Caterpillar turns 100
1937
Golden Gate Bridge
Setting the Foundation
Cat® tractors pulled scrapers to handle the excavation, helping prepare the site for the construction and completion of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Upon construction, the Golden Gate Bridge was the longest + tallest suspension bridge in the world, fueling growth and connection in California.
Today, it supports 40 million annual crossings and attracts 10 million visitors. It remains an iconic landmark, known for its distinct “international orange” color, graceful lines, and suspension engineering.
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Mesh paneling and perforation throughout promotes breathability akin to wind passing through a bridge.
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Removable hangtag celebrates centennial anniversary.
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Overbuilt structural cage and “cable system” are reminiscent of the bridge’s iconic design.
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Gold hardware and detailing offer a nod to the bridge’s infamous name.
1969
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Powering the Communication
10 Cat® generators (D353 & D398 engines) were used to power a tracking antenna in North Carolina used for communications between the Apollo crew and NASA.
With an estimated 650 million watching, the Apollo Moon Landing stands as the most- watched TV moment in history, transcending borders and connecting individuals around the world.
Today, its significance is most associated with the first steps ever taken on the moon, what those looked like, and the equipment that made them possible.
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Cozy, puffy upper with Velcro strap for easy slip on and off.
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Removable hangtag celebrates centennial anniversary.
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Brushed, dusty coloring mimics the appearance of the initial steps on the moon.
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Stacked sole that is extremely lightweight, inspired by the gear of lunar explorers with none of the strain.
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Quick bungee lacing offers a secure fit.
1994
Channel Tunnel
Moving the earth
More than 100 Cat® machines helped dig the tunnel and build access terminals and new roads near Dover, England and Calais, France. Earth moving equipment on-site were Cat® machines including dozens of 769 Trucks and D400 Dump Trucks.
Completed in 1994, the Channel Tunnel provided the first fixed connection between Great Britain and the European mainland. It remains the longest underwater tunnel ever constructed, transporting over 20 million passengers each year.
Today, it’s seen as an engineering marvel that is associated with a visual combination of the cavernous, concrete abyss juxtaposed with stark, industrial lighting seen throughout.
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Interior boot offers easy on/off while lending a nod to streaking lights seen inside the Chunnel.
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Light up the room with a functioning headlight and sole lights that mimic trains speeding through a tunnel.
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Black, zippered shell provides waterproof protection and colorful quick-lace.
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Stacked yellow outsole harkens back to the iconic color of Cat® machinery.
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Removable hangtag celebrates centennial anniversary.
