Cat Footwear Men's Second Shift Steel Toe Work Boot

I bought these because I needed some great work/outdoorsy boots for an archaeology field school at Crown Point up in the Adirondacks last spring. I kid you not, I saw them on a list of "Shoes for Archaeology" and I chose them from there. They looked the least dorky out of all the shoes on the list. I'll say, I'm glad I chose them. They suited my needs almost perfectly.They fit pretty good. I have wide feet, and I felt they fit just fine, if not on the larger side. There is a break in period. But after they break in, they become quite comfortable. They're not bad to stand in, sit on, crouch in, etc. I would recommend them for job site stuff. They're pretty easy to clean, as their mad of mostly smooth leather. I got these things caked in mud, and a quick once over with a brush, wash cloth, and some polish makes them look damn near brand new. I will also say, these shoes can take serious abuse. I put these through hell, and other than the scratches you expect to show up on leather over time, creases on the toes, and the laces getting a bit fuzzy, there was barely any damage. They held and continue to hold up great. I also had a big ol' gash I got swimming in lake Champlain after a dig, and the boot had very reasonable support. Helped the wound heal pretty good. Oh, also, I like the way they look. They look good.Now, there are some cons to these boots as well. I believe it say they're water proof. This not exactly true. I did wear these in rain. My feet did come out dry. However, you could see the leather absorbing the water and getting all dark rather than repelling it. So, they do fine in wet conditions, but I'd advise doing a coat of something hydrophobic for your shoes if you want them to last. These shoes are built tough, and are HEAVY as a result. They're not egregiously heavy, but heavier than a hiking boot, and most other work boots I've owned. I wouldn't recommend these if you have to do a ton of walking on site, but if you do, you will survive in these. I did. Lastly, these boots have virtually no ventilation. They're not hot like a dedicated snow boot, but they do make for feet reek after a day of being in them. I had to keep them outside the tent.Overall, I'd recommend them. They're worth the price, especially if you take care of them after you but them through hell.

Durable, Comfortable, and Work-Ready BootsThese CAT Second Shift work boots are everything they claim to be and more. They not only look fantastic but perform just as well on the job site. At first glance, I thought they seemed larger than my normal size by 1 or 2 sizes, but once I put them on, they fit perfectly. The slightly bulkier look is likely due to the steel toe design, which adds about half an inch of extra bulk in the toe section.I added a padded insole for a touch of extra comfort, and now they feel amazing—like I’m ready to take charge as the foreman! The Climasphere breathable insole does a great job keeping my feet cool and comfortable, even during long shifts.The quality oiled full-grain leather and Goodyear Welt Construction are impressive, ensuring these boots are both durable and flexible. The T3 Rubber Outsole offers excellent slip resistance, and the steel shank adds much-needed stability and support.What stands out about this boot is that it feels like an Easter egg within the CAT lineup, most likely geared toward hardworking men who deserve a break while still receiving top-notch quality for their money. With added features like electrical hazard protection and the engineered nylon mesh lining, this boot delivers everything you’d expect and more. CAT really nailed it with this model—highly recommended!

The media could not be loaded. I been ordering those for years now , I work in construction , they get exposed to mud ,dust concrete , rebar/mesh scratching them and I would say one pair lasts me anywhere from 1.5-2 years , the first thing that usually does bad is shoelace , ( if you replace it I’m sure it would last longer ) after all I’m happy with the boots and will be buying another pair once this reach the end .

My husband has been wearing steel toe Dr. Marten's for 10-15+ years. But th h discontinued his fav style. Then we had issues finding any steel toe docs. I'm guessing they dropped making them? He is a creature of habit and was sorely disappointed. He prefers boots over tennis shoes but he has to wear steel toes for work. He said these took a little longer to wear in. He said they are decent but not as comfortable as his Docs. The style is very pleasing and similar to a doc once the jean is pulled down. In many ways, close second to his docs but they still don't live up to his prior Docs.

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I’m on my second pair of these CAT boots, and they wear very well. The first pair lasted over two years of hard use. I do a bit of logging, and I’m very hard on my boots!

Cheap decent boots. Im overall pretty happy the tongue on my right boot slightly goes off to the right and that's annoying when lacing up but really it's no big deal at all. Well worth it for some boots on my feet.

My son loves CAT boots, but the latest pair didn’t last a year before splitting by the ankle. He’s a teacher, not a construction worker so I’d expect they’d last longer. Never had this issue before**update- after contacting the company directly, CAT quickly responded and is replacing the boots. Quality boots backed by an attentive, well run company. I’ll have no hesitation in ordering from them again.