Customer Reviews Thorogood 8 Inch Side Zipper Work Boot

Im on my feet all day, everyday, on concrete, mud, and road surfaces. I got a solid 10 months of wear out of these boots. I wanted a classically styled work boot that was also warm and durable. They are very comfortable and not as chilly as an uninsulated boot. But in that 10 month time frame, i managed to separate the toe cap from the body of the boot. Had to shoe goo it. Almost got the other side to pop as well. i separated the heel from the body of the boot, again fixed with shoe goo. Hands down the worst thing that happened and made me replace them was the side zipper breaking. If you cant zip it, they're basically unwearable.

I’ve been wearing this brand and style of boot for 12 years on patrol/duty. These new boots are NOT the boots I know and love. Immediately taking them out of the box, I could see the leather of the upper part of the boot seemed to be lower quality. The toe and heel cap- nothing high shine about them. My other boots had paten leather toe and heel caps each time. I am so disappointed with these boots. The top of the boot even sits an inch taller on my leg despite them being 8” jump boots. When the heels of the boots are lined up, the right boot is a tad longer than the left. I really want to return these boots, but am not sure if the flaws are just in this one pair, or they have lowered the quality of their boots altogether. What a bummer!

a very stiff boot that needed more time to break in than Bates, which i had been more accustomed to.

Great quality boots that look cool too.

The boots feel really good and look good. My feet are wide and it's difficult for me to find a boot that fits well. For some reason, the left one is harder to get on than the right but I have no idea why. No visible difference that I can spot. They're a bit squeaky. I've only worn them twice so I don't know if that'll go away. Hopefully it does. There are a couple of design elements that I think look cheap enough to knock them down to four stars. Fortunately, those parts are up top where they won't be visible.

Very comfortable very durable!

Good Work boots

These are very comfortable boots that are easy to break in and look great. The side zipper makes them great for easy on and off.

Sharpest boots I've ever owned. Comfortable, practical, great for looking dapper on any occasion. Been waiting to find these for years now and the search is finally over.

Awesome boot, I love it! I put a "Sole" stiff insert in the bottom after break-in. The soles have great grip yet don't mark anything. They look presentable and I wear them for all occasions, including office work.

Very comfortable work boots. I'm on my feet all day with no complaints. Great style as well, people ask me all the time where they can pick these up.

I really like these because of the quick zipper on the side. Makes putting them on and taking them off less of a pain. They were a little tight, so I had to wear thinner socks with them, but other than that they are awesome.

You need to break them in they are tight when you buy them but are awesome after you were them for a while. Best boot

The front and heels are not shiny at all as it shows on the picture.

Had this pair for over a year as my daily duty boots. Love the look. Very loose feel in the mid-foot and heel. I had to purchase insoles, the stock ones are terrible for long hours on your feet. Heel wears fast. Toe upper and lower is durable and they still look sharp. These boots are heavy which is the reason I will not get another pair.

Too much boot for the Patrol. I'm use to a slimmer profile. Comfortable to stand in but very rigid around the top which dug into my shin. I tried it out in the vehicle, I kept hitting the gas peddle while braking.

Great looking boot that takes a good shine and seems to be well made. However, they are extremely uncomfortable. There is significant heel drop which makes to boot feel very much like a dress shoe. There is very little support in the arch and forefoot, which is strange because the insoles are soft and relatively thick. However, when the boots are on my feet they feel hard and unsupportive. Great for ceremonial or dress wear, but I would definitely not recommend them for daily duty or work wear. My feet and back were killing me after wearing these boots for a 12 hour shift.

To tight