirements. Carolina builds the CA7568 as the steel-toe version.
Is the CA7068 true to size?
Carolina generally runs true to size — order the size you wear in sneakers, unlike Red Wing or Thorogood, which tend to run large. The moc-toe last is roomy through the forefoot.
Is it really made in the USA?
Yes — assembled by union labor in Carolina's Martinsburg, Pennsylvania factory using globally sourced components.
Is it waterproof?
No. There's no waterproof membrane, and roughout leather takes water readily unless you treat it.
Can it be resoled?
Yes. Goodyear welt construction stitches the outsole to the upper rather than bonding it.
Does the EH rating still apply when the boots are wet?
Treat it as reduced. EH testing is performed under dry conditions; moisture, damp leather, and worn outsoles all degrade insulation. EH footwear is secondary protection — never a substitute for de-energizing a circuit or using primary PPE.
