{"product_id":"carolina-mens-gruntz-5-ez-on-steel-toe-wp-hiker-work-boot-brown-ca3596","title":"Carolina Men's Gruntz 5\" EZ ON Steel Toe Waterproof Hiker Work Boot -Brown- CA3596","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"pdp-description-short\"\u003eIntroducing our Men’s 5” EZ-ON Waterproof Steel Toe Hiker from the Gruntz Collection, designed for easy comfort and rugged durability.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-description-long\"\u003eFeaturing a Tramper potting soil leather upper and a waterproof SCUBALINER™, this hiker ensures you stay dry and protected on the toughest jobs. With a removable dual-density EVA footbed and a heavy-duty oil- and slip-resisting rubber outsole, it’s built to support you all day while meeting electrical hazard safety standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features of the Carolina CA3596\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\u003eTramper Potting Soil Leather Upper\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dark, rugged full-leather build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof SCUBALINER™\u003c\/strong\u003e — Carolina's 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 Dual-Density EVA Footbed\u003c\/strong\u003e — Memory-foam top layer with an improved heel cup; 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\u003c\/strong\u003e — A bonded sole that keeps the boot light and flexible underfoot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty Oil- \u0026amp; Slip-Resisting Rubber Outsole\u003c\/strong\u003e — Aggressive tread for wet and loose ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a 5\" Hiker Instead of a 6\" Boot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn inch of shaft height sounds like nothing until you're squatting, climbing, or kneeling all day. The 5\" cut frees the ankle and flexes with you. For trades that move constantly — electricians, mechanics, warehouse crews — the shorter shaft is usually the one you reach for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSteel Toe, Steel Shank\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull ASTM impact and compression protection at the toe, and a steel bar spanning the arch. You get work-boot structure in a shape that moves like a hiker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the CA3596?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterproof, EH rated, steel-toe protection in the lightest, most mobile shape Carolina builds the Gruntz in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimilar Styles to Consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant a full 6\"? The CA3593 is the steel-toe work boot. Prefer no safety toe? The CA3093. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uverlookboots.com\/collections\/carolina\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarolina collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or narrow to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uverlookboots.com\/collections\/carolina-safety-toe-boots\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarolina Safety Toe Boots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uverlookboots.com\/collections\/carolina-waterproof-boots\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarolina Waterproof Boots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the CA3596 true to size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarolina generally runs true to size, order the size you wear in sneakers. Carolina offers it in D and 2E; if you're between widths, take the wider one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it insulated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CA3596 is waterproof and uninsulated, which makes it a comfortable three-season boot. If you need winter warmth, Carolina builds insulated models rated by gram weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a 5\" hiker enough boot for a jobsite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most trades, yes, it carries the same steel toe, steel shank, and EH rating as Carolina's 6\" work boots. 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