Presenting our Women’s ELM 8” Waterproof Comp Toe Logger, designed with the working woman in mind.
Women’s ELM 8” Waterproof Comp Toe Logger, designed with the working woman in mind. The Crazy Horse Copper Leather Upper not only provides a rugged and stylish look but also offers superior durability and comfort.
Key Features of the Carolina CA1435
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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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Copper Crazy Horse Leather Upper — Waxed pull-up leather that darkens and patinas with wear.
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Waterproof SCUBALINER™ — Carolina's proprietary waterproof lining system.
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Taibrelle Lining — Lightweight, moisture-managing interior.
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Removable PU + Memory Foam Footbed — Deeper heel cup; comes out for orthotics.
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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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Welt Construction — Stitched, not bonded; fully resoleable.
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Oil- & Slip-Resisting One-Piece Rubber Lug Outsole — Aggressive tread with a tapered logger heel.
Why a Logger Heel
The tapered, raised heel bites into soft ground and hooks securely onto ladder rungs — which is why loggers, linemen, arborists, and climbers wear them. On flat concrete all day, a wedge sole is the more comfortable choice.
A Fully Non-Metallic Build
Composite toe, composite shank. Nothing structural in this boot is steel, which keeps weight down on a boot that's already carrying a welt and a lug sole, and keeps the toe box from pulling cold through on a winter morning.
Why Choose the CA1435?
Waterproof, safety-toe, resoleable, and cut on a women's last rather than a shrunk-down men's one — a serious logger for climbing, brush, and wet ground.
Similar Styles to Consider
Want a steel toe and don't need waterproofing? The CA1421 is the women's steel-toe Elm logger. Prefer a soft toe? The CA421. Browse all logger boots, or the full Carolina range at Overlook Boots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CA1435 true to size?
Size up, and consider the wide. Carolina boots normally run true to size, but reviewers of this boot consistently describe it as narrow — several report the medium width feeling restrictive, and a number went up a half size for comfort. The toe box is also shallow, so if you have a high instep or a pronounced arch, the composite cap can press on the top of your toes. The CA1435 comes in M and W widths; if you're between, take the wide.
Does it need breaking in?
Yes. Reviewers describe a stiff sole and ankle out of the box, easing over the first days of wear — normal for a welted logger with a full-grain upper, and generally a sign of a boot that will last.
Why a composite toe on a logger?
It meets the same ASTM impact and compression thresholds as steel while weighing less — worth having on a welted 8" boot — and it doesn't conduct cold into the toe box on a winter morning.
Can it be resoled?
Yes. Welt construction stitches the outsole to the upper rather than bonding it, so a cobbler can replace the lug sole when the tread wears down. On a logger — where the sole almost always goes before the leather does — that's the feature that decides how long the boot lasts.
