
The Elm CA9823 is an 8" waterproof steel-toe logger in sharp black full-grain leather — a sealed SCUBALINER™, a triple-rib steel shank, and a welt you can have resoled. Key Features of the Carolina CA9823 Steel Safety Toe — Meets ASTM F2413 I/C for impact and compression. Waterproof SCUBALINER™ — Carolina's sealed proprietary waterproof lining system. Black Full-Grain Leather Upper — Clean, durable finish. Taibrelle Lining & Lightweight EVA Insole — Moisture-managing and supportive. Electrical Hazard Rated — Tested to withstand up to 18,000 volts at 60Hz for one minute without leakage. Triple-Rib Steel Shank — Heavy-duty stability underfoot. Welt Construction & One-Piece Rubber Lug Outsole — Resoleable, oil- and slip-resisting. What Makes It a Logger The raised, tapered heel and aggressive one-piece lug outsole bite into soft ground and hook onto rungs, while a triple-rib steel shank resists the twist of standing on an edge — built for slopes and climbing rather than flat concrete. Protected, Dry, Rebuildable A steel safety toe guards against impact and compression, the sealed SCUBALINER™ keeps feet dry, and welt construction means the sole gets replaced rather than the boot. Why Choose the CA9823? Carolina's waterproof Elm logger with steel-toe protection, in a clean black finish. Similar Styles to Consider Prefer a soft toe? The CA8823 is the soft-toe version in black. Prefer brown? See the CA9821 . Browse all logger boots at Overlook Boots. Frequently Asked Questions What actually makes a boot a “logger”? The heel and the shank. A logger has a tall, tapered heel that digs into slopes and catches ladder rungs, an aggressive lug tread, and a stiff shank so your arch doesn't collapse when you're standing on a narrow edge. On flat concrete all day, a wedge sole is the more comfortable choice. Can the CA9823 be resoled? Yes. Welt construction stitches the lug outsole to the upper rather than bonding it, so a cobbler can replace it when the tread wears down. On a logge
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