20 Best Shoes For Law Enforcement (2023 Updated)

I have yet to break in the boots a bit more. However, they are very comfortable to wear, indeed, and I love the side-zip, as that is something my old boots lack, which can get annoying at times, when you have to tie the laces every now and then.

Boots fit me perfectly and they look terrific with my CSO uniform. The only thing I may wonder about is how to best care for these boots, as I have never had boots like this before; just your regular shoe polish and a brush, or do I need to treat them a bit more gently than that, I wonder.

Except that, no remarks. They feel robust and of good quality, and they make perfect duty boots for the summer months. However, I work in northern Sweden, where winters are harsh, long and very cold (imagine a climate similar to that of Newfoundland, Canada) so I wonder how well they will perform during the winter.

I often landscape and put boots through the ringer. After a 16 hour day of that kind of physical labor the last thing I want to do is unlace my boots! 😂 I also hate replacing boots every other month due to wear and tear.

The brand I usually purchase from WalMart at a comparable price are usually out of stock or they do not have my size. 10 and a half. I decided to search the web this time finding LAPG and i’m so glad I did.

Since I have had to buy new replacement boots a few times each year, price became paramount but i’m also particular about the style I prefer. I decided to buy 2 pair at their price for when the first pair wore out.

So far so good on the first pair. The zipper does’nt stick, the quality of the boot rivals a pair that exceeds $100. , the tall shaft prevents foreign objects from finding their way inside, working it’s way under your foot making every step thereafter annoying(extremely important when you don’t want to stop every 20 minutes to empty your boot of foreign debris) , they are very light in weight for a large boot, and comfortable.

It was told to me once that if a man is thrifty over everything else that he spends time and money on throughout the course if his life it should never be his bed or his boots because he’s either in one or the other and so far i’m pleased because I had to spend a lot of money on my bed to acquire premium quality but received that same premium quality from LAPG at an affordable price.

Thank you for not taking advantage of a hardworking American man!.

Heavy and uncomfortable. I bought these boots based on other people’s reviews on comfort, and all I have to say is that it was a terrible mistake. I don’t know how genuine those reviews were, but I don’t understand how someone can say that they are comfortable at all.

From day one I came home after just an 8 hour shift with painful and tired feet. They felt like I was standing bare footed on concrete all day. I had to immediately spend extra money to replace the insoles, but they didn’t help much.

When you remove the insoles, the bottom of the boot feels like concrete. It has no cushion or support what so ever. I ended up having to purchase another pair of boots somewhere else and spent $150 on boots that were truly comfortable and not hard on my feet at all.

Had I known that these boots are horrible on your feet, I wouldn’t have made the mistake of purchasing them. If you work standing on your feet for any period of time, don’t make the same mistake I made.

I thought I was purchasing a comfortable and inexpensive boot, but ended up with painful feet and spending way more then I intended. Not worth purchasing this product just to save some money. I learned my lesson.

I like the style of the boot with good ankle support. The footbed is comfortable although the sole is a little stiff upon first use. I am sure it will get more comfortable after some use. The materials used are adequate for the average person.

A professional may want higher quality material for daily wear with longevity. Still it’s a quality product that offers good value as a BFD (black Friday) special. Unbeatable purchase.

I love these boots- solidly made, well-fitting with a lot of room in the toe-box, even after adding my memory-foam insoles with Dr. Scholls clou-top insoles over top. Great heavy duty outsoles with what looks likea durable connection to the uppers.

These proprietary store brand boots go to show that a light/medium duty pair of boots crafted with quality materials and workmanship can be affordable for the working person. These are as comfortable as boots get, and the break-in period can be measured in hours, not days.

After buying these, paying upwards of $100 or more for tactical boots just seems like insanity to me. Spend the $30! You will not be disappointed!.

This was a quality backup to Garmont Extreme with Gortex which fit WAY too tight. Even 1. 5 sizes up in a wide. Solid boot. Comfortable light and fits like a glove. Doesnt have the Gortex but dries out fast and isn’t miserable to wear when wet and muddy.

Handles slick rocky terrain to swamp ridden lowlands with excelent grip and maneuvering through out its endeavors. So far so good on durability. Constantly subjected to phyical beatings, this boot has stood up to scenarios that traditional all leather boots simply cant.

Ordered 1/2 size up in Wide for the wool socks come fall.

I was a bit apprehensive to purchase these boots since they were fresh on the market with very few reviews, but I’m glad I did because they’re great! Laces are thick, long, and durable. A bit hard to squeeze your foot in, but this ensures balance and reinforces boot rigidity.

The honey-comb looking vents help my feet breathe on the inside. They aren’t very heavy, pretty light. They’re also very comfortable to walk around in! I did an 18 mile ruck march in these and didn’t have to change boots once! Extremely comfortable! Highly recommend!!!.

I have been wearing Rocky shoes in this style for over 10 years and they are awesome. Supposedly the shoes were in stock but took almost a month to ship/receive. I’m sure part of it was due to the holiday season and covid but somehow when I order stuff from Amazon it’s still arrives promptly.

Over the years the design of the shoelaces has changed and they are now terrible. They stay tied for about 5 minutes before they untie themselves because the shoelace material is so slick. If the shoelaces were longer, I could double knot the bows but the shoelaces are very short.

If not for the shoelaces, I would have posted five stars in the review.

I have been wearing rocky boots for 30 years. I have been happy the first 20 years, but the last 10 have not been so great. Yes, the soles last a lifetime. The innner shoe and leather wear out now wear out very fast.

I used to order shoes every 9 months to a year. Now i have to get new shoes every 5 months. This last purchase has me wondering if i should switch to red wings. I paid $170 for shoes on December 22 and they were delivered on January 19.

That is nearly a month!!!! It used to take 2 days. I understand all the covid and employee issues. I still expect better from a company I have been doing business with for 30 years. Please get back to when you made a quality shoe and customer service was a priority.

My 1st pair were awesome. Walking 13-20+ miles a day I literally walked the soles off. 2nd pair only 10days. I must say Rocky Co was really great about it and contacted me to return for a new pair. Just got the new ones and will let you all know how it goes.

I really want to thank everyone at Rocky for their help and easy return. I really loved my 1st pair and would never send them back even though I walked the soles right off. They have amazing year warranty on their products which is a refreshing change! Even though my 1st pair didn’t last quite a yr, well worth the money spent.

Also all I do is walk all day long, 8-10hrs+. I really wish they had had winter high top boots that are insulated, waterproof and built for our harsh cold winters. They are comfortable awesome leather boots.

I am a city carrier for the United States Post Office and I just can’t say enough about them!.

This boots is suitable for the terrain and the conditions in South Pacific country (PNG). I will place a mass order (over 4000) and will continue to source this product from your company. A BIG ask from me is if you are able to give me a price around or less than Australian $100.

Shipping is too expensive so if you drop your price, no doubt I will make your company my main supplier. Highly recommended this boots.

These boots that I received in 3 business days from USAMM are the best boots I have ever worn I had several of these boots over the years and I can tell everyone that they will last and they are easy on my diabetic feet,thank you USAMM.

Great price, great boots and built very very well. Military stile just the way I like my boots. I know that it will last, like my very first military boots I got.

These boots are the most comfortable I’ve worn. The 8″ tall ones rubbed my ankles, but these 6″ tall are perfect. I’ve bought three pairs so far in the extra wide. I do have feet problems and knee problems.

These boots let me walk further and with less pain. I can fix them with the laces the first time and then use the side zip thereafter, which saves me having to bend over every time to lace them up. That is real life saver for my back and knees.

I bought them a half size larger than my usual size, I’m not sure if I’ve been wearing my previous boots too small or my feet have grown.

My husband likes to walk in the woods and he loves these boots! They support his feet well and are very comfortable. Other boots he’s worn need all sorts of inserts, but these don’t. He is disabled and and can’t walk too far and finds it hard to lace up boots, so the side zipper is another great feature.

In fact, we have recommended these boots to two friends and they also enjoy them. The sizing seems right on. He got double wide and they fit perfectly.

These boots look nice but they have a fatal design flaw. When you stand on flat ground your feet are flat. When you put these boots on, your foot is angled downward approximately a quarter of an inch.

That quarter of an inch throws the balance of your foot and body off causing the front part of your foot to be forced into the toe box. I found myself constantly lurching forward attempting to equalize my balance in these boots.

This boot put tremendous stress on my foot and caused incredible discomfort. It would take me probably $200 to correct the angle of the footboard on these so that my foot would be naturally flat. Furthermore, the description does not state that these are a half size larger.

That extra half size is making me trip over the toe when I walk. They must be saving millions on the extra rubber needed to make these boots comfortable. The workmanship of these boots is impeccable.

If you want to try and constantly balance yourself throughout your shift then I would highly recommend these boots— otherwise go with the cheaper, athletic types of boots.

These shoes are a perfect fit. I used a chart online that translates foot tracing measurements to shoe size and width. Did twice, two days apart, sort of a measure twice correct size once fit. Boots are very well built with great stitching and fine heavy leather.

I have just used them in North Dakota’s first snow storm and my feet stayed toasty. The insulation is light but top notch. I am going to use these boots also as ski boots in universal bindings for cross country skiing.

These are definitely 5 star value boots for a wide range of uses. I sorely wish I would have had these boots in the U. S. Marine Corps instead of the big rubber Mickey Mouse boots for use in cold weather training.

I believe they will be good to about -40 degrees. It gets that temp here in the northern plains on occasion. Danner, outstanding job!!.

In 2013, I had started working as a security shift supervisor for a college in Toronto and most of my duties kept me out side in all kinds of weather, traipsing through all kinds of muck, man made or otherwise, for 12+ hours a shift.

After going through several pairs of all the usual suspects in the tac-boot world and being mostly unsatisfied with the results, I happened upon this lonely pair of Acadias at my local outfitter and decided on a whim to give them a try.

Am I ever glad I did; the Danner Acadias were simply the best choice I have ever made for foot wear. Comfort, durability, ease of cleaning, weather resistant, all my must have boxes were checked. Non-marking soles were quiet on tile floors, gravel and pavement.

The water resistance is good all the way up to the cuff of the boot, and even at only 200g of thinsulate, were excellent in all but the worst of Canadian winter days. They were also light enough for daily wear in the summer, even on 100F days.

Yes, it could cause some sweating but I never had any issue. The combination of thin wool socks and an exceptional fit never left me with blisters. I know Danner offers a re-treading service and its good peace of mind to have that available, but in the eight plus years of hard use, not once have I needed to use it.

I’ve since left the security industry, but I still wear my Acadias regularly. I swear by them. My only gripe is not being able to get the composite toe version CSA certified. Would love to have a pair for my current gig.

Chase 9″ Side Zip #131202 Tan boot is great. I wear this single pair of tan side zip boots all day every day (for nonduty use being retired). They are very comfortable for general walking around use.

I am now a (28 years service) retired Army veteran/ w Spec Opns experience so like many veterans I have some worldwide experience with boot use and fit. I am 6′ 1″ and 185lbs and with my size 9 feet I wear 9.

5 US size medium in most hiking boots for toe clearance. Size 10 is too large and loose for a safe snug fit and this Original Footwear Company thoughtfully provides half sizes (not all do). I wear my laces snug (but not too tight) to keep feet in the heel cup and not sliding forward into the toe cap.

PROs: Can set the lace tightness looser (once all season) for thick sock winter wear, then tighten laces a bit (once all season) for thinner sock Spring Summer wear. Versatile. I have worn these year round.

My Chases have the zipper on the instep (inner sides) of the boots which I think I prefer, but not having tried zippers on the outboard sides of the boots I cant be sure yet. Fast on and fast off for quick suiting up if alerted.

The short velcro hold strap that covers the zipper pull tab is beginning to be a little looser then when new, but still holds. Boot sole has not worn out after years of use. Tan rough outer leather and synthetic cloth siding is much cooler in the sun than is black leather, latter of which cooked my feet during long hikes in the tropical sun with a pack.

30 years ago hiking through jungles I wish we had the tan boots back then as when we were not under triple jungle canopy the sun roasted our feet in black boots adding significantly to the heat stress, even on cooler days.

In rough jungle or mountain hiking you need very strong ankle support. These Chase boots provide more ankle support than the standard jungle boot, but possibly not enough for heavy mountain work. No one boot is all temperature/climate/terrain.

These boots excel in temperate, relatively dry environments. The Chase is not a winter boot but does have some thickness providing insulation for colder weather wear. I have worn them all Summer and except when getting 90-95degF and above (being retired, I am no longer heat acclimatized here in Maryland) they were comfortable.

In Summer I have on occasion unzipped them for light walking outside and inside to cool off faster during rest breaks or stay cooler. Cant do that without a zipper. If wet/muddy I switch to appropriate boots.

I spray the entire upper boot monthly with (Sawyer) Permethrin for tick prevention. Permethrin sticks VERY WELL to the Chase boots given the rough leather finish (unlike on slick leather or synthetic boots), but unzipping of course increases tick entry risk.

Above 90degF in long pants a thin TAN jungle boot or thin tan military hot weather boot MIGHT be cooler, if it has water drains/air ports on the insteps like the jungle boots have. (Use permethrin treated socks if allowing tick nymphs inside your boots via boot water drain ports).

All stitching is as good as the day they were made. I just inspected them and there is NO thread wear/ breaks ANYWHERE on the boot. The inner tricot lining shows only rare wear or rarer minor surface tears after years of daily use.

These boots carry their age and wear well (value). CONS: The tan Chase boot is not waterproof, but that probably makes it a cooler boot. If they get wet they likely stay wet longer than the Army jungle boot.

The rough finish eventually gets dirty so periodic cleaning (without brighteners in the detergent or soap) will help. The brighteners in standard laundry detergent make you light up under UV light. (Don’t even need NVGs to see and target you at night.

) The boot outer ‘cloth’ siding is beginning to fray in one specific area: on its vertical edge along the (anterior margin only) vertical margin where it is folded under and the zipper anterior half is sewn/attached under it.

Apparently I rub my boots together there when walking. The original foot insert has some wear on the top, and either was OEM attached to or later became attached to the under liner beneath it, lifting the latter from the boot floor if I try to remove the insert.

I am tempted to pull the inserts and throw the boots in the washer with woolite and a few drops of Dawn for a soak and cleaning. Then let them dry with PEET dryer electric inserts so they do not grow mold.

Then I will have bright clean boots and will not resemble a vagrant with good but dirty boots. Lastly I really wish they made the 9″ side zip, waterproof, safety toe cup boots in TAN. Those I would like to try.

Quality materials and a rugged design. The leather in the front of the boot seems to be just that and doesnt have any significant toe reinforcement. My guess is that they’ll wear out there first. But any boot with hard use & time so pick your poison.

Overall these boots are comfortable, padded and have a serious rubber outsole with aggressive lugs. And they seem to deal ok with water as far as slip resistance goes. I would recommend them.

Exceptional pair of boots. Definitely some of the best I’ve ever owned – and I’ve had many pairs over the years. Super comfortable & very well made. Materials, style & functionality are all on point.

Can wear them all day with no issues. Also, Galls is a blessing to do business with. Thank you so much for the great customer service & generous discounts.

This work boot is stiff hard and heavy. I thought by wearing them for a while it would make them loosen up but that didn’t happen. across the top of my foot became sore after two months of wearing them, that didn’t break this boot in.

For a tactical boot this is not good, not Worth the $43 for them. but you get what you pay for!!!.

I have six pairs always ready to go. They get cleaned, waxed and buffed every time they’re worn. I deliver Mail. They are durable and handsome. Thank you Rothco!

He’s a great pair of boots excellent craftsmanship very adorable very comfortable. I also own tactical men’s pants made by Rothco and I’m very happy with those products also.

Second pair I’ve owned. They look great and they are as comfortable as an athletic shoe. I think the last pair lasted about two years with wearing every day and mostly out on patrol, including in snowy weather.

As with this type of finish on a shoe, they just got beat up from use where they didn’t look good anymore, but the soles were still in decent shape.

I’ve never ordered foot wear on line before so I was dubious but I wasn’t able to find anything local. Perfect fit and never hurt my feet at anytime. I’m a security officer and I’m on my feet most of the time.

According to my iPhone this past Saturday I walked 14,072 steps just at work alone. I’ve had many people compliment me on them. All I will wear from now on. The only thing is I don’t know how to keep the gloss that they have.

I could really use information for that. Henry Snow NMB, SC.

I work on the streets in law enforcement, Midwest weather. I’m a bigger guy so I tend to go through boots quickly. I had the Danner Kinetic and Striker series predominately, with some other brands mixed in.

However, I am a big fan of Danner boots and have worn for years. On and off duty. I’ve been wanting to buy a boot that has the opportunity to be recrafted to save on boots in the future. Enter the Acadia’s and Patrol’s.

I tried on a couple pairs. I loved everything about them except one thing, they do not have removable insole. Only “airthotics. ” I found the footbed to be a flat, lack of cushion, and very uncomfortable.

I then wrote off these Danner boots. A few months later (after buying another throw away pair) I spoke with my uniform dealer. He suggested buying a size bigger and putting in my own insole. He ordered a size 12 and 13 wide (they run narrow).

In this last I usually wear a 11. 5 (12 in other lasts). I put in the insoles and found the 12 to fit snug. More importantly, I found them to be comfortable. something I could work hours in and not be in pain.

It is ridiculous that I have to add an insole to a $400 boot for it to be worth buying. Everything is outstanding but this. Take notes Danner. You need insole options for your higher end boots. I don’t understand why Danner would go the lengths they do to make such a great product, only to ignore this important part? This, ruining it.

Bought the wide width and fit is perfect! Others complained about hard sole on snow. Nothing but snow and ice here in Va and no issues whatsoever with traction. Would have given 5 stars if the DXT comfort sole came standard, which it should! Purchased separately and makes a huge difference.

Not my 1st pair of dancers and won’t be my last. Over the years have worn nothing but Danner boots for work and hunting. Have worn bull run and power forman for work. Bull runs have been resoled and still going, just wear now for back ups.

Power Foreman’s sole split in toe early but held up for 3 yrs of HVAC work before finally giving up. Sole lasted and never split worse! Put a hole through leather heel, nasty piece of ductwork ended their run.

Nothing but Danner on my feet.

I do recommend these boots to anyone and they’re exceptionally built! However I left 1 star out because they could use some improvement. My only real complaint is that they leave very little room for insoles leaving a very tight feel on the top of the foot.

These does go away once the boots break in and now after about 30 miles in these boots they are like butter and I love them. They are perhaps the longest pair of boots I’ve ever had to break in but, the goal now is I’ll have them for years to come.

One last thing, they don’t come with the lace in zippers that they show advertised. A little bit of a disappointment since there is no information indicating they’re not included.

Owned 10 pairs of Danners over the years. These seem to strike a perfect balance between durability and light weight. Love my fort Lewis for Swat ops but these are perfect for class B. I’ve had ankle issues over the years and I am impressed with the ankle support.

Much better wear on the soles than with my last pair (Stalwarts). Great addition to danners lineup. I highly recommend these as a light weight duty boot. Sizing feels true to size and toe box feels better than the Acadia…not quite as narrow.

My feet are 12 regular. My Stalwarts wore the soles flat in 6 months and split a seam after the 1 year warranty was up. I’ll post again after 6to 8 months of duty use and give a durability update on this pair of Reckoning boots.

For now 5 stars. By the way Danner was fair with me when I sent them photos of the issue with my Stalwarts. They gave a 40 percent discount for a replacement pair…after the warranty period was over. I felt that was more than fair.

So as far as customer service from Danner I would rate them 5 out of 5. Great customer service.

This Reckoning boot, without the 1000 denier and thicker leather of the Reckoning model of 2012, is a R851 boot. I own a pair of Reckoning boots from 2012, which do have those materials. I bought a new pair of Reckoning in 2021, thinking they would be exactly like my 2012 pair, but was disappointed to see they are in fact a pair of R851.

After thorough inspection I can say there virtually is no difference between a 2021 Rwckoning and the R851. I therefore returned them. I love Danner boots, and always will purchase their product. However I think in my humble opinion, Danner should not sell a Reckoning boot w the same specs as a R851.

Please Danner bring back the original REAL Reckoning which is one of the best boots made!!.

Boots are great. However, I had been used to wearing another popular USMC boot that fits more snugly (even after break-in). The Reckoning’s felt very loose out of the box, especially in the ankle and heal.

After two months of break-in, they are starting to shape/firm up nicely as the leather has become more pliable. I have come to love these boots and look forward to years of everyday use. Side note: I was recently in Doha, Qatar and wore these boots around town in 110-degree heat and humidity.

Boots stayed cool as advertised (as cool as you can be at that temperature, anyway) even while wearing light wool socks.

Bought these boots for hiking and backpacking. Buyer was worried about the weight of these boots for hiking and backpacking prior to ordering. However, upon delivery and first fit these boots are surprisingly light weight.

After the first hike they are not heavy. They break in after a day of use after cleaning with saddle soap and a heavy application of leather conditioning oil. Buyer does recommend ordering a half size or full size smaller than a normally purchased boot or shoe depending on the weather and sock used by the user.

We are foresters and have had several pairs of these boots. We have tried many different boots, but these are our favorite. Can’t beat the Vibram sole and Gore Tex liner. These are tough enough for military combat, and are tough enough for our slogs through creeks, briars, mud, rocks, etc.

marking and cruising timber The 200 gram insulation works well year round. The insulation is not too hot in the summer, gives some warmth in the winter, helps maintain the shape of the boots when not wearing them, and acts as additional cushion and leg protection on the uppers.

The speed lacing is great. Just slip them on and pull the laces tight. Laces are long enough to wrap around top of boot c couple of times to keep debris and critters out. Some reviewers say these boots last them ten years.

Maybe so, but in our line of work after two or three years we get another pair. Well worth the price. Will keep buying them.

Had the boots about 3 years now. Some stitches have puled out of the eyelits nearest the toes. The steel toe is starting to show through, and im sad to say is no longer waterproof. Theres some minor cracks in the sole where the boot flexes.

The leather turns a greenish grey with use, and the insole is still comfortable. The tread is all but gone. There is a break in period. About a week and a half before everything feels right, another month before they stop squeaking, and around the 6 month mark you swear off any other boot.

I will say if you’re going for the steel toe, get it with the insulation or live where it never gets cold.

Got the boots in good order in a surprisingly quick shipping time. Only good things to say ’bout the service. I’ve worn corcoran jump boots for something like 12 years. Back in the days, I’d walk quite the distance everyday, my first pair of corcorans had to have the heels changed twice before the rest of the boot started wearing out.

Superior quality. Comfort, durability, low weight but most importantly an unequaled ankle support. My only problem with this model (as I used to wear the vintage model, but economic issues prevailed this time) is that the leather is thinner, though this also means they’re easier to break-in.

Also worth mentioning the sole is wholy rubber, I’m curious to see how it fares in durability compared to the vintage model’s leather sole. Last thing, as an international customer, I must point out how damaging for the wallet the unexpected customs fees where.

Would have been nice to know about the extra 50$, though I don’t blame the vendor who didn’t necesseraly know about this. I’m just warning other international customers.

These are my first Corcoran jump boots. the quality and the comfort are incredible. No breaking period at all it was comfort since the first day I wear them. I spend the hold day all true the night the first day and have no feet fatigue at all.

I recommend following the recommendation of other buyers to buy a half size smaller they run big. I am a 10 and a half but I both the 10 wide and it was perfect for me.

Surprised how light these boots are. I ordered these boots because in the advertisement it said they came in an extra wide option which for myself seems to be hard to find. I believe it also somewhere in the add said they ran (true to size).

The boots I wanted were supposed to be men’s size 9 double or triple E. The length (9) was adequate, but the width was far from (true to size) in my opinion. They are very narrow, to the point of being uncomfortable.

I have worn them for les than a week and they are still very uncomfortable so I am going to contact customer service to see if I can return them for something WIDER to fit my duck feet. I sure hope they will take them back because they were not cheap! Other than being WAY TO NARROW and not treated to be water resistant, (stained up already) they have the possibility of being a fairly acceptable boot.

I will follow up with a further review soon I hope. So hold on don’t spend half a pay check yet.

I’ve had these probably close to a year now. I don’t wear them regularly, however, so they are in almost new condition. I wear a 10D normally. I ordered these in 9. 5D, as boots often run large. I found that these fit very well length-wise, so sizing down a half size might be a good idea.

Width-wise was another story. These boots fit very wide, and even lacing them down as tight as I can only helps slightly. It’s not to the point of being unwearable, but my foot does move around inside the boot more than I’d like.

If you have a wide foot, this might be to your liking. The soles seem durable, and are very flexible, but you will be able to feel rough terrain through the sole, as they are quite soft and don’t seem to have much of a mid sole.

There is no shank and little to no arch support, which is fine for this type of boot, but don’t expect climbing ladders or kicking shovels to be comfortable. I live in a warm climate and bought these hoping they would be cooler than an all leather boot.

I was wrong. These are quite warm for a boot with fabric insert sections and the appearance of a “desert” type boot. I really don’t wear them at all during the warm months. Overall, for the money they are of acceptable quality and passable (barely) comfort.

There may be other boots in this segment that would be better suited to your needs, but these will work if they’re what you really want.

Although not listed as extra wide, or even wide, these boots accommodate my extra wide needs. Plenty comfortable. Durable so far, been wearing them for almost a year on & off. Only complaint is the excessive padding in the tongue.

I they’re comfortable, but the tongue is really quite a bit much. Like a lot. I’ve considered trying to remove some but I’d probably end up ruining these otherwise good boots. It’s kind of cartoonish how much padding they put in the tongue of these boots.

Good deal though if you like this style. I’ve worn similar on active duty for 10 years and these serve my purposes well.

These boots looked really great in the photos online and also in person; however, the SIZING of these boots leaves a LOT to be desired and/or explained, because the size 13M that I ordered IN NO WAY compared to a pair of size 13M Guide Gear™ boots that I ordered from SG in the early 2000s.

Those size 13Ms were a perfect fit (especially when paired with a nice thick work sock). The Under Armour boots are greatly undersized! They looked great, although I think they are more for casual light work and not hardcore, in-the-trenches type work.

I might’ve had better luck ordering a size 14, but I needed a good work boot in a hurry and returned these for a refund (which was handled promptly by SG). Great boot, but the sizing is off the mark.

I ordered a pair of boots. I went by the UA sizing chart and ordered the 11. 5 When it arrived too small. So i cant wear them. When i opened the box, the boots are very light, have a very plastic feel.

I read the reviews online the reviews were very positive. My mistake for buying online. I cant wear them so they will end up in the bin. My only advice is never buy shoes online definitely go into the store and try them on.

I bought these about 4 months ago, we’ve had a fairly dry winter. The first time i wore them in the wet, i got soaking feet. Maybe they needed to be weathered in. Today iw as walking through 6 inch wet grass and again my feet got soaked after only 20 meters.

They slip in the mud and i’ve worn clogs that are more flexible! The laces are too thin and don’t grip too well. They are light weight though. Don’t waste your money on these, you get what you pay for.

Purchased my pair 4 months ago and worn almost daily. Have worn them working in welding shop and various construction sites. To my surprise they’re holding up very well. Lower material covering toe and top of foot is real and decent grade leather, whereas most other similar boots are mostly synthetic throughout the entire shoe.

My boots have taken a beating and scuffed and cut and still holding up good. Zipper has large teeth and slides easy even a bind. For the price this is the best direct attached, glued-on sole work boot I’ve tried to date.

I did snag the toe a few times on the job and the rubber pulled loose a tad from the leather but a dab of good contact cement and it’s good as new. Very comfy boots but you might try a size larger than you’d normally wear.

My brother gave me a pair of these boots about 11 years ago. Until then, I would buy cheap safety toe boots and expensive insoles for them because I work in industrial maintenance and spend all day on concrete.

I never would have spent $100+ on a pair of boots before I wore these, but I’m about to order my 6th pair right now. The boots are great and hold up as well as can be expected for someone who abuses them as much as I do.

I work in a lot of wet environments and typically get about 1-1/2 years of waterproof protection for them and then the inevitable holes happen. After that, I get a good six months of dealing with a little bit of water getting in before the soles finally decide to divorce themselves from the uppers.

Then I buy another pair. I always save the leather from the boots for stropping knives, and pull the insoles out to put in whatever shoes I may wear when I’m not wearing my work boots – because those insoles are pretty dang durable.

I will say that I have bought the Oxford version of the boot and the insole experience – while better than any other shoe I’ve ever had, wasn’t as good as the boot. But that said, If Rocky offered the Oxford with safety toe and electrical isolation, I would be ordering those right now just because they are a little easier to get in and out of.

All the claims of oil resistance, slip resistance, and water resistance are true – albeit tempered by time and abuse from the wearer.

Been ordering from rocky for more than 10 years. Always get the alpha and the alpha 400g insulated. Once the boot gets broken in and conformed to your feet they are very comfortable I ordered a regular pair of alpha in December because the 400g were not available.

Once the 400g became available I ordered them. 7 days later I got them. I’ve had them before and loved them that’s why I bought them again. Let’s see if these wear like the last few pairs I’ve bought during covid.

The last few pairs didn’t last nearly as long. I feel the quality and the longevity of lasting didn’t last ANYWHERE as long as previous years. Hopefully these will last longer than the alphas I just bought in December.

2 months ago.

I am a career professional paramedic and am always looking for the absolute best boots I can buy. So I bought the Assail boots just about 2 years ago now, to give them a try, and actually got on here to buy another pair of Blauer boots with the BOA I think I’m going to the Clash this time and only and I mean the only reason, is I want to go to the 4” shoe or the 6” boot and get out of the 8” which is the only size for the Assail otherwise I’d just buy the exact same pair.

I have complete faith I’ll be just as happy in the Clash line as I have been with the Assail. My only hope, and hopefully the folks at Blauer read these reviews lol, is they don’t stop making these boots in these couple lines they have them offered with the BOA system, because for me I’ve always seemed to have a issue of finding a pair of boots I absolutely love, and buy maybe my 2nd pair maybe even before I buy my 2nd pair, they up and quit making that particular boot and I have to start the search of the holy grail of boots once again.

It’s happened so many times over the years I can’t even tell you how many. So I’m hoping these boots or very similar boots are kept and sold by Blauer as they currently are for at least the next 10-12 years, because that’s about when I’ll be retiring LOL.

But nonetheless great, well actually beyond great job Blauer you guys have made a fantastic line of boots and as long as you keep selling them I will continue to buy them. Thank you!.

I have a hard time finding boots that fit appropriately. Main issue is my left foot is essentially permanently swollen due to injury, so I typically need wide boots so my left foot fits comfortably. This is one of the few brands I can find that offer their boots in wide.

And this boot is the only one I have used so far that also accommodates my custom inserts which is nice. As far as comfort, they are no better, or worse than cheaper boots I have used. My main issue is the noise.

THEY ARE SO SQUEAKY! People can hear you coming from a mile away. I tried everything I could correct the squeaking, but nothing works.

The Assail boot is by far my favorite boot I’ve bought so far. Comfortable and simple. Easy on and off. A really comfortable boot for anyone in any business. It definitely is squeaky at first just like every other shoe but stops squeaking quicker then you would think.

The boots definitely run large I had to go a half size down from my previous 5. 11’s for reference. Worth every dollar I spent.

One solid pair of boots !!! Outstanding pair of boots , I am a Fire Service instructor, having worn more boot types than I can count. I am constantly in and out of flowing and standing water out in the drill yard with recruits.

These boots are keeping me dry and warm, here in the New England winter. They are probably the best pair of boots I have ever worn. The HAIX p7 high winter are definitely narrow so you might want the wide if needed.

They are true to size, for a little extra wiggle room you might also want to go 1/2 size larger. Comfort level is awesome within 2 weeks of breaking them in. I have already recommended them to friends and co workers.

If your trying to justify the purchase, simply know they are 100% worth it. On a personal note; I love the “D” ring snap on the laces at the ankle level, if your boot becomes loosened or untied, this “D” ring keeps it tight at the ankle for support.

Outstanding pair of boots , im ex military and have worn more boot types than i care to remember (british combat high legs , dutch para boots , german para boots , desert boots etc ) these boots are probably the best pair of boots i have ever owned (toss up against german para boots , slight edge to haix p7 high winter).

They definately run for a narrow foot so get the wides and order a size up for a little extra wiggle room. Comfort level is already awesome within 2 weeks of breaking them in. On the personal side i have spinal damage which gave me neuropathy and each night in bed my feet would be burning.

My P7’s have dramatically reduced that. I have already recommended them to friends and co workers. On a down side i wish haix offered some incentive in the security field along side ems and leo. If your trying to justify the purchase then dont they are 100% worth it.

A common thread that lies between all emergency service and armed forces personnel is good quality, durable fit for purpose footwear and generally, for such a boot, they have been purchased outside of supply lines! The HAIX Airpower P6 boot can fill this need standing in line amongst other popular and reputable brands.

Aimed more towards police personnel, the P6 has features that have become the mainstay for many boots over the years; quick lace system, nylon side panels, Gore-Tex inner lining and reinforced toe caps.

HAIX have further developed this model to incorporate a few other extras which should be applauded by ‘boots on the ground. ‘ The Gore-Tex lining is a 3 layer laminate optimised for better climate comfort, alongside the expected breathability, depending on the external temperatures.

The foot-bed unit uses HAIX’s AS system giving optimal support and shock absorption within the arch and an improved heel and arch design securing the foot better within the boot allowing increased comfort and range of motion.

Lastly, HAIX have incorporated their SunReflect system which reduces the heating effect of the leather by reflection, thus, keeping the leather and foot cooler. Having worn these boots on and off over the last few weeks, my initial impressions were mediocre at best! At a time when these boots accompanied me to the latest round of flooding within Cumbria I was expecting a somewhat ‘different’ feel compared to other boots I have worn of similar feel, price and specification.

The boots did need to be ‘worn in’ over several days to get a better fit and comfortable feel; luckily I carried a different pair to swap with for my feet’s respite! Eventually they did become a lot more comfortable but beware – as any other boot, match the intended sock to the boot! I can normally wear a ‘summer’ thickness trekking sock with many size 10 brand boots and retain comfort but not in the HAIX P6’s.

Maybe I am to blame for not having a bigger size (HAIX do sell a UK 10. 5) which in retrospect, would have alleviated this consideration. I was expecting the boot to be a little more wider on the size 10 as they are a European brand which I have found on other brands, wider in general than UK and US boots.

I would also have like to have seen a better fit along the front of the boot with ‘lacing to the toe’ preferable, and in my opinion, a lot more comfortable and fitting around the last of the boot when laced up.

Although this would deter away from the intended roomy toe box, an extra eyelet would appear to give a little more of a secure fit to which I am used to. The pronounced toe box does make a difference as the day gets longer with the intended design feature of improved airflow becoming more noticeable.

The boots did become comfortable to wear with the Gore-Tex lining working as expected with my feet not feeling overheated whilst being worn although the outside environment didn’t really increase the ambient temperatures! Because of this, I am unsure of the Sun Reflect system and if it ‘works’ or indeed at all unless the boot leather is clean and presentable.

The sole unit worked well, and honestly, I didn’t feel any negative difference compared to the norm of Vibram sole units in other brands with good traction off road and trusted footfall within areas splashed with oils, lubricants and dirty floodwater.

I did notice that the tread pattern didn’t ‘bung up’ as fast as others, with the natural flexion of the boot helping to alleviate the extra weight of mud and debris. I do like the slightly pronounced heel block which helps to promote secure confidence in tasks of agility and the somewhat ‘clunky’ look of the outer sole and thicker rand adds to the robustness of the boot and a more ‘protective’ feel for the foot.

Overall, these boots have grown on me and being objective, they easily hold their ground amongst other boots of similar price and specification. Being new to the HAIX line of footwear specifically for police/ military use, one can easily become subjective towards them in comparison with other brands and previous experience.

But, if you’re looking for a new pair of duty boots that will fill a varied role then I can highly recommend you try these; if they can swerve my initial impression then they are definitely doing something right!.