{"product_id":"carolina-mens-foreman-6-steel-toe-wp-metguard-work-boot-brown-ca3527","title":"Carolina Men's Foreman 6\" Steel Toe Waterproof Metguard Work Boot -Brown- CA3527","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Foreman is fortified with a steel safety toe cap and the internal metatarsal guard you need for heavy jobs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt on a Copper Crazy Horse leather upper with a waterproof SCUBALINER™, a steel shank, and a durable oil- and slip-resisting rubber outsole to help keep your feet securely grounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features of the Carolina CA3527\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Safety Toe Cap\u003c\/strong\u003e — Meets ASTM F2413 for impact (I\/75) and compression (C\/75).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolyurethane Internal MetGuard\u003c\/strong\u003e — Meets ASTM F2413 Class Mt75. Built inside the boot, so it flexes with the foot rather than sitting on top of the laces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper Crazy Horse Leather Upper\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rugged, rich full-grain leather.\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\u003eMesh Lining\u003c\/strong\u003e — Breathable against the foot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable EVA Footbed\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cushioned support; comes out for orthotics.\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\u003eSteel Shank\u003c\/strong\u003e — Holds the boot's shape under load and torque.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCement Construction \u0026amp; Rubber Outsole\u003c\/strong\u003e — A bonded sole that keeps the boot light and flexible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat a Metatarsal Guard Actually Protects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA safety toe covers the toes and nothing else. The metatarsals — the long bones running from your toes back toward the ankle — sit exposed under thin leather on an ordinary boot. A dropped die, a rolled pipe, or a load slipping off a forklift lands there. An Mt75 guard is rated for 75 foot-pounds of impact across that whole area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInternal, and Why That Matters Day to Day\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guard is polyurethane, built between the layers of the upper rather than strapped over the lacing. It flexes as the boot flexes, adds nothing to the outside profile, and gives you nothing to snag on a ladder rung. For a guard you'll wear every shift rather than occasionally, that comfort difference is the whole argument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Met Protection From the Start\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA met guard is engineered into the boot's construction and rated as part of the finished product. If your work involves overhead loads, heavy material handling, or anything that can drop on the top of your foot, buy the met-rated boot on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the CA3527?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterproof, EH rated, steel-toe and Mt75 metatarsal protection — in a boot light enough to wear all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimilar Styles to Consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant a Gruntz with an internal guard? The Gruntz \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uverlookboots.com\/products\/carolina-mens-gruntz-6-st-internal-metguard-work-boot-brown-ca3594\"\u003eCA3594\u003c\/a\u003e pairs a steel toe with a polyurethane internal guard. Browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uverlookboots.com\/collections\/met-guard-boots\"\u003emet guard boots\u003c\/a\u003e at Overlook Boots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop more:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carolina\"\u003eCarolina Boots\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steel-toe-boots\"\u003eSteel Toe Work Boots\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/met-guard-boots\"\u003eMet Guard Boots\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/waterproof\"\u003eWaterproof Work Boots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Mt75 rating mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the ASTM F2413 metatarsal impact classification. The guard is tested to withstand 75 foot-pounds of impact across the top of the foot — the same energy threshold used for the I\/75 toe rating, applied to a different part of the boot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the metatarsal guard made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolyurethane, built inside the boot rather than strapped over the lacing. It's non-metallic; the toe cap and shank are steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs an internal met guard as protective as an external one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth meet the same Mt75 threshold. The internal guard is more comfortable and less prone to snagging; an external guard is easier to inspect and takes direct abuse better. Choose on the work, not the rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the met guard rated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guard is built into the boot's structure and rated as part of the finished product, meeting ASTM F2413 Class Mt75.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the waterproofing last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SCUBALINER™ is a sealed membrane rather than a surface coating, so it doesn't wash off. Conditioning the leather and keeping the seams clean is what keeps it working over the life of the boot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the EH rating still apply when the boots are wet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Carolina","offers":[{"title":"8 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53230708490513,"sku":"726363541973","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53230708523281,"sku":"726363571147","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8.5 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":45122036203793,"sku":"726363541980","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8.5 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":45122037448977,"sku":"726363571154","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"9 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53230708556049,"sku":"726363541997","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53230708588817,"sku":"726363571161","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"9.5 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":44447557353745,"sku":"726363542000","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.5 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":44459668930833,"sku":"726363571178","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53230708621585,"sku":"726363542017","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53230708654353,"sku":"726363571185","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10.5 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":44447557517585,"sku":"726363542024","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10.5 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":44459668996369,"sku":"726363571192","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"11 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53230708687121,"sku":"726363542031","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53230708719889,"sku":"726363571208","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"11.5 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":44447557648657,"sku":"726363542048","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.5 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":44459669061905,"sku":"726363571215","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53230708752657,"sku":"726363542055","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53230708785425,"sku":"726363571222","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"13 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53230708818193,"sku":"726363542062","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53230708850961,"sku":"726363571239","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"14 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53230708883729,"sku":"726363542079","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"14 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53230708916497,"sku":"726363571246","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/6454\/products\/CLA-001-ca3527.jpg?v=1762529724","url":"https:\/\/uverlookboots.com\/products\/carolina-mens-foreman-6-steel-toe-wp-metguard-work-boot-brown-ca3527","provider":"Overlook Boots","version":"1.0","type":"link"}