Bates Footwear GX-4 GORE-TEX® SKU: #7474219

from Orlando, FL

Solid - Very little break-in required. I think this shoe is going to last a long time! My only complaint is that it is difficult to get into without undoing the laces - must use a shoehorn. I hope this will improve over time.

Anonymous

First got D, felt a little narrow. Switched to EE-wide and they are just perfect. Very well balanced. Great leather. Well insulated. Not heavy. Quality made.

Anonymous

from Saint Paul, MN

These boots are great! I’ve been using them all winter to get to work, which involves stomping through snowbanks to get the kids out of the car at school, and walking to the train or bus. My feet are always warm and dry, and the boots look nice, too.

Dale

from Columbia, SC

OK first of all I am the type person that have to have a good fitting boot due to a very high arch. The Bates are working out great. It took only two to three shifts and they are feeling better everyday. I order the boots and they were here the next day but wait...they were to narrow. It's now about 1710 hours and I called to order the wide in the same boot. I got the new pair the next day as well. They have the best service out there. It's better and faster than going to a store. By the way, first every review but I felt liked I should write a review due to the great service.

Mike G

from Brooklyn, N.Y.

These boots are very comfortable and feel like I’m wearing sneakers. Wasn’t sure how the size would run, but found them true to size. Order whatever size you are. Very light, and excellent quality. Very happy with them.

Anonymous

from NYC

I love these shoes, so glad I bought them, They're a perfect fit, very comfortable and stylish. Keeps the water out from the rain even when I stepped into a puddle. Light-weight and easy on the feet after walking a few miles. I would highly recommend them. They were also delivered quickly, in a few days.

Brands I'd also recommend: Clarks

Brian B

from Harrisburg, PA

One of the best shoes I've EVER owned. When I first put them on I thought they were going to be too tight. But they broke in rapidly and now fit like they were custom made for me!

Aki S

I got these to travel to rainy Japan. Instantly comfy, no breaking in needed; they were weather proof, easy to walk in, good support. My main issue with them was having to take them off/put them back on regularly when entering buildings -- a lot slower than a pair of sneakers. That's an easy enough trade off for everything else.

Tom L

from Marysville ca.

Nice shoe. Gore-Tex keeps feet dry. Sole offers great traction on all surfaces. Works well with my arch supports.

Anonymous

from Beacon, NY

This is my first pair, but they seem well made, so far so good after 3 months. The fit is good. I've had good luck with this size, 10.5 EE, before, although maybe a little more room would have been good. The heel is a little high, but I think that's the style. My last boots were LL Bean Country Walkers, a softer material and flatter. The toes feel a little cramped on the Bates, but again, I think it's the style of the sole, similar to me to a hiking shoe. Overall I am happy, but with a little problem with my left foot, feeling a little cramped. It's possible one foot is larger than the other.

Brian I

from California

These shoes are terribly uncomfortable. They are very stiff (even after breaking them in) to the point that they pinch your feet when you bend the toe forward too far. I have wider feet than most, and am sure that contributed to my discomfort in these shoes, but I have worn plenty of professional boots and these so far have been the worst pair. I actually wish I had returned them, but I decided to try breaking them in first. Now after a year of wearing them on and off, they are on their way to the salvation army.

Brands I'd also recommend: Magnum

Anonymous

I do a lot of hiking to do outdoor photography and this boot has been doing a great job. Comfortable and great traction over loose sand, rocks, snow, and ice.

Anonymous

from New York City

This is more stiff than I expected, but it served and is serving it's purpose well. I purchased this for foot Patrol in the rain and or snow, and it felt more comfortable as it wore. The only problem is the white Bates name that I need use a black magic marker daily, to cover, for my job. I purchased this on sale discounted.

Anonymous

from Boston, Ma

Surprisingly uncomfortable, normally wear a size 12 in a wide width, but these were very very uncomfortable even after trying to break in. Will try a larger size and wider width.

Joe Z

from Philadelphia, PA

Decided to try these boots for patrol after wearing out a pair of Timberland Goretex boots. Did a lot of shopping around and decided to buy the most expensive pair of Bates assuming they would be the best. They are very uncomfortable and I actually find myself taking the boots off during my shift just to relieve the pain. Wish I returned them immediately, but I tried to break them in. I do have wider feet but the pain is from the tongue pushing down. The tongue is attached so I can't even cut it to make it work. Overall, I regret spending the money on these boots. I do like the style though. I will go back to Timberland.

Brands I'd also recommend: Timberland

Anonymous

from germantown Maryland

Good boots; but feels like the right one have a defect located at the top of the toe bone, bothered me for couple weeks probably need to break in a little bit. Any way they feel better after breaks in.

Brands I'd also recommend: magnum