Union Built Men’s 6” Steel Toe Work Boot
A two-leather Walnut vamp and Camel roughout quarter, built on an all-around Goodyear welt with an oil- and slip-resisting polyurethane wedge outsole. Electrical hazard rated, with an Ortholite® removable insert for out-of-the-box comfort.
Key Features of the Carolina CA7568
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Steel Safety Toe — Meets ASTM F2413 for impact (I/75) and compression (C/75).
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Classic Moc Toe — Moccasin-stitched across the front for a rounder, roomier toe box.
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Walnut Leather Vamp & Camel Roughout Quarter — A two-leather design that looks better with time.
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Ortholite® Removable Insert & EVA Cushioned Insole — Breathable, resilient cushioning that doesn't pack out.
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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 right around the boot; fully resoleable.
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Oil- & Slip-Resisting PU Wedge Outsole — Flat wedge tread for hard, finished surfaces.
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Union Made in the USA with Global Parts — Built by UFCW Local 1776 Keystone State in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania.
What Roughout Leather Buys You
Roughout is full-grain leather turned flesh-side out. The tough grain layer faces inward against your foot, and the fibrous side faces the world — where it resists scuffing and abrasion far better than smooth leather, and hides the marks it does take. The Walnut vamp keeps a finished look up front.
Why a Wedge Sole
A wedge puts the whole sole on the ground, spreading your weight with no separate heel to catch on a form edge or a rung. On concrete, decking, and finished floors that's a real advantage. On loose dirt or slopes, a lugged heel grips better.
An All-Around Goodyear Welt
Stitched the full perimeter rather than partway — the most durable and most rebuildable way to attach a sole. Most wedge boots are cemented and end when the sole does. This one goes to a cobbler.
Why Choose the CA7568?
A resoleable, American-made steel-toe wedge on abrasion-resistant roughout leather, comfortable from the first shift.
Similar Styles to Consider
Don't need a safety toe? The CA7068 is the soft-toe version of this exact boot, and the Union Built Amp CA7069 is the soft-toe tobacco-vamp wedge. Browse the full Carolina collection at Overlook Boots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the CA7568 be resoled?
Yes, repeatedly. An all-around Goodyear welt stitches the outsole to the upper around the full perimeter, so a cobbler can cut the stitching, replace the wedge, and re-stitch it. That's uncommon on a wedge boot.
What's the difference between the CA7568 and the CA7068?
The toe. The CA7568 has a steel safety toe meeting ASTM F2413; the CA7068 is the soft-toe version with no toe cap and no impact rating. Everything else is the same boot.
How do I care for roughout leather?
Brush it rather than washing it. A stiff brush lifts dirt out of the nap; a leather conditioner made for roughout or nubuck will keep it supple without matting the fibers. Don't oil it heavily — that darkens the nap and flattens it.
Are Carolina's union-built boots actually made in the USA?
Yes, with the qualification Carolina states plainly: assembled in their Martinsburg, Pennsylvania factory by members of UFCW Local 1776, using globally sourced components. That's “Made in the USA with global parts.”
