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Bates Footwear 8" Tactical Sport Side Zip SKU #7474215(View on Zappos.com Classic)

(4 Stars) (based on 5 customer reviews)
$82.17
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Product Information:
  • With the constant demand for comfortable, durable law enforcement shoes, these Bates® boots will serve and protect… your feet.
  • Features a combination of leather and Ballistic nylon upper for comfort and durability.
  • Angled side-zip design with hook-and-loop closure makes them easier to put on and remove.
  • Contrast stitching detail.
  • Breathable mesh lining with fully-cushioned removable insoles with shock-absorbing pads.
  • Enforcer Series Ultra-Lites™ rubber outsole for maintaining constant grip.
  • Cement construction.
  • 7.50" shaft height.
  • 12.50" circumference.
  • 23.00 oz.
  • Product measurements were taken using size 9. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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Overall Rating:
  • (5 Stars) 60%
  • (4 Stars) 20%
  • (3 Stars) 20%
  • (2 Stars) 0%
  • (1 Stars) 0%
Customer Fit Survey:

Customers surveying this product said...

  • 86% "Felt true to size"
  • 57% "Felt true to width"
  • 52% "Excellent arch support"
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Recent Customer Reviews - 5 Reviews Total

Posted: Oct 16, 2009
Reviewer: Steve s from Dubuque IA
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Love the boots hate the soles. 25 years ago I purchased my first pair of Bates boots and since then I have grown older and my feet bigger. January of '09 I found my second pair of Bates boots and they fit like a glove. Ten months later the soles are falling apart. Since the soles are molded to the boot I don't think they can be resoled. By the way, I have had the old pair resoled for the second time and now my oldest boy wears them when on the motorcycle.
Posted: Apr 23, 2009
Reviewer: Earle T from Currently Iraq.
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
A Little Tight - Fortunately, they are breaking in but they were billed as a 9.5 EEEE and maybe they are, barely. Otherwise, they are okay.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: For wide feet, I have yet to find anything better than New Balance or Dunhams
Posted: Apr 6, 2009
Reviewer: Harley N from Florence, SC
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Zappos does it again. I have ordered 3 different pairs of Harley boots from Zappos since 2004. This time I decided to try Bates Tac Support Side Zip. Well, needless to say, I ordered my boots online on a Friday afternoon. I went out Monday morning to do some errands and upon returning home, there on my front porch was the box from Zappos with my boots. I had to try them on and I am a diehard biker and always go with Harley products, but I have to say, the minute you put your feet into these boots you will love them. I have had them on since since coming home and they feel like I have had them forever. I know as time goes on they will feel even better, I just had to say thanks to Zappos for their usual fantastic service and recommend these boots highly.
Posted: Feb 13, 2009
Reviewer: Big P from So. Cal.
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Best Boots I Have Ever Owned - I love these boots! I bought them for when I ride my Harley, once we arrive at any destination these boots are so light you can walk all day and your feet won't hurt. As they break in it gets better and they look cooler...IMO Don't think twice...Buy them!
Posted: Jan 3, 2009
Reviewer: from Quarryville, Pennsylvania
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
EMT-Paramedic Boots - The look and fit of the boot was pleasantly surprising. I have a 4-E wide foot and it is very difficult to get a good fit. These boots were perfect in size and appearance. Thank you!
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Any shoes for public safety and assistance work.

Additional Brand Information

Bates takes pride in providing footwear that is durable, comfortable and performs under the most demanding and important situations. From outsoles and footwear construction techniques to upper materials and components, Bates provides superior solutions for better boots and shoes.

Bates began in 1885 as military dress shoe makers. The overwhelming popularity of our shoes quickly led to the addition of many styles of boots and shoes for all branches of the military. Today, we outfit elite military and law enforcement organizations around the world. Bates has grown to be one of the largest and most respected brands of uniform footwear in the world.

Each pair of Bates footwear is the result of over 120 years of doing what’s right and what’s best.

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