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title: Caiman - The Waterproof and Resilient Safety Hiker
description: "Featuring a reinforced heel and scuff cap plus a lightweight composite midsole and toecap, the fully waterproof Caiman is an incredibly durable boot. As well as this, its full-length footbed and shock absorbing heel means that all-day comfort is guaranteed, and that wearers can get the double benefit of a safety boot that lightweight and agile, but strong and resilient. \n\nAnd on top of all that, this best selling V12 style is leather-free, so if you're looking for a high-performing vegan-friendly safety boot, look no further than the Caiman."
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# [Caiman - The Waterproof and Resilient Safety Hiker](https://blog.v12footwear.com/caiman-the-waterproof-and-resilient-safety-hiker)

 Written by [Matthew Roberts](https://blog.v12footwear.com/author/matthew-roberts) | 05/01/23 16:52

Featuring a reinforced heel and scuff cap plus a lightweight composite midsole and toecap, the fully waterproof V1501.01 Caiman IGS is an incredibly durable boot. As well as this, its full-length footbed and shock absorbing heel means that all-day comfort is guaranteed, and that wearers get the double benefit of a safety boot that's lightweight and agile, but strong and resilient. 

And on top of all that, this best selling V12 style is leather-free, so if you're looking for a high-performing vegan-friendly safety boot, look no further than the [Caiman](https://v12footwear.com/products/caiman-igs-graphite-s3-src-wr-hro-waterproof-hiker?variant=39402544922818).

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