Mens CAT Caterpillar Abilene Shoes

What a superb pair of shoes. CAT Shoes are reliable, tough, sturdy, and most pairs look great. Caterpillar Abilene do not disappoint on any level. And from a price point they are also excellent value for money. They have a gum rubber sole and come in various colours. The Black and the Brown pairs have leather uppers that have a suede panel at the heel and on the tongue. But the Tobacco colourway (pictured below) have an all suede upper except for a small leather trim on the ankle and tongue.

Cat Abilene offer excellent all round foot support and comfort. But, take one look at these shoes and it's the front foot support is the most evident due to the high sole design. The sole starts out very thick and pronounced at the front and gets thinner at the heel. The total opposite compared to most other shoes. But it looks great. Durability is always good with Caterpillar shoes, but with Abilene it's potentially even better.

They are made using a Strobel construction which means superior inner stitching and a shoe that can withstand the some serious abuse and still remain intact.

A lot of shoes have the uppers stitched to the outer sole, and this is a design that has been proven to be very effective when it comes to durability. In most cases that alone is enough for a pair of shoes to have good longevity. However, the Strobel construction, which the Abilene has, see's the insoles stitched to the upper.

Couple that with the fact that CAT Abilene also have the upper stitched to the outsole as well and you have one very tough pair of shoes.

The uppers are mostly double stitched in potentially vulnerable areas too, so these shoes will last a long time. They are available in sizes from UK 6 - UK 12. Great shoes. Not sure why some sellers are listing them as Chukka Boots though, as they don't really fall into that category. They aren't even a boot fit. Maybe the sellers are just trying to cover popular search terms in order to get found more by customers.

Cat Caterpillar JED Casual Shoes

More comfortable shoes from Caterpillar. Caterpillar JED a quite similar to another pair of casual Caterpillar Shoes, CAT Vero SL. However, Caterpillar JED have a thicker sole and are available in darker colours that most suite the Autumn and Winter seasons, such as Smoke and Braun. They are made of leather and suede. CAT JED have the the CAT logo on a little label located at the side of the ankle.

Most of the upper is made from a thin suede but the trim and heel have a piping of leather. A nice touch that compliments the shoes really well. A great pair of trendy shoes for everyday wear. Very fashionable with jeans, cords, and chino style trousers. These shoes are on sale right now, but can be hard to find for sale in certain colours / sizes. More CAT models worth a checking out: Vero CL | APA

Cat Vero CL Casual Trainers

Caterpillar Cat Vero are a really nice pair of stylish casual trainers suitable for everyday wear. Saying that, they can also be used for hiking and other extreme outdoor activities. The colour combination is brown and beige with a light blue Caterpillar logo embedded twice on the side. They generally go well with most relaxed styles of clothing that people like to wear on a daily basis like shorts, cords, trousers and jeans.

Cat Vero have an excellent sole which provides great grip support on many different surfaces. They also have a bumper like sole design at the front and back of the trainers which helps protect the suede from becoming scuffed or damaged. Caterpillar Cat Vero are a good choice for someone looking to buy a quality pair of multi-use trainers at a budget price. Looking for something Caterpillar but a bit more bulky? Take a look at the Caterpillar Apa

Caterpillar Apa Lace Up Shoes

Take one look at these Caterpillar Apa and you can clearly  see they are built to last. I suppose we shouldn't expect anything less. After all, they are made by Caterpillar, a company that builds JCB's and heavy duty diggers. You would be wise to buy a half a size bigger, if available, because these bomb proof shoes will be around for a long time.

 

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However, saying that, it has been noted by some customers that Caterpillar Apa come pretty big as standard and some people have recommended buying a size smaller than you would usually wear. This is certainly something to keep in mind if you are considering buying a pair. Caterpillar Apa are suitable for all round wear. They go well with most relaxed styles of clothing and are fairly popular as a skate shoe. Great reviews.