Cat Footwear Men's Second Shift Steel Toe Work Boot

2.9 2.9 out of 5 stars 47 ratings
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Size Chart
US Shoe size
Brand SizeUKEurope
4336
5437.5
6539
6.55.539.5
7640
7.56.540.5
8741
8.57.541.5
9842
9.58.542.5
10943
10.59.543.5
111044
11.510.544.5
121145
131246
141347

Product details

Fabric type
100% Leather
Origin
Imported
Sole material
Synthetic
Shaft height
6 Inches

About this item

  • Ankle-cut work boot with steel toe with padded ankle and oil-resistant outsole
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From the manufacturer

The Second Shift by Cat Footwear. This classic work boot is Built For It. A staple on jobsites around the world, the Second Shift has a rugged full grain upper, slip resistant rubber outsoles and a durable welt construction.

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Product details

  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12 x 8 x 4 inches; 2.4 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2nd Shift6steel
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ March 13, 2009
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Caterpillar
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001R4BY9E
  • Customer Reviews:
    2.9 2.9 out of 5 stars 47 ratings

Product Description

This classically styled 2nd Shift boot from Caterpillar is a boot that was made to last. This hardworking boot has a full grain leather upper with a Goodyear welt construction, a Climasphere sockliner, and a slip-resistant rubber outsole for strong footing at all times.

As the world's foremost manufacturer of heavy equipment, Cat earthmovers are known around the world as a symbol of honest work, strength and integrity. Cat Footwear makes boots and shoes based on these same principals. The brand has evolved from work boots into a range of industrial and casual footwear built with the sole purpose of staying true to their original goal--creating genuine, hard-working boots and shoes. Deep cleated outsole reduces the risk of slips and falls on low tractions surfaces Steel Shank for added support and stability. Nylon mesh lining

Customer reviews

3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5
47 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the comfort, value, and quality of the boot. For example, they mention it's incredibly comfortable once broken in, and a very good value. Opinions are mixed on durability.

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14 customers mention10 positive4 negative

Customers like the comfort of the boot. They say it's really comfortable, and incredibly comfortable once broken in. Some customers also mention that the boots are not at all too tight on their toes.

"...I have no complaints and find it to be comfortable for a steel toe boot and very durable so far." Read more

"When I first got these boots I loved them. They were comfortable and fit well...." Read more

"...purchase an odd bump formed in one of the insoles causing pain, discomfort, and strain from just in front of the arch up to my knee...." Read more

"...Leather looks good but wears easily, I would not recommend to steel workers or the like, for others who work in hazardous environments go for..." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the boot. They say it's a solid boot and very good quality for the price.

"...may not be the worlds greatest, but they are a solid boot and a very good value in my opinion...." Read more

"...to love these boots as they look like what I wanted and were a great price... but after 3 months the sole started peeling from the front of the boot..." Read more

"...fits a Lil too big for the size but other than that is a very good quality for the price my back feels better with this boot for some reason so far..." Read more

"...Good traction on wet metal roofs. Great buy for the money." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the boot. They mention it's a great work boot.

"Great boot from CAT..." Read more

"Pretty Good..." Read more

"great work boot..." Read more

"Good boots...." Read more

13 customers mention8 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the durability of the boot. Some mention it's very well made, solid, and holds up well, while others say that it started falling apart, parts of the shoe's interior would sometimes break free, and the soles started to crack.

"...complaints and find it to be comfortable for a steel toe boot and very durable so far." Read more

"...6-7 months after purchase I noticed parts of the shoe's interior would sometimes break free and jab into my feet causing discomfort till I removed..." Read more

"...As for size and weight they feel solid and secure laces are fabric but ok has some padding for foot as well as leg, I ran, walked 100s of yards and..." Read more

"...They are comfortable n seem very durable...." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the damage to the boot. They mention that the leather is severally damaged, flimsy, and wears off within 2 weeks.

"...of use (not even hard use since I work at an airport) the leather is severally damaged and yesterday the sole completely separated from the boot..." Read more

"...like they were 2 years old within 2 weeks because of the leather being so flimsy etc...." Read more

"...The sole has worn down almost flat, the leather around the ankle has worn away, and I think I'm on my 5th pair of laces at this point, but they are..." Read more

Seam AND sole splits
1 Star
Seam AND sole splits
I have purchased these before and they held up pretty well through tough conditions.The third pair that I purchased in March 2018 has split as a seam. Extremely disappointed as these were pretty comfortable. Additionally the soles on both boots are starting to split. I work outside and in and air dry these everyday after work.
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Gregory
1.0 out of 5 stars Low quality, simply paying for a brand name these days.
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2016
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I'll keep it somewhat brief, the durability of these shoes is well below the previous CAT & other brand shoes I have used in the past which lasted 1-3 years depending on use (Typical replacement reason being the soles simply wore down too much for safe traction.) To start with after just a couple months I noticed that the soles of the shoes had started to crack and break apart in some spots though it didn't seem enough to really worry about. Some 6-7 months after purchase I noticed parts of the shoe's interior would sometimes break free and jab into my feet causing discomfort till I removed the debris. Now looking at between 8-9 months after purchase an odd bump formed in one of the insoles causing pain, discomfort, and strain from just in front of the arch up to my knee. While attempting to remedy the situation I found that it couldn't be done as the insoles are glued to the shoe and can't simply be replaced like most shoes can. I'll be moving along to another brand as clearly CAT is just riding on its brand name rather than quality.
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kenwardhomes
3.0 out of 5 stars Follow up review
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2023
I did my initial review shortly after receiving the boots now I’m doing the follow up review as promised. Unfortunately I am forced to return these boots. The big problem is my big toes are completely numb on the outside edges because of the composite toe box is not large enough I even bought wide and I’ve never had a problem with regular width shoes before. Another issue with these boots is how noisy they are. They squeak while I walk in them and they created pain on my shins and my feet in other places as well. I gave them adequate break in time, but they have not improved. If I had continued to wear these, I was worried about permanent foot damage because the numbness in my toes does not go away overnight. Another issue I was very unhappy with the sole because it holds dirt unnecessarily and does not clean easily. I was hopeful when I saw the name caterpillar and they were rated. Caterpillar may make quality heavy equipment, but their shoes are an impressive.
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+mb
5.0 out of 5 stars Great boot for a great price.
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2014
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I've been wearing these everyday to work for 5 months. I wear a size 10 and these fit just fine. They took a few days to break in a feel comfortable. Thanks to the lacing hooks, they come on and off very easily.

I have no complaints and find it to be comfortable for a steel toe boot and very durable so far.
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AJ Foster
2.0 out of 5 stars Fell apart after 2 months.
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2014
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When I first got these boots I loved them. They were comfortable and fit well. After two months of use (not even hard use since I work at an airport) the leather is severally damaged and yesterday the sole completely separated from the boot part when I was trying to stop something from moving. After looking past amazon reviews it seems that this is a somewhat common problem. I just talked to Caterpillar and they have to deem my boots defective then I have to send them in and wait 4-6 weeks for them to be shipped back. While I enjoyed the boots up till they fell of my work I wouldn't recommend them. Maybe I got a bad boot, but looking around the internet it seems like bad quality/stitching is a common issue.
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Josh Jeffords
4.0 out of 5 stars More stiff than heavy..for me
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2011
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I just got these boots and cleared land chainsawed logs and even shot some hoops with them and wore the new right off.
Fairly comfortable for what they are and on sale I see them as being a bargain, steel toes are always a good idea for serious workers.
As for size and weight they feel solid and secure laces are fabric but ok has some padding for foot as well as leg, I ran, walked 100s of yards and worked for hours without rest they are by no means to heavy.
Oh yes size they are perfect for me 10.5 ew fits to a t, they also list other size standards for the none Americans out there.
Leather looks good but wears easily, I would not recommend to steel workers or the like, for others who work in hazardous environments go for it.
Update: My review stands 4/5 heavy use some wear shows boots still work 100%!
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Sarah
1.0 out of 5 stars these boots are no good
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2014
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ordered these boots for my husband for work and after he had them for about two and half weeks they started falling apart. After doing much research online we came to learn that these were the second best work boots to own so that's the reason why we got them for him because he needed a good reliable dependable pair of work boots to work in for his job, but we got everything but that. we are completelyI'm happy with these boots and their performance and not they didn't even hold up for a full month! I would not recommend these boots to anybody I know because of the quality of the boots. They are not worth the money that was paid for them. He has a pair of boost bought from Walmart that has lasted him almost 5 years and they are not even falling apart the only reason I got these boots for him was because I felt he needed a new pair for his job and I wanted to make sure I got him the best I could but now he is back in his ol reliable boots that he has had for years, and he is not tough on his boots, he takes very good care of them that's why I am so shocked these feel apart as easily as they did for being a more expensive name brand boot.
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jolash
3.0 out of 5 stars You Get What You Pay For
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2019
6 month report:

I've been wearing daily for construction work, often encountering wet concrete or sticky clays. Wearing throughout the summer months, the boots left a notable, irritating rash around my ankles. Very cold boots in lower temperatures (20-40F). A bit large of a boot for the size; had a lot of front-to-back play in the boot that has caused great blistering and callousing. Boots are not waterproof by any means. After only 3-4 months, sole began to split apart. I was able to patch this with some super glue, which held for a bit. Now at 6 months, the sole has substantially separated and is no longer repairable, making the boot not even water resistant, let alone proof. Had a good 180+ days with them, but I'll choose another maker for my next pair.
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Thomas E.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great boot from CAT
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2012
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I just ordered these boots and i have been wearing them for a week. They are comfortable n seem very durable. I work in a metal cutting shop so i put my boots through a lot of abuse but i expect these to last 2 years at least. They are a little heavy but that's ok because the are strictly work boots and i light flimsy boot wouldn't last me like i'm sure these will.
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