Customer Reviews Bates Footwear 8" Tactical Sport Side Zip
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Customer Fit Survey:
78%"Felt true to size"
85%"Felt true to width"
77%"Moderate arch support"
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These boots are amazing and because they zip up, I fit the laces to where I like them and all I have to do is zip them up each morning. Extremely comfortable!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I usually wear 10.5 or 11M. I ordered 10.5M and they were too big. Zappos shipped 10M next day and they fit well enough to keep, but are still a tad loose in the heel.
After about a month of wearing most everyday, the sole is starting to seperate from the upper.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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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.
Steve S, Zappos Customer,
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One of the most comfortable boots I have ever worn. From the moment I first put them on. Very minimal "breaking in" needed. They're waterproof and warm, until the soles wear thin. I do a lot of inner city walking, and I found that the soles can wear through in 6 months.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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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!
I'd also recommend:
Any shoes for public safety and assistance work.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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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.
I'd also recommend:
For wide feet, I have yet to find anything better than New Balance or Dunhams
Earle T, Zappos Customer,
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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.
Harley N, Zappos Customer,
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The color is not like the one in the photo, at all. I bought the caramel brown ish one. I got a brown that looks like light brown/yellowed..... it's like a after taco's diarrhea.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Great pair of boots if your on your feet for long periods of time
Timothy, Zappos Customer,
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Great boots for work, great fit, comfort and support for long hours of working.
I'd also recommend:
Merril
Marcos, Zappos Customer,
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Overall, I picked this because of the style. It looks modern and this is what I'm into, it's also quite comfortable.
Dillon, Zappos Customer,
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Great fit and veryyyyyy comfortable!
Dillon, Zappos Customer,
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Perfect fit I usually buy 12 bates but 13 are perfect for my feet. Best in class great price on zappos 1/2 price.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Great Boots
Actually this is my second pair of this specific boot….
I'd also recommend:
Columbia
Paul, Zappos Customer,
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The shoes feel amazing I’m a Amazon driver who’s in the snow all day and my feet are completely dry and warm and comfortable and I don’t slip or anything best shoes to get
Labryant, Zappos Customer,
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Excellent pair of boots, very comfortable.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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They needed breaking in, but after initially feeling tight in spots, like they would bind and cause blistering, they softened up and are very comfortable. Took about three days.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Fit is great. Kept my feet warm and dry. As I am on my feet all day, I had no pains or aches after work. They look great.
Paul, Zappos Customer,
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Great boots, fit great and fell great
Josh, Zappos Customer,
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Very comfortable to wear all day. I favor boots as I like the ankle support they provide. The side zipper design makes it easy to put them on and take off without messing with the laces.
Jonathan, Zappos Customer,
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My grandson was very happy with these boots.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Make sure you don't wear with ankle socks, I pulled out some bloody socks when I was done with my day, maybe it's the break in period, maybe I didn't have them on right, but next time I'll wear longer socks!
Zakary, Zappos Customer,
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Say's Coyote Brown, but it's more like tan. Doesn't look anything like the color in the picture. Will be returning.
William, Zappos Customer,
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Love how they feel. Very comfortable
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Felt great rite out of the box. Very little breakin light weigjt. The zipper is a great feature.
Joseph, Zappos Customer,
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