{"product_id":"carolina-mens-metpro-lo-6-steel-toe-metguard-work-boot-brown-599","title":"Carolina Men's Metpro Lo 6\" Steel Toe Metguard Work Boot -Brown- 599","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroducing the METPRO Men’s 6” Broad Steel Toe External MetGuard, a durable and reliable work boot designed for tough jobs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMen's 6\" Broad Toe MetGuard. Get all-day protection for the tops of your feet and your toes with these rugged, leather metguard work boots. A leather-wrapped external metatarsal guard and a steel toe work together to help prevent injury. A soft Taibrelle lining continually wicks moisture away from your foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features of the Carolina 599\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Steel Safety Toe Cap\u003c\/strong\u003e — Meets ASTM F2413 for impact (I\/75) and compression (C\/75), on a wide last with room across the forefoot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather-Wrapped External MetGuard\u003c\/strong\u003e — A heavy plastic guard with a dense-foam lining, meeting ASTM F2413 Class Mt75. Mounted over the lacing, where you can see and inspect it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark Brown Crazy Horse Leather Upper\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rugged, rich full-grain leather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaibrelle Lining\u003c\/strong\u003e — Continually wicks moisture away from the foot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable AG7™ Polyurethane Footbed\u003c\/strong\u003e — Carolina's comfort system 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\u003eWelt Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stitched, not bonded; fully resoleable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibram® Heat-Resisting Outsole\u003c\/strong\u003e — A compound formulated to hold up against hot surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Heat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ordinary rubber outsole softens, deforms, and eventually delaminates on hot surfaces. A Vibram® heat-resisting compound holds its structure, which is why boots like this show up around foundries, forges, roofing kettles, and steel mills. Pair that with a welt — stitched rather than glued — and you have a sole bond that heat won't quietly undo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn External Guard, Where You Can See It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guard sits on the outside of the boot, over the lacing. You can inspect it after a hit, and it takes direct, repeated abuse better than a guard hidden between layers of leather. In hot metal work — where the thing landing on your instep may also be molten — that visible, replaceable barrier is exactly what you want.\u003c\/p\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. An Mt75 guard is rated to absorb a 75-pound-force impact across that whole area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the 599?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel-toe and Mt75 met protection, a broad toe box, a heat-resisting outsole, and a welt that lets you rebuild the boot instead of replacing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimilar Styles to Consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant a USA-made, union-built external metguard on a Goodyear welt? The Int \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uverlookboots.com\/products\/carolina-mens-int-6-steel-toe-met-guard-wedge-work-boot-black-ca521\"\u003eCA521\u003c\/a\u003e. Prefer a lighter cemented boot? The Gruntz \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uverlookboots.com\/products\/carolina-mens-gruntz-6-st-external-metguard-work-boot-brown-ca3595\"\u003eCA3595\u003c\/a\u003e. 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\/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\u003eWhat is the met guard made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heavy plastic guard with a dense-foam lining, wrapped in leather to match the upper. It is not metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a heat-resisting outsole actually do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt resists softening and breaking down on hot surfaces, where a standard rubber compound would deform and separate. It is not a rating for walking through fire or standing in molten metal — it extends the life of the sole in hot work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the 599 be resoled?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Welt construction stitches the outsole to the upper rather than bonding it, so a cobbler can replace it when the tread wears down — worth knowing on a boot working against heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the broad toe change?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt widens the toe box across the forefoot without going up a full width. If steel toes usually pinch across the ball of your foot, this is the shape to try.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat widths does the Metpro Lo come in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in Medium and Wide, in men's sizes 7 through 14.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carolina","offers":[{"title":"7 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53230669463825,"sku":"726363895502","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53230669496593,"sku":"726363895731","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.5 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":45067007557905,"sku":"726363895519","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7.5 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":45067014504721,"sku":"726363895748","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53230669529361,"sku":"726363895526","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53230669562129,"sku":"726363895755","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8.5 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":44990884643089,"sku":"726363895533","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8.5 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":44990885724433,"sku":"726363895762","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53230669594897,"sku":"726363895540","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53230669627665,"sku":"726363895779","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"9.5 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":44990855151889,"sku":"726363895557","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.5 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":44990855184657,"sku":"726363895786","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53230669660433,"sku":"726363895564","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53230669693201,"sku":"726363895793","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10.5 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":44990855282961,"sku":"726363895571","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10.5 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":44990855315729,"sku":"726363895809","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"11 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53230669725969,"sku":"726363895588","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53230669758737,"sku":"726363895816","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.5 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":44990855414033,"sku":"726363895595","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.5 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":44990855446801,"sku":"726363895823","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53230669791505,"sku":"726363895601","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53230669824273,"sku":"726363895830","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53230669857041,"sku":"726363895625","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53230669889809,"sku":"726363895854","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 \/ Medium \/ Brown","offer_id":53230669922577,"sku":"726363895632","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 \/ Wide \/ Brown","offer_id":53230669955345,"sku":"726363895861","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/6454\/files\/CLA-001-599.jpg?v=1753306543","url":"https:\/\/uverlookboots.com\/products\/carolina-mens-metpro-lo-6-steel-toe-metguard-work-boot-brown-599","provider":"Overlook Boots","version":"1.0","type":"link"}