Original S.W.A.T. Classic 9" Side Zip - Boots for Men - Soft Toe Construction - Padded Tongue & Collar

My husband needed these for work. He said they were comfortable to wear all day, the quality was good for the amount paid. The side zipper made them easy to get on for quick mornings and his feet did not hurt at the end of the day! We will definitely be purchasing again!

fits great, comfortable on your feet after a long day

Working corrections means you're on your feet all day, so comfort and durability are key. I've tried SWAT, 5.11, Rockies, Bates, and Danners, but SWAT's the best fit for me—others complain, but not me. They're not exactly like walking on air, they have some weight, but they're comfy and I have enough wiggle room. Other brands' zippers bugged me, but these are fine. SWAT boots are my go-to...until Brooks makes boots.

Used these for years.

First introduced to these when we opened a uniform store for Law Enforcement. Never heard of them before until a customer who had foot surgery asked us to carry them, saying they were the only comfortable boots after their surgery. Said they felt like wearing tennis shoes. So, we started carrying them and I have been wearing them myself; on duty, ever since. I had a broken ankle and my customer was right, they are like wearing tennis shoes, but with all the haz mat protection needed for Law Enforcement encounters and the ability to shine up and look professional. I work 12 to 16 hour shifts and my "dogs are not barking" at the end because these boots are great. My current pair are starting to crack after 10 years steady wear, so it was time to buy another pair and the price has remained reasonable, despite the current Government's stupid inflation hikes. Don't take my word for it, try them out for yourself.

Great Working BootsHave used this boot for about 20+ years.No complaints.

First impression was a little off-putting. Took a bit longer to break in than other boots I have worn and after looking at reviews I was glad I got a half size larger than normal. I normally wear a 10.5 wide, though an extra wise would work better, so I got these in 11 wide. After a week and a half of wear the boots were fully broken in. I got a small abrasion on my ankle and both small toes were rather smooshed, but now they fit perfectly.The side zipper is way better than I have experienced with any other brand. Hands down, this is to me one of the most important features, I am lazy tying shoes and always prefer to double knot them as I have terrible luck with laces coming undone when I am working with my feet close to moving parts. Gone through at least a dozen pairs of shoelaces due to that.Shoe weight is extremely light, and they are one of the coolest temperature boots I have worn, great for the Southern California summers. Soles do not squeak when I am walking at the supermarket, always appreciated, and I have not had any slipping issues, and I walk through a lot of grease slicks.All in all, very nice boots. I hope they last for a while, if they do I will be re-buying down the road.

I bought my first pair of this 'desert/military' style boot about a decade ago. Prior to this style I wore Loggers for 40 years. My first pair of this style were made, at the time, by Converse. The Converse fit like an old favorite pair of tennis shoes right out of the box. I ride a motorcycle and they were an almost daily wear boot. Sadly they just flat wore out. Converse quit manufacturing this style and were replaced by Reebok. The Reebok's weren't even close. Nor were the 5.11's or Bates or Magnums. They all found their way to a thrift store. The Danner, Under Armour, Nike, Thorogood, Salomon and others are just too highly priced for my budget. The Original S.W.A.T. is like the Converse. I wear a 10.5 with a sole insert for summer weight socks and I remove the insert when wearing heavy winter weight socks or my kilt socks, both extremely thick. I can only hope OSWAT continues manufacturing this style for years to come. For my use, comfort, fit and needs the best of this style boot on the market at a price that can only be considered affordable. This was my second purchase. One pair is being dedicated to when wearing a kilt is required.