Oakley SI Assault 8" Boot '11 SKU: #7742573

Anonymous

Thank you Oakley for making a size 16 boot. Very comfortable. Wish the tongue was a bit thicker with the padding. Also, a side zip would make the on/off so much easier with such a huge foot. I recommend this boot to everyone that needs a duty boot. Excellent boot otherwise!

Anonymous

from Detroit, MI

The SI Assault Boot by Oakley has been by far the best boot that I have owned to date. It fits very well, and the Vibram sole provides excellent traction. It is important to note that this boot is Made in China and is not the same one or quality sold on the Oakley Standard Issue Website. That being said it is of slightly lesser quality, but still overall a good boot.

C H

Oakley 8" Assault Boots - Temperate - There are several different Oakley assault boot configurations and it isn't because they're made in different countries. There's a temperate climate boot that does not have stitching all around the outside of the sole, and it is a much warmer boot. It's available in black or desert tan. Then there's the desert boot only available in desert tan. This is made of a lighter material with stitching all around the outer sole. The boots I purchased are the black temperate climate boots made in China. I found that they're sized about one half a size smaller than athletic shoes. I normally wear size 12 sneakers, and I had to step down to size 11.5 with the Oakleys. The leather construction is cheap. It feels like the fake leather they use on cheap belts or wallets, nothing like the leather used on military issued boots. There's a sticky leather used around the inside of the boot neck and at the heel. The heel leather tends to peel off. The rubber used for the sole and around the forward part of the boot is of medium stiffness, but the boot still needs break-in time to feel flexible. The ankle area feels extremely stiff out of the box and Oakley should have gone to an all-Cordura material for flexibility. The soles are still rather thick and don't feel like sneakers. They also make a lot of noise when wet and they also squeak on polished surfaces. The tread compound appears to wear easily. The price of these boots was definitely not commensurate with the manufacturing quality. I've read numerous complaints from owners regarding the boots falling apart within 6 months and I don't have any reason to doubt these reports. Pros: Fairly stylish, soles have decent traction on rough surfaces, feels light weight. Cons: Still needs break-in time, felt very stiff, still did not feel like running shoes, ankle area was too tight, cheap construction and materials, extremely high price tag - most "military-spec" boots are available at a lower cost. Overall: 2/5 stars, you're paying the price premium for the Oakley brand.

Brands I'd also recommend: Blackhawk

Anonymous

from California

These boots are true to size. I've worn mine 10 hours a day, four days a week for the last 4 months and they are still as comfortable as the day I first put them on. They don't accept a shine very well so I would not wear these if your department requires a dress boot. I realize these are for military use, but a side zipper would be the icing on the cake. In fact this is my only complaint about these boots. I'll buy them again next time I order boots.

Athens S

I love this boot. I bought it to upgrade from a pair of Bates 922 Tropical SEAL boots that I have been wearing for quite a while. I wear boots even while doing SEALFit and my normal workout routine. These boots offer great support and comfort. They seem extremely durable. The shaft is a bit tight and the speed-lace tabs are a little small for the paracord laces that I normally use. The laces are also a bit rough but they appear durable. The boots will require some break-in period but that is to be expected and I looked forward to the period for the greater support it will provide in the ankle area. My father was a SEAL and he likes these boots as well.

Don J

from Ft Lauderdale FL

For posers only. Great in garrison...suck in the field. This is the second time I've gotten the Oakley SI Assault. Both times with great Zappos service. Feel great, fit right, uppers wear very well. But this boot's tread is not made for the field...especially not if you are rucking. First time, I went through the soles in less than 400 miles with ruck. Thought it was an anomaly. It wasn't. This time, I'm at 100 miles with ruck...noticeable wear on sole...this pair won't make it to 300 miles. Soles are very rock and ruck averse. If I ever get a desk job, this is the boot I want. It is the boot for posers.