Why the width label matters here
This listing explicitly names 11 Wide. Its closest brown comparison is the Second Shift size 11 listing, whose title does not include Wide. That is a useful reason to open both offers when checking available widths, but it is not enough to assign an internal width measurement to either pair. Confirm the selected width in the seller’s options rather than treating an omitted suffix as a measured fit.
The Second Shift construction
CAT’s official family page identifies a steel shank and removable PU sock liner. The shank is a structural component; it is not evidence that this boot carries puncture resistance. Likewise, removable does not mean every replacement insert preserves the boot’s original protective performance. If you use an orthotic, obtain model-specific compatibility guidance before deciding that more width alone will provide the needed space.
Black versus a different boot
Choose black because it suits the required appearance, not because it implies better water resistance or another outsole. The brown 10.5 Wide option changes nominal length as well as color, so it is not a clean color-only comparison. A correct 11 Wide should not be traded for a discounted 10.5 Wide merely because both include W.
Second Shift is the lace-adjustable route in this CAT group. If the main problem is time spent tying boots, consider Revolver or Wheelbase as a different closure decision instead of expecting a color change within Second Shift to alter how it goes on.