{"product_id":"carhartt-men-s-waterproof-6-in-moc-steel-toe-wedge-work-boot","title":"Carhartt Men's Waterproof 6 in Moc Steel Toe Wedge Work Boot","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-rich\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1a1a;border-left:4px solid #ff9800;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 14px 0;color:#f5e6d3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eAMAZON CUSTOMER RATING: 4.4\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e - WC Safety research note on the Carhartt Work Boot, a work boot.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eRating shown is the Amazon customer rating at the time of writing, not our own score. Specification-based assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety Editorial, from the published Carhartt listing and ASTM F2413 protective-footwear requirements. We have not hands-on or laboratory-tested this product.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carhartt Carhartt Men's Waterproof 6 in Moc Steel Toe Wedge Work Boot is work footwear listed on Amazon by Carhartt. This page summarises the published specification and explains how the protective features relate to the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/safety-footwear\"\u003esafety footwear\u003c\/a\u003e range and to the ASTM standard that governs safety footwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eKey details from the Carhartt listing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eCarhartt Men's Waterproof 6 in Moc Steel Toe Wedge Work Boot\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhere work boots fit in your PPE program\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootwear is the PPE you wear longest, so protection and comfort matter equally. Toe caps guard against impact and compression, outsoles handle slip and puncture risk, and the upper controls water and heat. Compare the protection classes in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/composite-toe-boots\"\u003ecomposite-toe boots\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/waterproof-work-boots\"\u003ewaterproof work boots\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electrical-hazard-boots\"\u003eelectrical-hazard boots\u003c\/a\u003e to match the boot to the actual hazard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhat the standard requires\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eASTM F2413 defines the performance marks stamped inside the boot: I\/75 and C\/75 for impact and compression, plus optional EH, SD, PR, and Mt marks. OSHA 1910.136 requires protective footwear wherever foot hazards exist, and a boot marked to F2413 documents that compliance. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metatarsal-boots\"\u003emetatarsal boots\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/slip-resistant-shoes\"\u003eslip-resistant shoes\u003c\/a\u003e for related protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eHow to choose the right one\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the hazard - falling objects, punctures, electrical, slip, or wet - then pick the marks that address it, and size last. Fit with work socks on, leave toe room inside the rigid cap, and consider height and insulation for the conditions. Compare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/work-socks\"\u003ework socks\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/work-boot-insoles\"\u003ework-boot insoles\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/boot-care-waterproofing\"\u003eboot care and waterproofing\u003c\/a\u003e before deciding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eCare, inspection and replacement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean off dirt and salt, dry away from direct heat, and condition leather so it does not crack. Inspect the toe cap, outsole, and seams regularly and replace boots once tread is smooth or the cap is exposed. Round out the fit with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carhartt-work-boots\"\u003eCarhartt work boots\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/keen-utility-work-boots\"\u003eKEEN Utility work boots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWho this suits - and who should look elsewhere\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis suits trades on their feet all day where dropped objects, punctures, or wet conditions are routine - construction, warehousing, manufacturing, and utilities. It is over-specified for light indoor work with no impact hazard, where a slip-resistant shoe is enough. Anyone working at height or around live electrical panels should read the boot marks alongside our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/workplace-ppe\"\u003eworkplace PPE\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/high-visibility\"\u003ehigh-visibility apparel\u003c\/a\u003e guidance, since footwear alone never covers those hazards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eHow we assess this product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWC Safety is an independent PPE review and research site. We do not sell, ship, or stock anything, and we have not physically tested this work boot. What we do is read the published Carhartt specification against the governing standard, flag what the listing does and does not state, and place the product in context next to the alternatives we cover. Where a number matters for compliance - a rating, a class, a temperature, a voltage - we take it from the manufacturer listing and expect you to confirm it on the live listing before you buy. The star rating on this page belongs to Amazon customers, not to us. Read more across our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hand-protection\"\u003ehand protection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hard-hats\"\u003ehard hats\u003c\/a\u003e coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eRelated gear to compare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/workplace-ppe\"\u003eworkplace PPE\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/high-visibility\"\u003ehigh-visibility apparel\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hand-protection\"\u003ehand protection\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hard-hats\"\u003ehard hats\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/knee-pads\"\u003eknee pads\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/safety-glasses\"\u003esafety glasses\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hearing-protection\"\u003ehearing protection\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fall-protection\"\u003efall protection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#bbb;\"\u003eAs an Amazon Associate, WC Safety earns from qualifying purchases. We are an independent PPE review and research site - we do not sell or ship products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wcs-buyer-guidance\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to check before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASTM F2413 markings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThe marking on the boot tells you what it is rated for - impact and compression (I\/C 75 or 50), plus optional ratings such as metatarsal (Mt), electrical hazard (EH), static dissipative (SD) or puncture resistance (PR).\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToe cap material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSteel is thinnest for a given protection level; composite is non-metallic and does not conduct temperature or trip metal detectors; alloy sits between the two.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical hazard vs. static dissipative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eEH insulates the wearer from live circuits; SD does the opposite and bleeds static to ground. They are not interchangeable and choosing wrongly removes the protection you wanted.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit over the whole shift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eFeet swell during a shift. A boot fitted tight first thing in the morning is a different boot by mid-afternoon.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares to other safety footwear we review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eList price\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarhartt Men's Waterproof 6 in Moc Steel Toe Wedge Work Boot\u003c\/strong\u003e (this page)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$184.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/carhartt-men-s-traditional-welt-6-in-steel-toe-work-boot\"\u003eCarhartt Men's Traditional Welt 6 in Steel Toe Work Boot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$112.49\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/carhartt-men-s-rugged-flex-waterproof-6-in-steel-toe-work-boot\"\u003eCarhartt Men's Rugged Flex Waterproof 6 in Steel Toe Work Boot FF6213\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$99.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/carhartt-men-s-cmf6366-6-in-composite-toe-work-boot\"\u003eCarhartt Men's CMF6366 6 in Composite Toe Work Boot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$109.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/carhartt-men-s-millbrook-5-in-steel-toe-moc-wedge-work-boot\"\u003eCarhartt Men's Millbrook 5 in Steel Toe Moc Wedge Work Boot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$164.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/carhartt-men-s-heritage-11-in-insulated-waterproof-wellington\"\u003eCarhartt Men's Heritage 11 in Insulated Waterproof Wellington Steel Toe Boot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$214.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/keen-utility-work-boots-louisville\"\u003eKEEN Utility Men's Louisville 6 in Steel Toe Waterproof Work Boot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$185.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eList prices recorded when this page was last updated; Amazon pricing moves frequently, so check the live listing. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/safety-footwear\"\u003esafety footwear\u003c\/a\u003e range, or see all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jobsite-equipment\"\u003ejobsite equipment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does ASTM F2413 actually cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the US performance standard for protective footwear. The marking states the impact and compression rating and any additional protections such as metatarsal, electrical hazard, static dissipative, puncture resistance or conductive properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a composite toe as protective as steel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the rated impact and compression class, yes - the rating is what matters, not the material. Composite is non-metallic and thermally less conductive; steel achieves the same rating in a thinner cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes OSHA require safety-toe boots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOSHA requires protective footwear where there is a danger of foot injury from falling or rolling objects, objects piercing the sole, or electrical hazards. The employer assesses the hazard and specifies accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a metatarsal boot for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt extends protection over the instep, where a plain safety toe offers none. It is specified where heavy objects can fall onto the upper foot - foundry work, heavy material handling, demolition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do safety boots last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil the protective elements or the sole are compromised - a cracked or exposed toe cap, worn-through outsole, or damage to an EH-rated sole all end the boot's rated life regardless of how the upper looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere do the specifications on this page come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are taken from the manufacturer's published listing. WC Safety does not laboratory-test products, and nothing is claimed here that the manufacturer does not state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes WC Safety sell this product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. WC Safety is an independent review site and an Amazon Associate. Purchases happen on Amazon, and we earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow was the rating on this page determined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe score shown is the live Amazon customer rating captured at the time of review. It reflects buyer feedback, not a WC Safety test result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wcs-related-mesh\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore from our Work Boots reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/carhartt-men-s-traditional-welt-6-in-steel-toe-work-boot\"\u003eCarhartt Men's Traditional Welt 6 in Steel Toe Work Boot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/carhartt-men-s-cmf6366-6-in-composite-toe-work-boot\"\u003eCarhartt Men's CMF6366 6 in Composite Toe Work Boot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/keen-utility-work-boots-louisville\"\u003eKEEN Utility Men's Louisville 6 in Steel Toe Waterproof Work Boot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/keen-utility-work-boots-6\"\u003eKEEN Utility Men's Pittsburgh 6 in Leather Waterproof Steel Toe Work Boot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Carhartt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44461332955224,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1900\/0920\/files\/71CGvwHINVL.jpg?v=1785000707","url":"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/products\/carhartt-men-s-waterproof-6-in-moc-steel-toe-wedge-work-boot","provider":"WC Safety","version":"1.0","type":"link"}