Cat Footwear Reinterprets Engineering History in Three Limited-Edition Boots
With an existing library of designs based on Caterpillar Inc.'s original hardwearing boots, the footwear brand continues to playfully reimagine the technical portfolio for the Centennial Collection. On the Golden Gate Bridge boot, which draws inspiration from the landmark's construction, it modifies the signature Colorado silhouette with a wraparound cable system. Across the edges, gold-toned hardware is used as a decorative alternative to standard eyelets while a gray perforated midsole gives the boot an added industrial look.
Taking its name from the 1969 moon landing, the second model in the collection, Apollo 11, is shaped around a technical moon boot with a platformed sole, toe cap, and a dusty white colorway. Despite its chunky silhouette, the cuffed boot is notably lightweight, making it ideal for the slopes during ski season. In contrast, the Channel Tunnel shoe switches up the staple Chelsea boot with a light-up midsole and tongue flashlight to equip hikers in the dark. It also incorporates heat-sealed seams and a central zip fastening to elevate functionality in a sleek style.
'Caterpillar Inc. has shaped the infrastructure of our world – building bridges that define cities, digging tunnels that unite nations, and enabling space-age communications,' explained President of Wolverine Work Group, Thomas Kennedy. 'Each boot is crafted as a tribute to the monumental feats that have shaped our world. They represent more than just Caterpillar's legacy; they symbolize enduring commitment to building connections and breaking new ground.'
Check out the three limited-edition boots in the gallery above and be sure to shop the Centennial Collection on Cat Footwear'swebsitenow.
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