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Bates Footwear 8" Durashocks® GORE-TEX® Lace-To-Toe
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2009-11-13 05:33:58 Bates Footwear 8" Durashocks® GORE-TEX® Lace-To-Toe
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Miguel
from Vienna
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These are great boots. I got them instead of Dr. Martens, which I\'ve been wearing for years. I was just fed up with the decline in Dr. Marten\'s quality throughout the years (Docs wouldn\'t last a year without some tear in the leather occurring). I\'ll have to see how well my Bates fare after a year, but my initial impressions are very positive. I love the lace to toe design because it allows a more custom fit feel. The Dura Shock soles are very nice for walking; they seem to propel you forward while walking. The Gore-Tex lining is nice for the security of waterproof footwear, but they can be hot sometimes (the reason for 4 stars on comfort). As for sizing, I found the Bates to run at least a half size big. They are also wider than I\'m used to, especially in the heel. I would have gone with the narrower width if it was sold on Zappos. However, I added an insole and I am satisfied with the fit.
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 |  | I want to tell you a story. I was born with two club feet and while I have done my share of dancing, hiking, and generally having fun with feet that work okay, the many operations left them rather unpretty, a little misshapen and definitely wider/shorter than most feet in proportion to the carrying bodies. Finding shoes that fit and are comfortable is a rarity for me. I search through stores regularly, more often than not
leaving empty handed. I took a chance with Zappos. There were some excellent deals and the size claimed to be what I might need. A box arrived. It said "Packed with Happiness." Inside was my order – 4 pairs of shoes and a pair of boots. They not only all fit, they all fit amazingly well. The box may very well have been packed with happiness, but let me tell you, not as much happiness as it was opened with!!! Thank you oh so much. You can't imagine what this is for me. With Special Thanks, Walking on Air, Cathie G.
|  | ~ Cathie G., October 12 2009
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