{"product_id":"carolina-mens-gruntz-6-aluminum-toe-wp-work-boot-brown-ca3604","title":"Carolina Men's Gruntz 6\" Aluminum Toe Waterproof Work Boot- Brown- CA3604","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"pdp-description-short\"\u003eMen’s 6” Puncture Resisting Safety Toe Work Boot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-description-long\"\u003eCreated with safety and durability in mind, this 6” lace-up work boot is made with an aluminum safety toe, rugged barnyard acid-resistant leather and a waterproof lining. A puncture-resistant insole offers protection from sharp debris underfoot. It’s fortified with a heavy-duty oil- and slip-resisting outsole for ultimate performance. This boot is also Electrical Hazard rated for an extra layer of safety on the job\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features of the Carolina CA3604\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum Safety Toe Cap\u003c\/strong\u003e — A metal cap, lighter than steel and thinner than composite; meets ASTM F2413 for impact (I\/75) and compression (C\/75).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Metallic Puncture-Resisting Insole\u003c\/strong\u003e — A barrier between your foot and nails, screws, and sharp debris underfoot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimberwolf BAR Leather Upper\u003c\/strong\u003e — Barnyard-acid-resistant leather, treated against the caustic chemicals found in heavy industry and on farms and ranches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolded Rubber Abrasion Toe\u003c\/strong\u003e — A bumper over the leather where boots wear out first.\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 AG8™ Dual-Density Footbed\u003c\/strong\u003e — An update to the AG7, with enhanced arch 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\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty Oil- \u0026amp; Slip-Resisting Rubber Outsole\u003c\/strong\u003e — Aggressive tread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAluminum Toe: Lighter Than Steel, Slimmer Than Composite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn aluminum toe cap meets the same ASTM impact and compression thresholds as a steel one at roughly a third less weight, and it keeps a slimmer profile than composite — so you get the protection without giving up toe-box room. Aluminum is a metal, so like steel it transfers cold; if a warm toe box matters more than a slim one, choose a composite-toe boot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Puncture Resistance Actually Protects Against\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA safety toe stops things falling on your foot. A puncture-resisting insole stops things coming up through the sole — roofing nails, rebar tie wire, screws on a demolition floor. They're separate protections, and most boots have only the first. If you work anywhere with debris underfoot, this is the feature to look for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProtection From Both Directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminum above the toes, a non-metallic puncture-resisting plate beneath the foot, acid-resistant leather around it, and a steel shank carrying the arch. Few boots at this height cover as many hazards at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the CA3604?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterproof, EH rated, acid-resistant leather, and protection from both directions — above the foot and beneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimilar Styles to Consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant a fully non-metallic build with a carbon composite toe? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uverlookboots.com\/products\/carolina-mens-staple-gun-6-comp-toe-wp-work-boot-brown-ca7575\"\u003eStaple Gun CA7575\u003c\/a\u003e. Prefer a steel toe without puncture resistance? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uverlookboots.com\/products\/carolina-mens-gruntz-6-steel-toe-waterproof-work-boot-brown-ca3593\"\u003eCA3593\u003c\/a\u003e Gruntz. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uverlookboots.com\/collections\/carolina\"\u003eCarolina\u003c\/a\u003e range at Overlook Boots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs an aluminum toe as protective as steel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Both meet the same ASTM F2413 impact (I\/75) and compression (C\/75) thresholds. Aluminum is lighter; steel is thinner. Both are metals, and neither reduces cold transfer the way composite does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the puncture-resistant insole do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt resists penetration from sharp objects underfoot — nails, wire, screws — which a safety toe does nothing about. Carolina uses a non-metallic puncture-resisting plate here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the CA3604 true to size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarolina generally runs true to size — order the size you wear in sneakers, unlike Red Wing or Thorogood, which tend to run large. If you're between widths, take the wider one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does cement construction affect the boot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sole is bonded directly to the upper rather than stitched through a welt, which keeps the boot light and flexible from the first day, with no break-in underfoot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carolina","offers":[{"title":"8 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53461875491089,"sku":"726363774296","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53461875523857,"sku":"726363774180","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8.5 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53461875556625,"sku":"726363774302","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8.5 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53461875589393,"sku":"726363774197","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"9 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53461875622161,"sku":"726363774319","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"9 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53461875654929,"sku":"726363774203","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"9.5 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53461875687697,"sku":"726363774326","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"9.5 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53461875720465,"sku":"726363774210","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53461875753233,"sku":"726363774333","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53461875786001,"sku":"726363774227","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10.5 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53461875818769,"sku":"726363774340","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10.5 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53461875851537,"sku":"726363774234","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53461875884305,"sku":"726363774357","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"11 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53461875917073,"sku":"726363774241","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.5 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53461875949841,"sku":"726363774364","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"11.5 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53461875982609,"sku":"726363774258","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53461876015377,"sku":"726363774371","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53461876048145,"sku":"726363774265","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"13 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53461876080913,"sku":"726363774388","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53461876113681,"sku":"726363774272","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53461876146449,"sku":"726363774395","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53461876179217,"sku":"726363774289","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/6454\/files\/CLA-001-CA3604.jpg?v=1774949842","url":"https:\/\/uverlookboots.com\/products\/carolina-mens-gruntz-6-aluminum-toe-wp-work-boot-brown-ca3604","provider":"Overlook Boots","version":"1.0","type":"link"}