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Caterpillar buying guide

Caterpillar footwear is sold as Cat Footwear, a licensed brand made by Wolverine World Wide, which has produced it since 1994. It's known for work boots, many with CSA-marked steel or composite toes, plus the chunky Intruder sneaker. We carry 93 Caterpillar styles for men and women, from $39.99 CAD, with free shipping and 30-day free returns in Canada and the USA.

Caterpillar Men’s Excavator Superlite Pyramid Brown CSA Work Boots P725509CSA work boots
Brand
Cat Footwear
Licensed by
Caterpillar Inc.
Made by
Wolverine World Wide
Wolverine since
1994
Known for
Work boots, Intruder sneakers
At WOOKI
93 styles

Most searched at WOOKI

The Caterpillar models our customers look for most, based on searches on wooki.com and Google over the past year.

Popular Caterpillar models explained

These are the Cat lines we sell most. Work boots lead by a wide margin.

Cat Excavator Superlite

Our best-selling Cat work boot family. Mark's lists a CSA Grade 1 version with a composite toe and plate, nubuck leather upper, waterproof and insulated, with a lightweight build to cut fatigue. We carry it in several browns, with some pyramid and 8-inch versions.

CSA · Composite toe · Waterproof options · from $161.99 CAD

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Cat Invader

The Invader is a revamp of Cat's chunky Intruder shape, made as a safety shoe. We carry it as work shoes, a mid-cut hiker and a sport low, for men and women, in steel toe and composite toe versions.

CSA · Steel or composite toe · Shoes and mid-cut · from $119.99 CAD

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Cat Threshold

A men's work boot in black and brown, with waterproof (WP) and steel toe options, plus a Chelsea boot version and a Rebound style. Check the title for WP and CSA marks.

Men's · WP options · Steel toe · Chelsea · from $129.99 CAD

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Cat Streamline 2.0

A men's work shoe with a composite toe, in black and charcoal looks. It's the low-cut choice for people who want a safety toe without a boot.

Men's · CSA · Composite toe · Work shoe · from $99.99 CAD

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Cat Intruder

Not a work boot. This is Cat's chunky everyday sneaker, and we have it in lots of colours for men, women and unisex, including waterproof Lightning versions. These aren't CSA safety shoes.

Sneaker · Many colours · Not safety-rated · from $95.99 CAD

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Cat Hauler

A men's 8-inch work boot in black, listed as Waterproof and CSA in the title. Shoppers look it up by name on our site, so we keep it in the Cat lineup. Check the product page for the full spec.

Men's · 8" · Waterproof · CSA · from $199.99 CAD

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How to choose your Caterpillar work boots

  1. Check the toe and the CSA mark. Many of our Cat boots are CSA marked with steel (ST) or composite (CT) toes. If your job requires CSA Grade 1, check the label on the product page and your employer's rules before you order.
  2. Steel or composite? Steel toes are the traditional choice. Composite toes are lighter and don't conduct cold or heat the way steel does. Both are common in our Cat range.
  3. Boot or shoe. An 8-inch boot gives more ankle coverage. A work shoe like the Streamline or Invader is lighter and easier to get in and out of. For wet jobs, look for WP or Waterproof in the title. If it doesn't say it, don't assume.
  4. Fit. Safety toes change how a boot fits, so read the size notes on each page. Free returns for 30 days means a swap costs nothing.

Cat Footwear's history

  1. 1988Cat Footwear launches as a work boot brand in the US, according to the company's own timeline.
  2. 1991The Colorado boot launches and goes on to become a hit in the UK.
  3. 1994Wolverine World Wide takes on the Cat Footwear license. The brand begins expanding internationally the next year.
  4. 2025Caterpillar Inc. turns 100 and Cat Footwear marks it with a limited-edition three-boot collection.
  5. TodayCaterpillar footwear is still made by Wolverine World Wide under license. It covers work boots, safety shoes and casual sneakers.

Why buy Caterpillar at WOOKI

Free shippingCanada & USA, no minimum
30-day free returnsFree return labels in Canada & USA
100% authenticSourced directly from the brand
Canadian retailerShips from Gatineau, Québec

Caterpillar boots: frequently asked questions

Are Caterpillar work boots CSA approved?

Many of our Cat work boots and shoes are CSA marked, and we put CSA in the title when they are. Cat's casual sneakers like the Intruder aren't safety footwear. If your job needs CSA, check the label and mark on the product page, and your employer's rules.

Does Caterpillar make composite toe boots?

Yes, plenty. Titles with CT or Composite Toe include the Excavator Superlite, Streamline 2.0, Diagnostic 2.0 and Invader Mid Vent. Composite toes are lighter than steel and don't conduct cold the same way. Confirm the toe type and any CSA mark on the product page before you order.

Does Caterpillar make steel toe boots for women?

Yes. Our women's Cat list includes steel toe CSA styles like the Woodward Cloudburst work shoe, the Clover 8" boot, the Mae boot and the Invader work shoe. Stock moves, so check the women's filter on this page for what's here today.

Are Caterpillar Second Shift and Threshold boots waterproof?

The Second Shift boots we carry have Waterproof in the title, in dark brown and dark honey leather. Many Threshold boots say WP or Waterproof too. If the title doesn't say it, don't assume. Check the materials on each product page before you order.

What is the Caterpillar Intruder? Is it a safety shoe?

The Intruder is Cat's chunky everyday sneaker, and it's the Cat style our customers search for most on our site. We carry it for men, women and unisex in lots of colours. It isn't a CSA safety shoe. For a safety toe, look at the Invader.

Is Caterpillar the same as Cat, and who makes the boots?

Same thing. Cat is Caterpillar's short name, and Cat Footwear is the footwear line. It's a licensed brand: Wolverine World Wide has made Caterpillar footwear under license from Caterpillar Inc. since 1994. Caterpillar Inc. is the heavy equipment company. You'll see both names on our site.

Do Caterpillar boots run true to size?

It depends on the style, and safety toes can make a boot feel snugger. Each product page has a size chart, so check it before you pick. Returns are free for 30 days in Canada and the USA, so you can swap sizes without paying for the label.

Does WOOKI sell authentic Caterpillar boots?

We do. WOOKI is a Canadian shop based in Gatineau, Québec, and we buy Caterpillar from the brands and authorized distributors, so everything is 100% authentic. Shipping is free across Canada (except Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut) and the USA. Returns are free for 30 days.

Shop Caterpillar · 93 styles from $39.99 CAD

Written by the WOOKI footwear team · Last updated October 2, 2026. Prices and style counts are pulled live from our catalogue. Specs come from Caterpillar's own product information.

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