Caterpillar Men's Second Shift Steel Toe Work Boot

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I have now bought two pairs of these boots. They are okay. They are not overly comfortable, but they get the job done and are not terrible. My first pair lasted...period. Only got a new one when I did because my employer pays $75 towards a new pair every year so...why wouldnt I? I am a truck driver who both drives and spends quite a bit of time unloading and the toes in these boots certainly have saved me quite a bit of pain and actually become useful for kicking things like pallets around, saving my back a bit. Point: These are well made, durable, sturdy boots. A good buy for less than $100. The only two things I do not like about them that make these boots lose a star are: 1- The strings kind of suck. They broke fast and are overly stretchy for my liking. This is a minor issue, as nice strings are quite inexpensive (couple of dollars). 2- The boots could be more comfortable and the padding inside wears down within the first few months. Overall, a solid inexpensive pair of boots that could last up to two years, but I would advise, for comfort sake, replacing at least yearly.

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I needed a good steel toe work boot to wear outside in the elements all year around. I live in Chicago and work outside at OHare Air Port. Ive only had them for just over a month but can say they are worth the money. These are not winter boots, but can be warn in cold weather, if wearing thick wool socks and using foot warmers. Pros - Very comfortable once you break them in. - Nice looking and goes with everything - Steel toe - Has a removable soft sole insert - Heavy duty stitching - Thick leather body thats flexible and doesnt crack - Holds in heat when needed and allows heat to escape to prevent feet from sweating - Heavy in weight, which equals to a well made boot - Water resistant Cons - Dont have any for now -

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I expected at least a week of discomfort from a pair of new work boots. The first two days in these were a little rough but by day 3 they were surprisingly feeling pretty good. Now theyre comfy as hell, tough as nails, and they look pretty awesome. Just 3 days into owning these boots I dropped a 300lb generator and thought it missed my foot completely. When I tried to move I found out that the generator was sitting nicely on top of my steel toe. Barely a scratch on the boot.

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Over the last 4 years these boots have seen me through disaster remediation work, handyman jobs, moving gigs, electrical work, carpentry, working at a salvage yard, and logging. I have rested furniture and sheet metal on the steel toe and still havent busted through the leather. The only issue Ive had is that the crease where the steel toe starts has begun to crack so badly that water seeps in while working in rain or snow. This is the only problem Ive encountered after 4 years of wearing these daily (I started to notice the water issue during the 3rd winter). The soles still have a solid 1/2" of tread left. I treat these each month or two with Obenaufs LP Boot Preservative 8 oz - Preserves and Protects Leather - Made in the US . I credit a great deal of the longevity of these boots to this product. All this to say so long as they keep the build quality consistent I will continue wearing these boots as long as I am able to work. I am just now buying my second pair and felt the need to share my experience thus far.

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This is my third pair of these boots. The other two pairs where comfortable, and lasted a good time. (2 years) This most recent pair has been Very disappointing. In the top of the inside, right behind the steel toe, the material pokes down and rubs on my foot when doing a lot of crouching and kneeling and causes alot of discomfort. And then it stays stuck down, and I have to take the boot off to push it back up. My dad had this same problem with his. Also after purchasing in February, and 2 of those months since then they werent worn, they are already falling apart at the seams.

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