Bates Footwear

I originally bought the Timberland Pro Valor composite toe; this Bates is a superior boot. I will never buy Timberland again. This Bates has a better zipper, better overall fit, better tread. Needs a better insole though. The backs of these boots tend to cause your pants to catch. Not a bad boot though.

Bought these for my hubby he has been wearing since march he love them. He said they are very comfortable we'll worth the money.

Boot is comfortable, flexible, and durable. Excellent for heavy duty wear. Not as light or comfortable as the Magnum Interceptors but those are not available anymore. A little pricey on this site.

These boots are awesome! They do not need much time for break in. They have excellent ankle support.

Most awesome boot I've ever worn. No break in period. I have bunions and usually have to stretch my shoes in order to wear, these wore all day with no pain or problems!

Great Tactical/Sports Boot! I work in a sports arena. I do a lot of walking! I purchased a 2nd pair. 1st pair lasted 3 years! I actually walked the sole off the boot! Very comfortable, true to size/width. Great for all 4 seasons!

These boots are great. They weigh less than one standard issue are boot combined. I wore them in the field for three weeks and I am not disappointed. I had an issue with an eyelet, but Zappos cleared that up. They are incredibly comfortable as well. The only reason they do not get a five is because they are hard to get on until they break in and relax.

These 5" Tactical Boots are very comfortable and run true to size. Have great arch support which allows me to wear them all day.

I got these shoes for my boyfriend for winter. He seems to like them but they are a little bit to stiff and it took a bit of time to make them feel comfortable.

Bought these to start a new job with. I like the looks of them but that's about where it stops. First day I already had a cut in the right toe of my boot. All from getting out of the patrol vehicle, guess I caught a interior panel or something. The rip is deep enough to go through the top level down to the internal layer that is BRIGHT white. Some shoe shine got it fairly masked but the small flap on the top of my three week old boots annoys the heck out of me. My two year old pair of Danner's never had this problem after wrestling suspects on gravel, grass, concrete, walking through thick brush, etc etc. Guess I get what I paid for but I won't be buying another pair of Bates again after this experience.

Hello, I purchased these for myself. I am happy with them. The side zipper is nice to get them on and off. The foot support is not as good as I was hoping. I put an insole in them and they work fine now. Thanks.

The boot feels roomy in the toes, maybe fooling you into thinking they are too big when they are but this is not necessarily a bad thing. I do, however, feel that the boot looks more narrow once you're wearing them and the material is much shinier than it looks in the picture. I was hoping they would look more like a dull black as they do in the picture. Overall, I would return them if it weren't for the fact that I wore them already, to give them a chance. I'm just not fully satisfied with with the style. Maybe they will look better once I break them in, or I may end up selling them on eBay.

I ordered these to replace my current boots that I use for motorcycling. Wore them around the house to break them in, ended up returning them due to discomfort/ binding at the places where they bend. They look like something out of the Matrix (which I found to be a positive) but I can't imagine wearing them around all day.

Of the three pairs of Bates boots that I just ordered this is the only pair with a "gusset" under the zipper (to further waterproof the boot). This is not described on the web site. For me this was important.

I got these for my husband and he loves them. He says they are the most comfortable work shoes that he has ever had. He is a security guard and stands on his feet all day. He has had them for about a month now and they seem to be holding up fine so far.

Great boots I use them for work. Very comfortable since I am on my feet for 8+ a day and they look great. Really are amazing when I have to run in them, they feel better than my running shoes!

I bought these boots for month-long motorcycle trips where I also like to stop for a hike each day and can't afford the space to pack extra boots. These boots fit great. My heel is secure, my toes have plenty of room. My orthotics fit very well under the insole which tells me there's not a lot of arch support in the stock insole. The tie + side zip system makes it easy to keep the perfect fit. I haven't tested them fully yet for waterproof or hiking, but they are so comfortable I haven't taken them off for three days. the notch in the back prevents a pressure point in my achilles especially when driving. I saw the other reviewers talk about the boots being very hot. Hot feet don't bother me so it wasn't a drawback but I can see what they mean. I am female and the size chart US female to male conversion didn't make any sense based on the length of the sizes so I used EU sizes and ordered a full size bigger than the chart recommended. That worked thankfully and the boots fit great.

They work. It took a few days for my feet the the shoes to become friends, but it's been a few weeks now and they feel good. The big test for me was water, and they keep it out well.

I bought these for my husband for Christmas was not sure if he would like them. He said he had been wanting a pair of these. They are a great choice. They look nice and are good quality.

The shoes felt real snug and I could not stretch them out in the balls of the foot. The right foot was comfortable but for some reason the left was too tight. They where great in appearance but I would recommend getting a wider size if you have a wide foot.