dude, first cat boots i 've ever bought, 1 year later after hard work, leaning on bikes, saving my toes, 10/10 cat sold me with these boots, they are woth it's price, greetings from Mexico-
I work construction. 55 hrs. per week, 50 weeks a year. Tried alotta different brands aNd I gotta say, this is the best boot I've found in 20 years of this shit. My first pair I got a year and 4 months outta them. So I just recently bought another pair. For the price, this IS the best bang for your buck. Supper durable, just slip one of those inserts inside with the air bubble in em and you're good to go. And in 2-3 WEEKS when they're broke in they're comfortable. Stiff at first, but not uncomfortable. And the first ones I still have and I can easily get another 3 months or so outta them. That's my 2 cnt.
Best boot i have owned. I wear every day 9+ hours on a concrete warehouse floor. I am in my 3rd pair, getting 2 solid years of use! Unbelievable quality and durability... Total armored tanks ready for intense battle. The leather is top notch and the tread is tuff and deep, making for long tread wear life. I replace the insoles with thorogood's and are as comfy as a pair of walking shoes. I ordered two extra pairs just because i got paranoid they would stop making them of this quality. I have owned them all from red wings(overpriced average quality at best) to timberlands(nothing special) and found the cats quality to price is unmatched. Just great boots
Had a pair for my first work boots that i wore everyday for about two years at a book warehouse job. I never oiled them, never dried them out, took them backpacking and hunting in the mud...helped out on a horse ranch for 18 months...i mean i trashed these boots but they didnt give out. I finally got rid of them because the soles were smooth and i didnt know you could resole them. It wasnt until my next pair of boots (doc martens) died in 6 months that i realized what i had. Im looking for another pair of work boots, though now im looking for union made in america.
I have a pair of this I bought 15 years ago, I bought them for the look, as a urban, camping and bad weather shoe. The sole in my version is made of two parts, the center of it being clear color rubber, it's only now 15 later that the glue in that piece failed and moves around in place, it just needs to be re soled. Other than that the shoe is in top condition. Unf*ing believable build quality.
I have bought another pair from my previous concrete work. the concrete work trashed my pair but I still bought another pair because they are so cheap (not cheaply made, just price), and they are so comfortable. I start my new job working scaffolding confident I made the right choice in boots.
My first pair of these boots lasted almost 4 years and I wore them 5 days a week. I must say the soft toe boots are real comfortable and need no breaking in!
I watched this video 4 years ago and bought a pair.. I were it everyday except weekends, did some hikes in them as well! Now, finally the sole gave.. I will be buying another pair.. Its the best shoe I EVER had
I've gone through about 3 pairs of the 2nd Shift, they are really that durable and reliable. I tried the 8-eyelet Hauler but made the mistake of storing them in the storeroom for way too long (I live in a humid tropical climate) and the sole cracked open within 2 months. I just recently ordered the Mobilize which has alloy toe-caps instead of steel just to give it a try (would have gotten the 2nd Shift if I had not seen the Mobilize). I work in an office but I love Cats for their ruggedness and durability and despite them not being officially water-proof they have been keeping my feet dry when I tread through puddles during a rainstorm.
Currently wearing my 2nd pair that I bought in June 2017. The welt is cracked in spots but everything else is holding up great. Clean them and condition with mink oil every month or so. I just got a pair of Danner Quarry's I need to break in still, but I'll continue wearing these Cats to do yard work and what not once I switch over to the Danners.
I just talked about these in your Red Wing Iron Ranger video comment section. I didn't see you reviewed them until just now. I've owned and worn these 2nd Shift CAT's in black since 2005 as Harley riding boots and beater work boots as a licensed HVAC technician. They hold up extremely well and I am only on my second pair of them. These are primarily used when I have to do something particularly nasty that I don't want to use and wreck my good work boots for. They are by far the best $80 - $100ish pair of boots you can buy. They do need oiled or mink oiled up first though because they come extremely dry from the factory. Obenauf's leather boot oil and Red Wing mink oil paste works best. If you use the mink oil paste sweat it in with a hair dryer so it is completely absorbed before you buff them out with a horsehair brush. The best insole I have found for this boot is the Red Wing Red Bed insole. I pay $15.99 for those at local farm supply and working people stores. They make the boot extremely comfortable once it is broken in.
I’m a mechanic by trade and bought a pair of union made Thorogood boots with in a month it became very obvious I bought the wrong type boot. I keep the Thorogoods oiled up and don’t use them for work. I bought a pair of Thorogood V series which is much more fitting for my work but I think I am going to replace them with a pair of Catapillar second shifts. For the price, they are cheap enough for a gamble. I just need a rugged no frills boot.
Just got a pair because they were on sale for 50 bucks no on steel toe. Going to try them out, I don't like getting too expensive boots cause I'm a spray painter, and paint ruins boots very quickly even real good ones. I'll let you know in 6months how they're doing
of fucking curse they are, you might have to use two socks as these have "more room" they really fit your feet, your feet wil suffer for the first month, after that you're not gonna want to wear anythingn but these boots.
Expensive fuck me I’ve always spent $100 on timberlands just for them to turn to shit a year later and I’m 13 so recently I got into adult sizes and that’s $200 so I stopped buying timberlands and got a pair of combat boots so this seems amazing for $80
I really like these boots, they are pretty much broken in right out of the box and mine last me just around a year. Thinking of trying some danners but these haven't done me wrong yet.
My first pair of work boots was a basic soft toe Winston caterpillar work boot I no longer have them unfortunately but they never ever let me down never had any stitching blow out and the sole always stayed at a decent amount of tread although I do now prefer steel toe which I feel truly doesn’t add to much weight and has definitely saved me more times than I can count I recently decided to give the Alaska 2.0s a shot as I had a friend that had the original Alaska’s and still has them almost 4 years later so I’m gonna see how long they last me
Cheap and cheerful sometimes is the way to go. On the other hand, I'd really like to see you review the Red Wing style 2233. I don't see many in depth reviews on this style and I've been eyeballing it. Thanks!
Been using these for 1 year and a half all day, every day. They're starting to go now, but damn am I impressed. 6 month max on any other boot. Will have to find another pair. BTW has anyone tried the Timberland insoles they sell??
Hi ! First off, I'm a huge fan of your videos, I love boots and I love me good boot reviews. Now my question is if I'm a size 9.5 with my casual timberland boots, should I also go with a 9.5 with these boots ? Thank you :)
Hey man just wondering are the sizes same as Dr. Martens made in England sizes? Reason for this question is that I realized those Dr. Martens that are made in Thailand vs those made in England and China are a size different. Eg. made in England UK9 = made in Thailand UK10. Just I’m just wondering if I’m buying a pair of Caterpillars online, which size should I choose? A size lower or just the standard size
My last pair of these i had lasted me 8 years and the tread never wore down the only reason why I ended up getting rid of them is because I grew out of them
I bought a caterpillar second shift work boot about a year ago where it every day to work I bought it because it was slip resistant and black I needed it cuz I work in a restaurant and I had to have slip resistant shoes I went through about two pairs of slip resistant shoes from Walmart and I just couldn't take it anymore I bet the bullet I spent 90 bucks on the caterpillar the only thing I noticed was that there was some wear on heel and about the middle of the foot it started become afraid there but I wear these 10 hours a day 5 to 6 days a week and they hold up I recently just got a new job I upgraded to a pair of Danner track welts I had them for about 6 hours now
I have a similar pair i love that i bought at Burlington this time last year. Could probaly get nother year out of them, but the right toe is wearing out. Original insoles sucked horribly. But i buy a decent set of cheaper almost store brand insoles at walmart for most of my boots these days that last about six months per pair. I wear the crap out of my boots anywear from 8 to 16 hours a day. So if these are pretty much the same as i have I'd buy 2 pair.
Cat always seemed like a generic boot to me. I've always been in the $200-300 range work boots Chippewa, Ariat,Danner etc. But my last pair of boots I had 1 goal and that was comfort. I ended up buying a pair of Cat Convex Mid the local Vanderbilts had them for $119.99 + tax. I gotta say their new sole is very good at absorbing shock & making it a little easier to be on my feet 12-14hrs a day. The best pair of boots I've ever had? No, but like I said just had comfort in mind. But the Convex does seem to be a little better made than what someone would expect if the considered Cat a "Generic" boot.
What would you say is the best steel toe boots? I'm looking for a boot that's going to last and be comfortable (for work boots) after breaking them in. Doesn't have to be cheap just great quality.
+LunchableMeatloaf in a sense that's a loaded question since work boots are pretty personable nowadays. But for me it's still either Red Wing 606 or Thorogood 4200 if I'm going to have to spend more than 15 hours a day in it.
Where are these boots made? I got a pair from amazon years ago and it is made in China, i recently got a pair for my brother from the caterpillar website and they’re made in Vietnam so i am wondering if the amazon ones are fakes? 🤔
That is a big drawback with gleued soles. After standing straight on the shelf for a period of time, the gleu hardens out causing the sole braking loose from the shoe when activated for all day use suddenly. like the Blackstone series, Good year welt and stitched soles. Now i dont know what the process means for Good Year welded soles, but a stitch used around gives me a safer feeling.
Great review, I've been wearing caterpillar boots for over 20 years and I've had 2 pairs of these boots. I must say that the caterpillar sheffield is a much better boot though
Yes..the holtons are chunkier and better made.....besides its insole is heavy duty and more comfy than the second shift...the only problem is that they weigh more and it's expected from a really heavy duty boot
I wore the Indiana FX for 20+ years, until they discontinued them😡 I tried the 2.0, but they killed my feet. I do about 18,000 steps a day and can't stand these anymore 😒
I have destroyed the fuck out of the soles in my Second Shift Steel-toed boots. Been using them heavily for two years straight on construction sites and daily casual wear. I would say the price was well worth it for the 2 years of abuse I put these through.
They look way cool if you want doc martens or any combat boot if we talking fashion wise And have way better everything especially leather compared to docs
Looking to get boots for a job I'm gonna be applying for. It's in doors on concrete and freezing temperatures. What would be the best steel toe boot to purchase? Has to have an arch on the heel also.
Absolute shit boots. One of my first pair of boots when I didn't know any better. they work and last decent but man are they uncomfortable and overpriced and outright ugly for 20 more bucks you can get a boot miles ahead on looks comfort and quality like thorogoods danners or even wolverines. After trying out some other brands I can't believe I didnt buy something else in the first place
dude, first cat boots i 've ever bought, 1 year later after hard work, leaning on bikes, saving my toes, 10/10 cat sold me with these boots, they are woth it's price, greetings from Mexico-
I work construction. 55 hrs. per week, 50 weeks a year. Tried alotta different brands aNd I gotta say, this is the best boot I've found in 20 years of this shit. My first pair I got a year and 4 months outta them. So I just recently bought another pair. For the price, this IS the best bang for your buck. Supper durable, just slip one of those inserts inside with the air bubble in em and you're good to go. And in 2-3 WEEKS when they're broke in they're comfortable. Stiff at first, but not uncomfortable. And the first ones I still have and I can easily get another 3 months or so outta them. That's my 2 cnt.
Best boot i have owned. I wear every day 9+ hours on a concrete warehouse floor. I am in my 3rd pair, getting 2 solid years of use! Unbelievable quality and durability... Total armored tanks ready for intense battle. The leather is top notch and the tread is tuff and deep, making for long tread wear life. I replace the insoles with thorogood's and are as comfy as a pair of walking shoes. I ordered two extra pairs just because i got paranoid they would stop making them of this quality. I have owned them all from red wings(overpriced average quality at best) to timberlands(nothing special) and found the cats quality to price is unmatched. Just great boots
Had a pair for my first work boots that i wore everyday for about two years at a book warehouse job. I never oiled them, never dried them out, took them backpacking and hunting in the mud...helped out on a horse ranch for 18 months...i mean i trashed these boots but they didnt give out. I finally got rid of them because the soles were smooth and i didnt know you could resole them.
It wasnt until my next pair of boots (doc martens) died in 6 months that i realized what i had.
Im looking for another pair of work boots, though now im looking for union made in america.
I have a pair of this I bought 15 years ago, I bought them for the look, as a urban, camping and bad weather shoe. The sole in my version is made of two parts, the center of it being clear color rubber, it's only now 15 later that the glue in that piece failed and moves around in place, it just needs to be re soled. Other than that the shoe is in top condition. Unf*ing believable build quality.
I have bought another pair from my previous concrete work. the concrete work trashed my pair but I still bought another pair because they are so cheap (not cheaply made, just price), and they are so comfortable. I start my new job working scaffolding confident I made the right choice in boots.
My dad used to wear these in the 90s. I bought my first pair when I was 16 and then bought a second pair when I started working as an auto tech.
My first pair of these boots lasted almost 4 years and I wore them 5 days a week. I must say the soft toe boots are real comfortable and need no breaking in!
Going 3 years with mine theyre a little beat up but theyre amazing and have held up longer than any other shoes I have
Comfortable?
@@666dynomax yup I wear them all day with no problems sometimes I even wear them outside of work
Once laced up tight they make you feel super solid
I watched this video 4 years ago and bought a pair.. I were it everyday except weekends, did some hikes in them as well! Now, finally the sole gave.. I will be buying another pair.. Its the best shoe I EVER had
I've gone through about 3 pairs of the 2nd Shift, they are really that durable and reliable. I tried the 8-eyelet Hauler but made the mistake of storing them in the storeroom for way too long (I live in a humid tropical climate) and the sole cracked open within 2 months. I just recently ordered the Mobilize which has alloy toe-caps instead of steel just to give it a try (would have gotten the 2nd Shift if I had not seen the Mobilize). I work in an office but I love Cats for their ruggedness and durability and despite them not being officially water-proof they have been keeping my feet dry when I tread through puddles during a rainstorm.
Thank you for your thorough and honest review Mr Jürgen Klopp!
Currently wearing my 2nd pair that I bought in June 2017. The welt is cracked in spots but everything else is holding up great. Clean them and condition with mink oil every month or so. I just got a pair of Danner Quarry's I need to break in still, but I'll continue wearing these Cats to do yard work and what not once I switch over to the Danners.
I just talked about these in your Red Wing Iron Ranger video comment section. I didn't see you reviewed them until just now.
I've owned and worn these 2nd Shift CAT's in black since 2005 as Harley riding boots and beater work boots as a licensed HVAC technician. They hold up extremely well and I am only on my second pair of them. These are primarily used when I have to do something particularly nasty that I don't want to use and wreck my good work boots for.
They are by far the best $80 - $100ish pair of boots you can buy. They do need oiled or mink oiled up first though because they come extremely dry from the factory. Obenauf's leather boot oil and Red Wing mink oil paste works best. If you use the mink oil paste sweat it in with a hair dryer so it is completely absorbed before you buff them out with a horsehair brush.
The best insole I have found for this boot is the Red Wing Red Bed insole. I pay $15.99 for those at local farm supply and working people stores. They make the boot extremely comfortable once it is broken in.
steel toe or soft toe?
@@Westbird1
Steel toe and black.
I’m a mechanic by trade and bought a pair of union made Thorogood boots with in a month it became very obvious I bought the wrong type boot. I keep the Thorogoods oiled up and don’t use them for work. I bought a pair of Thorogood V series which is much more fitting for my work but I think I am going to replace them with a pair of Catapillar second shifts. For the price, they are cheap enough for a gamble. I just need a rugged no frills boot.
Just got a pair because they were on sale for 50 bucks no
on steel toe. Going to try them out, I don't like getting too expensive boots cause I'm a spray painter, and paint ruins boots very quickly even real good ones. I'll let you know in 6months how they're doing
I have three pairs..they are heavy duty...they are built like tanks..inexpensive as hell
The best $80 - $100ish boots you can buy by far!
I've used them since 2005.
are they comfortable I work 12-hour shifts and I spend a lot of times standing and moving will they be a good choice ?
of fucking curse they are, you might have to use two socks as these have "more room" they really fit your feet, your feet wil suffer for the first month, after that you're not gonna want to wear anythingn but these boots.
Expensive fuck me I’ve always spent $100 on timberlands just for them to turn to shit a year later and I’m 13 so recently I got into adult sizes and that’s $200 so I stopped buying timberlands and got a pair of combat boots so this seems amazing for $80
I really like these boots, they are pretty much broken in right out of the box and mine last me just around a year. Thinking of trying some danners but these haven't done me wrong yet.
I wear a 7.5 in boots. Should I get that true size since this gives you a bit of room for an aftermarket insole?
My first pair of work boots was a basic soft toe Winston caterpillar work boot I no longer have them unfortunately but they never ever let me down never had any stitching blow out and the sole always stayed at a decent amount of tread although I do now prefer steel toe which I feel truly doesn’t add to much weight and has definitely saved me more times than I can count I recently decided to give the Alaska 2.0s a shot as I had a friend that had the original Alaska’s and still has them almost 4 years later so I’m gonna see how long they last me
Cheap and cheerful sometimes is the way to go. On the other hand, I'd really like to see you review the Red Wing style 2233. I don't see many in depth reviews on this style and I've been eyeballing it. Thanks!
Dude, thank you for reviewing these !
I used the hell out of mine and lasts me around 2 years and this is my fourth one
Been using these for 1 year and a half all day, every day. They're starting to go now, but damn am I impressed. 6 month max on any other boot. Will have to find another pair. BTW has anyone tried the Timberland insoles they sell??
Hi ! First off, I'm a huge fan of your videos, I love boots and I love me good boot reviews. Now my question is if I'm a size 9.5 with my casual timberland boots, should I also go with a 9.5 with these boots ? Thank you :)
Yes. But dont be suprized if a 10 feels better with thicker work sock. after all it is a steel toe.
I wore 9.5 us sneakers (vans, adidas), should I buy cat second shift in 9.5 us too?
May i know what do you meant by "welted"? Thank you
GOOD 👍💯 REVIEW MAN , CATERPILLAR WORK BOOTS ARE ONE OF MY FAVORITES THEY ARE VERY LONG LASTING BOOTS
I know I'm women but just bought some of these for factory job over all so far ok ,,,all except the tongue rubs my ankle so bad. How can I fix that?
Hey man just wondering are the sizes same as Dr. Martens made in England sizes? Reason for this question is that I realized those Dr. Martens that are made in Thailand vs those made in England and China are a size different. Eg. made in England UK9 = made in Thailand UK10. Just I’m just wondering if I’m buying a pair of Caterpillars online, which size should I choose? A size lower or just the standard size
I like how cats are pretty stylish
My last pair of these i had lasted me 8 years and the tread never wore down the only reason why I ended up getting rid of them is because I grew out of them
I bought a caterpillar second shift work boot about a year ago where it every day to work I bought it because it was slip resistant and black I needed it cuz I work in a restaurant and I had to have slip resistant shoes I went through about two pairs of slip resistant shoes from Walmart and I just couldn't take it anymore I bet the bullet I spent 90 bucks on the caterpillar the only thing I noticed was that there was some wear on heel and about the middle of the foot it started become afraid there but I wear these 10 hours a day 5 to 6 days a week and they hold up I recently just got a new job I upgraded to a pair of Danner track welts I had them for about 6 hours now
How's the ankle support for preventing twisting?
Could you do a review of Marlboro Classics cowboy boots sir? Thanks
What you think about skechers verdict?
+Johel Goñi I haven't seen them in person yet. Should I be stopping in the shop? Do you think it's a boot guys would like?
I have a similar pair i love that i bought at Burlington this time last year. Could probaly get nother year out of them, but the right toe is wearing out. Original insoles sucked horribly. But i buy a decent set of cheaper almost store brand insoles at walmart for most of my boots these days that last about six months per pair. I wear the crap out of my boots anywear from 8 to 16 hours a day. So if these are pretty much the same as i have I'd buy 2 pair.
I had these for work (mechanic) lasted about a year, oil ate em up. I thought they were OK up until I was introduced to wolverine.
How did they hold up?
What the difference between these and Cat power plant boots?
Cat always seemed like a generic boot to me. I've always been in the $200-300 range work boots Chippewa, Ariat,Danner etc. But my last pair of boots I had 1 goal and that was comfort. I ended up buying a pair of Cat Convex Mid the local Vanderbilts had them for $119.99 + tax. I gotta say their new sole is very good at absorbing shock & making it a little easier to be on my feet 12-14hrs a day. The best pair of boots I've ever had? No, but like I said just had comfort in mind. But the Convex does seem to be a little better made than what someone would expect if the considered Cat a "Generic" boot.
I have those ones too..they are really light and trendy..they are for a young market..though they are tough and comfy
What would you say is the best steel toe boots? I'm looking for a boot that's going to last and be comfortable (for work boots) after breaking them in. Doesn't have to be cheap just great quality.
+LunchableMeatloaf in a sense that's a loaded question since work boots are pretty personable nowadays. But for me it's still either Red Wing 606 or Thorogood 4200 if I'm going to have to spend more than 15 hours a day in it.
I appreciate the reply! Will have to keep my eyes out for those in the future. Love the content btw. Keep it up!
are they true to size?
steel shank ?
Damn I thought my pair was special for lasting almost 3 years. They're still good just ugly
Where are these boots made? I got a pair from amazon years ago and it is made in China, i recently got a pair for my brother from the caterpillar website and they’re made in Vietnam so i am wondering if the amazon ones are fakes? 🤔
That is a big drawback with gleued soles. After standing straight on the shelf for a period of time, the gleu hardens out causing the sole braking loose from the shoe when activated for all day use suddenly. like the Blackstone series, Good year welt and stitched soles. Now i dont know what the process means for Good Year welded soles, but a stitch used around gives me a safer feeling.
Great review, I've been wearing caterpillar boots for over 20 years and I've had 2 pairs of these boots. I must say that the caterpillar sheffield is a much better boot though
vbgthashit Yeah I've had Holtons before, I think they're slightly chunkier than the Sheffields. still a great boot though
Yes..the holtons are chunkier and better made.....besides its insole is heavy duty and more comfy than the second shift...the only problem is that they weigh more and it's expected from a really heavy duty boot
I wore the Indiana FX for 20+ years, until they discontinued them😡
I tried the 2.0, but they killed my feet. I do about 18,000 steps a day and can't stand these anymore 😒
I found a pair on the side of the road...perfect size, I wore them to work every day for two years then just passed them on to my brother...
Efren Briseno those were mine 🧐
Efren Briseno i found the boots you’re brother threw away and now i wear them everyday to work.
I go to a tech and agriculture school and these boots have lasted me years
Does these shoes have a wide toe box?
I have destroyed the fuck out of the soles in my Second Shift Steel-toed boots. Been using them heavily for two years straight on construction sites and daily casual wear. I would say the price was well worth it for the 2 years of abuse I put these through.
its my Daily boots.
For that price I wish I had seen this a month earlier 😫
Been wearing cat boots for the last 25 years and I will Never get anything else
They look way cool if you want doc martens or any combat boot if we talking fashion wise
And have way better everything especially leather compared to docs
Looking to get boots for a job I'm gonna be applying for. It's in doors on concrete and freezing temperatures. What would be the best steel toe boot to purchase? Has to have an arch on the heel also.
This would not be a good choice for your describe environment.
TheBootGuy do u have a video on your page of what would be my best options?
TheBootGuy HELP ME.... lol
Roy Pena Ignored...
@@Soggys0up85 yeppp..
Nice review jurgen klopp
Hahahahah
love your video's I'm 16 and love boots I rather wear boots then Jordan's or any other shoes kids now a days wear.
Greaser Boy sneakers are for little boys; men wear boots!
Greaser Boy I'm 15 and I'm right their with ya boots all the way
Hell yeah I wear rocky combat boots and I'm 15 snekers suck
Id destroy a pair of jordans lol
I like cat boots but it's too heavy for my feet.
Really wish they made this in a waterproof 8" 🤬
How can i make them waterproof
Some boot waterproofing should do the trick.
This or the pitboss?
Exactly the 2 im deciding between also. We have the same taste eric lol.
I Like your great review but totally dislike for this boots, they're very uncomfortable and the insole has NO cushioning
I had caterpillar boots b4 didn't like them wife just bought me a pair of these hope they get me by I have been wearing the 5.11 atac 8' storm boot
GOOOD 👍
I’ve had my pair for 6 years
12 years
@@vanram8310 same
they are trash now. use to be good they got bought out by georgia timberland and wolverine
I am happy with mine, but not us3d every day.
Absolute shit boots. One of my first pair of boots when I didn't know any better. they work and last decent but man are they uncomfortable and overpriced and outright ugly for 20 more bucks you can get a boot miles ahead on looks comfort and quality like thorogoods danners or even wolverines. After trying out some other brands I can't believe I didnt buy something else in the first place