{"product_id":"carolina-men-s-miter-6-comp-toe-wp-metguard-work-boot-brown-ca5586-1","title":"Carolina Men's Miter EXT 6\" Composite Toe Waterproof External Metguard Work Boot - Brown - CA5586","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"pdp-description-short\"\u003eMen’s 6” Composite Toe Tiger D3O® External Metguard is the perfect choice for any job site.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-description-long\"\u003eThe MITER EXT Men's 6\" Waterproof Comp Toe Tiger D3O® External Metguard Bandit Walnut Leather Upper is the perfect choice for any job site. Featuring a composite safety toe cap, you can be sure your feet are protected from any hazards that may arise. The D3O® External Metguard adds an extra layer of protection to your metatarsals, making these shoes an ideal choice for those who work in hazardous environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features of the Carolina CA5586\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposite Safety Toe Cap\u003c\/strong\u003e — Non-metallic toe meeting ASTM F2413 for impact and compression, with reduced cold transfer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinged D3O® External Met Guard\u003c\/strong\u003e — Metatarsal protection meeting ASTM F2413 Class Mt75, worn outside the upper for full instep coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof SCUBALINER™\u003c\/strong\u003e — Carolina's sealed proprietary waterproof lining system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBandit Walnut Leather Upper\u003c\/strong\u003e — Durable leather with a warm finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMesh Lining \u0026amp; Removable Dual-Density Foam Footbed\u003c\/strong\u003e — Breathable, with memory foam over a supportive base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePC2™ Internal Polyurethane Midsole\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pillow Cushion 2: an internal PU midsole that cradles the dual-density footbed for anatomical support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Hazard Rated\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tested to withstand up to 18,000 volts at 60Hz for one minute without leakage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Metallic Shank\u003c\/strong\u003e — A composite alternative to a steel shank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCement Construction \u0026amp; Oil-Resisting Heavy-Duty Rubber Outsole\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lightweight, with dependable grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy D3O® for a Met Guard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD3O® is a rate-sensitive polymer: soft and flexible while you walk, but its molecules lock together on impact to absorb and spread the force. That's what allows a met guard to sit over your instep without feeling like a splint — the guard only stiffens when something hits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull Instep Coverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winged shape wraps the sides of the instep rather than just capping the top, extending Mt75 protection across the metatarsal bones that a safety toe leaves entirely exposed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight for a Met-Guard Boot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComposite toe, composite shank, a polymer guard, and a cement-constructed sole that bonds directly to the upper. Nothing in the protective structure is metal, and the boot stays flexible and light — unusual in a category built around heavy hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the CA5586?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComposite-toe and Mt75 metatarsal protection, waterproofed, on a lightweight cement-constructed platform — for steel handling, heavy material yards, and any site where a hazard assessment calls for met-rated footwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimilar Styles to Consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uverlookboots.com\/collections\/met-guard-boots\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emet guard boots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e at Overlook Boots, or the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uverlookboots.com\/collections\/carolina\"\u003eCarolina collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between an external and an internal met guard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn external guard, like the one on the CA5586, sits on the outside of the boot over the instep. It gives the most coverage and takes the hit before anything reaches the leather, but it's visibly bulkier and can catch in tight spaces. Both meet the same Mt75 standard when rated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Mt75 mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the ASTM F2413 rating for metatarsal impact protection at 75 foot-pounds — the same impact energy as an I-75 safety toe, applied to the instep instead of the toes. A boot can carry a safety toe with no Mt rating at all; the two are separate tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I actually need a met guard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on what's above your feet, not on what boot you like. Met guards are specified where heavy objects can drop or roll onto the instep — steel handling, foundries, material yards, logging. Your site's hazard assessment sets that requirement. If it doesn't call for Mt-rated footwear, a plain composite toe is lighter and more flexible. Because a guard is rated as part of the finished footwear, it's worth choosing a met-rated model from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it light enough to wear all day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a met-guard boot, yes. The composite toe, composite shank, and cement construction keep the weight down, and the D3O® guard stays soft until it's struck, so it moves with the foot rather than bracing against it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carolina","offers":[{"title":"8 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53229596770577,"sku":"726363669318","price":234.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53229596803345,"sku":"726363668281","price":234.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8.5 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":7526471008322,"sku":"726363669325","price":234.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8.5 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":7526471041090,"sku":"726363668298","price":234.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53229596836113,"sku":"726363669332","price":234.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53229596868881,"sku":"726363668304","price":234.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.5 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":7526471139394,"sku":"726363669349","price":234.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.5 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":7526471172162,"sku":"726363668311","price":234.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53229596901649,"sku":"726363669356","price":234.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53229596934417,"sku":"726363668328","price":234.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10.5 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":7526471270466,"sku":"726363669363","price":234.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10.5 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":7526471303234,"sku":"726363668335","price":234.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53229596967185,"sku":"726363669370","price":234.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53229596999953,"sku":"726363668342","price":234.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.5 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":7526471401538,"sku":"726363669387","price":234.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.5 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":7526471434306,"sku":"726363669271","price":234.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53229597032721,"sku":"726363669394","price":234.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53229597065489,"sku":"726363669288","price":234.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53229597098257,"sku":"726363669400","price":234.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53229597131025,"sku":"726363669295","price":234.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53229597163793,"sku":"726363669417","price":234.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53229597196561,"sku":"726363669301","price":234.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/6454\/products\/carolina-mens-miter-6-comp-toe-wp-metguard-work-boot-brown-ca5586.jpg?v=1762525695","url":"https:\/\/uverlookboots.com\/products\/carolina-men-s-miter-6-comp-toe-wp-metguard-work-boot-brown-ca5586-1","provider":"Overlook Boots","version":"1.0","type":"link"}