Union Built Men’s 6” Steel Toe Work Boot
A two-leather Walnut vamp and Camel roughout quarter, built on an all-around Goodyear welt with an oil- and slip-resisting polyurethane wedge outsole. Electrical hazard rated, with an Ortholite® removable insert for out-of-the-box comfort.
Key Features of the Carolina CA7568
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Steel Safety Toe — Meets ASTM F2413 for impact (I/75) and compression (C/75).
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Classic Moc Toe — Moccasin-stitched across the front for a rounder, roomier toe box.
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Walnut Leather Vamp & Camel Roughout Quarter — A two-leather design that looks better with time.
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Ortholite® Removable Insert & EVA Cushioned Insole — Breathable, resilient cushioning that doesn't pack out.
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Electrical Hazard Rated — Tested to withstand up to 18,000 volts at 60Hz for one minute without leakage.
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All-Around Goodyear Welt Construction — Stitched right around the boot; fully resoleable.
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Oil- & Slip-Resisting PU Wedge Outsole — Flat wedge tread for hard, finished surfaces.
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Union Made in the USA with Global Parts — Built by UFCW Local 1776 Keystone State in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania.
What Roughout Leather Buys You
Roughout is full-grain leather turned flesh-side out. The tough grain layer faces inward against your foot, and the fibrous side faces the world — where it resists scuffing and abrasion far better than smooth leather, and hides the marks it does take. The Walnut vamp keeps a finished look up front.
Why a Wedge Sole
A wedge puts the whole sole on the ground, spreading your weight with no separate heel to catch on a form edge or a rung. On concrete, decking, and finished floors that's a real advantage. On loose dirt or slopes, a lugged heel grips better.
An All-Around Goodyear Welt
Stitched the full perimeter rather than partway — the most durable and most rebuildable way to attach a sole. Most wedge boots are cemented and end when the sole does. This one goes to a cobbler.
Why Choose the CA7568?
A resoleable, American-made steel-toe wedge on abrasion-resistant roughout leather, comfortable from the first shift.
Similar Styles to Consider
Don't need a safety toe? The CA7068 is the soft-toe version of this exact boot, and the Union Built Amp CA7069 is the soft-toe tobacco-vamp wedge. Browse the full Carolina collection at Overlook Boots.
Shop more: Carolina Boots, Carolina USA Made Boots, Steel Toe Work Boots, Wedge Sole Work Boots
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the CA7568 be resoled?
Yes, repeatedly. An all-around Goodyear welt stitches the outsole to the upper around the full perimeter, so a cobbler can cut the stitching, replace the wedge, and re-stitch it. That's uncommon on a wedge boot.
What's the difference between the CA7568 and the CA7068?
The toe. The CA7568 has a steel safety toe meeting ASTM F2413; the CA7068 is the soft-toe version with no toe cap and no impact rating. Everything else is the same boot.
How do I care for roughout leather?
Brush it rather than washing it. A stiff brush lifts dirt out of the nap; a leather conditioner made for roughout or nubuck will keep it supple without matting the fibers. Don't oil it heavily — that darkens the nap and flattens it.
Are Carolina's union-built boots actually made in the USA?
Yes, with the qualification Carolina states plainly: assembled in their Martinsburg, Pennsylvania factory by members of UFCW Local 1776, using globally sourced components. That's “Made in the USA with global parts.”
What safety standards does the Roughout Amp CA7568 meet?
The steel toe meets ASTM F2413 I/75 C/75 for impact and compression, the boot is EH rated for electrical hazard protection, and the PU wedge outsole is oil- and slip-resisting.
How does the Roughout Amp fit?
It runs true to size — order the size you wear in athletic shoes, and choose Wide if you normally need an EE width. The moc toe leaves room across the forefoot, steel toes fit slightly closer than composite, and the Ortholite insert is removable.
