Bates Men's Tactical Sport 2 Mid Side Zip Safety Composite Toe Military Boot

It is important to measure you foot in inches or cm. to get the proper size shoe. Example in inches my foot was 10 inches from heel to toe. The correct size was an 8 but I did a 8.5. regular width. It was a perfect fit. I am very satisfied with my boots.

My son love this brand and these boots. He works outdoors most of the day and these Bates boots provide him ankle support and foot/toe protection. They last a long time and the fit is true to size. Will be buying them again when the next need arises.

Good fit & Pretty comfortable.

The Bates Men's Tactical Sport 2 Mid Side Zip Safety Composite Toe are likely the best work half-high boot on the market today.PROS1) It works well when working, without being a full-size boot.2) Soles have good traction, could always have a little more traction.3) Boots with an integral side zipper is a must, for easy on and easy off!4) Vented for warm weather conditions.CONS1) Boot sizes are too large, whereas I'm an 8.5 typically common/normal size shoe, I'm a minimum 7 with these boots! Matter of fact, 7's might be still slightly too large once broken in!2) Boots need to be well broken in, either using mink oil or soaked in water, else the boots will be very stiff, which is good but bad for the feet.3) If well broken in using water or mink oil, the soles can pull apart from the boot, requiring wood working bar clamp and a good shoe glue. Once a good shoe glue is used, I've witnessed no further pulling apart of the sole from the boot! Believe I only used water with my initial pair long ago, and close to 6-12 months of extensive use, the soles simply pulled apart from the boot.

I bought these less than two months ago, and wow them every other day at most. They are comfortable, but the zipper broke on the right one already, which makes them useless.I've attempted to contact the manufacturer, and will update this review as needed.

I recently bought the Bates Men's Tactical Sport 2 boots, and they have exceeded my expectations. Right out of the box, they felt comfortable, with a lightweight design that doesn’t compromise on support. The combination of leather and nylon offers durability while allowing breathability, which is great for long days on my feet.The traction on the sole is impressive, providing excellent grip on various surfaces. I’ve worn them in both urban and rugged environments, and they've held up remarkably well. Additionally, the cushioned insole offers great arch support, making them suitable for extended wear.One thing to note is the sleek design, which makes them versatile enough for both tactical situations and casual outings. Overall, I highly recommend the Bates Men's Tactical Sport 2 boots for anyone seeking comfort, durability, and functionality in their footwear

They squeak every time I walk.

This shoe is perfect for my job as a Telecom Technician. I climb ladders all day and walk a lot. I love the zipper on the side as it makes it easy to remove and put on shoe. Just don't install insoles from the beginning. I has previously used a certain insole as it helped to not have sore feet at end of day so I put one in this brand new shoe and began to have foot pain for a couple weeks. Decided to remove insole and now foot pain went away. Maybe wait till original insole is wasted then install new one. Other than that, this shoe is very good. Would buy again.