Cat Footwear Women's Mae Steel Toe Waterproof EH Work Boot (P91010)

Cat Footwear Women's Mae Steel Toe Waterproof EH Work Boot

A safety toe is impact and compression protection, not electrical isolation. ASTM F2413 treats them as separate ratings: only a boot carrying the EH mark is tested for secondary protection against open electrical circuits, and that protection is voided by wet soles, worn outsoles or embedded metal. Work on or near energised parts is controlled by a zero-energy state and the NFPA 70E arc-flash program first; footwear is the last layer, never the plan.

The Cat Footwear Women's Mae steel toe waterproof EH work boot (P91010) is a women's-specific work boot that carries an ASTM F2413 steel toe, an electrical-hazard rating, waterproof leather, and a slip-resistant outsole. Because it is designed for a woman's foot rather than downsized from a men's pattern, the heel pocket is tighter and the instep sits lower, so you get EH protection without the heel slip a men's boot leaves behind. Sizes run 6 through 11, the widest women's EH range in this lineup.

Features · Specs · Fit & Sizing · Use Cases · Comparison · FAQ

This women's EH steel toe sits in our electrical-hazard boots range and in steel toe boots. It meets ASTM F2413 impact, compression, and EH, uses waterproof leather, and grips wet floors. Browse it in women's safety footwear.

Why buy the Women's Mae EH boot

• EH rating from size 6 — the standout feature; it is our women's EH steel toe that fits smaller feet, where the Ariat Treadfast starts at 7.5. What EH covers is decoded in our ASTM F2413 explainer.
• Women's-specific fit — built for a woman's foot, not a shrunk men's boot, so heel slip and instep gap are reduced. Fit mechanics in how to choose safety boots.
• ASTM F2413 steel toe — impact and compression protection that meets OSHA 29 CFR 1910.136; more in best steel toe boots.
• Waterproof leather — sealed against wet work; maintain it with a boot care product from our best boot care products picks, and see waterproof work boots.
• Slip-resistant outsole — traction on wet and oily surfaces; compare in best slip-resistant work shoes.

Specifications

Fit and sizing: women's fit vs downsizing a men's boot

The Women's Mae exists to solve two problems at once: EH protection and a women's fit that starts at size 6. Women with smaller feet are usually pushed into a downsized men's boot, where the men's-last heel is too wide and the boot swims even after lacing tight. The Mae is designed for a woman's foot, so the heel is held and the instep does not gap. Order your true women's size; it runs true. If you wear a thick sock or need extra volume, add a work boot insole from our best work boot insoles guide and pair with a moisture-wicking work sock. Full sizing is in how to choose safety boots.

Who this boot is for and where it works

The Women's Mae fits women in electrical, utility, maintenance, and industrial roles who need an ASTM F2413 steel toe and an EH rating, especially at smaller sizes. The waterproof leather covers wet indoor and outdoor work, and the slip-resistant outsole handles oily floors. It is not insulated, so for cold shifts pair it with the insulated Timberland PRO Women's Direct Attach. Browse the full range in safety footwear.

Cat Footwear Women's Mae vs other women's steel toes

• Choose the Women's Mae when you need EH and wear a smaller size, or want the widest women's EH size range.
• Pick the Ariat Women's Treadfast if you want EH with Ariat's Duratread outsole and western-boot fit.
• Save with the Wolverine Women's Floorhand if your work does not need EH.
• Add warmth with the Timberland PRO Women's Direct Attach for cold shifts.

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