Magnum Stealth Force 8.0 Side-Zip Composite Toe SKU: #7451745

Matt D

from Irvine, California

I love these boots. I wear these boots all day, every day. My initial idea of this purchase was to have a nice, sturdy, protective boot while riding my motorcycle, however they are so comfortable that I only begrudgingly take them off my feet at the end of the day. This is my first real pair of boots, coming from mostly wearing sneakers. Honestly, they feel as comfortable as any pair of athletic shoes. In fact, if you compare the insole to that of any decent running shoes, you'll find that it is almost identical! I normally wear a 10-10.5 tennis shoe, and a size 9 of these boots fits me perfectly, but your mileage may vary. After a full year of (ab)use, they finally started wearing out to the point that they need to be replaced (In my case, the zipper blew out from the seems, and the uppers are starting to deteriorate -- local shoe cobbler could not repair them to my satisfaction), and I wouldn't consider ordering any other boot. Given that it normally takes me about a year to go through a pair of shoes, I'd say this is acceptable wear!

from Alameda, California

Great Boots! The break in time was rather short, around a week, and these boots are perhaps the most comfortable piece of footwear I've ever worn, no lie, at one point I was sitting on the couch and forgot I was wearing them. The fit is also exact and true to size and movement is a pleasure in these boots, excellent footwear and highly recommended.

from Kittery, ME

Great boots even better buying experience! My normal size felt a little small with thick socks at a local store. I figured with the return policy at Zappos, I couldn't go wrong buying a bigger size. Boots are comfy and light. I ordered on a Thursday evening, expecting to receive them on Tuesday. I came home for lunch Friday and wore them back to work that afternoon. Less than 24 hours. Email said they upgraded my shipping to thank me for being a customer. Their little ploy worked, I'll but again!

Brands I'd also recommend: Redwing (soft sole only) but need to be broken in and expensive

Dr M

from Vail Colo

These are too roomy. A surefoot insole helps and heel padding. The composite toe is a plus but makes for a weird fit. Otherwise the side zipper is great. I wish there were heel loops to pull on the boot faster. I felt the fit was better in a Bates but the zipper fell appart in two weeks. The Magnum is a fine light boot.

Brands I'd also recommend: Danner, Bates

from Japan (US Navy)

Great Boot! This is a really good safety boot! The composite is a lot lighter than steel toe and they are very comfortable. The zipper opening on the side is not quite wide enough to take the boots off or put them on, but that is the only flaw I see. Well worth the money.

from US Military Forces Japan

Short Lived - At first the boots seemed very strong and safe. I have owned them for 6 months and the soles have started to fall apart. It has become a safety concern since I work/live on a US Navy ship and cannot use them anymore. That was a lot of money for only 6 months use!

Brands I'd also recommend: Bates Lites

Rick D

from Silver Springs, Florida

Perfect comfort right out of the box. There was no break-in period. Only boots I've ever owned that I can wear all day in comfort. They offer support and flexibility in all the right places for motorcycling. Love these boots.