{"product_id":"carolina-mens-gruntz-6-st-external-metguard-work-boot-brown-ca3595","title":"Carolina Men's Gruntz 6\" Steel Toe External Metguard Work Boot -Brown- CA3595","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroducing the Gruntz 6\" Steel Toe External Metguard boot, designed for demanding jobs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a steel safety toe, heavy plastic external metguard, and electrical hazard rating, it covers the toes, the top of the foot, and electrical hazards. Featuring a mesh lining, removable dual-density EVA footbed, and cement construction, it ensures comfort and durability. Completed with a heavy-duty oil and slip-resisting rubber outsole, the Gruntz boot (CA3595) is your reliable choice for demanding work environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features of the Carolina CA3595\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\u003eHeavy Plastic External MetGuard\u003c\/strong\u003e — Meets ASTM F2413 Class Mt75. Mounted over the lacing, where you can see and inspect it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTramper Potting Soil Leather Upper\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rugged full-grain leather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable EVA+MEM Footbed\u003c\/strong\u003e — An EVA insert covered in memory foam, with an improved heel cup.\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\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 to absorb a 75-pound-force impact across that whole area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy an External Guard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn external guard sits on the outside of the boot, over the lacing. You can see it, you can check it for damage after a hit, and it takes direct, repeated abuse better than a guard hidden between layers of leather. The trade-off is bulk and a profile that can catch on a rung. Where the guard is doing real work rather than sitting in reserve, external is the right call.\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 CA3595?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel-toe and Mt75 metatarsal protection with an EH rating, and a guard you can inspect after every hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimilar Styles to Consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer a guard that flexes and doesn't snag? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uverlookboots.com\/products\/carolina-mens-gruntz-6-st-internal-metguard-work-boot-brown-ca3594\"\u003eCA3594\u003c\/a\u003e is the same boot with a polyurethane internal metguard. Don't need met protection? The waterproof \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 collection\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\/met-guard-boots\"\u003eMet Guard Boots\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steel-toe-boots\"\u003eSteel Toe 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 a 75-pound-force 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\u003eInternal or external guard — which should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth meet Mt75. The external guard is easier to inspect and handles direct, repeated impact better. The internal guard is more comfortable and won't catch on a ladder rung. Choose on the work, not the rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the metatarsal guard metal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarolina specifies a heavy plastic guard on this style, so the guard is not metal. The toe cap and shank are steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the CA3595 waterproof?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Gruntz is an uninsulated boot built to breathe. Conditioning the leather a few times a year improves its water resistance. For sustained wet, the CA3593 carries Carolina's sealed SCUBALINER™.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does cement construction affect the boot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outsole is bonded directly to the upper rather than stitched through a welt, which keeps a met-guard boot lighter and lets it flex from the first day, with no break-in underfoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat widths does the Gruntz come in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in Medium and Wide, in men's sizes 8 through 14.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carolina","offers":[{"title":"8 \/ Medium \/ Dark Brown","offer_id":53230492582161,"sku":"726363747399","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 \/ Wide \/ Dark Brown","offer_id":53230492614929,"sku":"726363747283","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8.5 \/ Medium \/ Dark Brown","offer_id":48565815410961,"sku":"726363747405","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8.5 \/ Wide \/ Dark Brown","offer_id":48565815443729,"sku":"726363747290","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 \/ Medium \/ Dark Brown","offer_id":53230492647697,"sku":"726363747412","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"9 \/ Wide \/ Dark Brown","offer_id":53230492680465,"sku":"726363747306","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.5 \/ Medium \/ Dark Brown","offer_id":48565815542033,"sku":"726363747429","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"9.5 \/ Wide \/ Dark Brown","offer_id":48565815574801,"sku":"726363747313","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 \/ Medium \/ Dark Brown","offer_id":53230492713233,"sku":"726363747436","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 \/ Wide \/ Dark Brown","offer_id":53230492746001,"sku":"726363747320","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10.5 \/ Medium \/ Dark Brown","offer_id":48565815673105,"sku":"726363747443","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10.5 \/ Wide \/ Dark Brown","offer_id":48565815705873,"sku":"726363747337","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 \/ Medium \/ Dark Brown","offer_id":53230492778769,"sku":"726363747450","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"11 \/ Wide \/ Dark Brown","offer_id":53230492811537,"sku":"726363747344","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.5 \/ Medium \/ Dark Brown","offer_id":48565815804177,"sku":"726363747467","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"11.5 \/ Wide \/ Dark Brown","offer_id":48565815836945,"sku":"726363747351","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 \/ Medium \/ Dark Brown","offer_id":53230492844305,"sku":"726363747474","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 \/ Wide \/ Dark Brown","offer_id":53230492877073,"sku":"726363747368","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"13 \/ Medium \/ Dark Brown","offer_id":53230492909841,"sku":"726363747481","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"13 \/ Wide \/ Dark Brown","offer_id":53230492942609,"sku":"726363747375","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 \/ Medium \/ Dark Brown","offer_id":53230492975377,"sku":"726363747498","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 \/ Wide \/ Dark Brown","offer_id":53230493008145,"sku":"726363747382","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/6454\/files\/CLA-001-CA3595.jpg?v=1753306516","url":"https:\/\/uverlookboots.com\/products\/carolina-mens-gruntz-6-st-external-metguard-work-boot-brown-ca3595","provider":"Overlook Boots","version":"1.0","type":"link"}