These boots are amazing! I had a pair for 2 years while I worked as a armored car guard. I was in Cleveland Ohio and had to work in all conditions and all types of floors. Even outside in som rough areas where glass and needles lay about near ATMs. I fell if your mind is on your boots or feet all day something is wrong. These fit me like a tough sneaker and were so warm and comfy. Also in the summer I was shocked when I realized they never made my feet sweat or even hot! I wore them for 2 years of constant walking until I wore them flat and even through some of the rubber. Now two years may sound bad but those armored cars have steps up into them with metal teeth that eat through boots. I had a pair of cheap Oxford boots I bought from wal mart and they didn't last 4 months. I'm buying a new pair of these real soon. Worth every penny!
great point you made about the toe needing to be a certain way so you can climb and jump chain fences. I've tried to explain that to people and it flies over their head and then make a point about wanting steel toe for no particular reason lol
that toe design enabling fence climbing used to be the second most important thing to me if not the main thing. so it was really good to hear you bring it up. nothing looks more silly than watching a full grown person sliding down a fence doing that "invisible stair climber" thing and letting a person get away or (get caught on the flip side) lol. obviously you could just put a Lot more pressure into it but I had that problem once, only once, and vowed to never let it screw me again. cuz usually if you're climbing a fence, either way, it's in a hurry. lol
I had a pair of those that lasted me over 5 years. The only issue I had was the tag on the tongue bothered me and even left scratch marks if the socks were thin. I ended up removing it. I was amazed at how long the soles lasted even when handing out gospel tracts for hours. Another thing about the soles is they probably had life left in them as it was the upper the was the reason I got rid of them. The black coating started to peel off on most of the upper. I could have gotten a few more years out of them, which I kind of feel I should have done.
I disagree, no boot I have used beats out the 8in Reebok zigtech duty boots. I own both. The Gx8s look sexy as hell, but they just are not very comfortable.
The zig tech is probably more comfortable but won't last 6 months with hard wear. The most comfortable boots I've ever worn period are the bates velocitor. But 4 months into wearing them the seams wore and water began to seep into them. Still are comfortable today just with my job if I don't have a great waterproof boot my feet get soaked. With the sneaker like boots and the lighter weight boots they use softer materials that just don't last
@ the boot guy so I wanted your help so what do you recommend that it’s affordable won’t break my pockets in a pair of boots that are comfortable durable pain free cause when I stand or run the pain is coming from the heels
let me add that i don't like so much height to the boot but i don't mind if its extremely comfortable. I also want something thats not hot but i can wear for summer and winter
It looks like the toe box is too narrow. Although you addressed the tactical use in the video, would you recommend this for sometime that needs a toe box to be 4 inches wide at the toes?
You commented about the front being pointy. Is it narrow?My husband's foot is at least a extra wide and didn't know if this team narrow, and if so should I buy the velociter instead?
I've been looking tonight for the first time of your examples on boots. I saw you've done a lot of boots with bates. what would you say is the best boot that is water resistant, good for running and feels like a sneaker?
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These boots are amazing! I had a pair for 2 years while I worked as a armored car guard. I was in Cleveland Ohio and had to work in all conditions and all types of floors. Even outside in som rough areas where glass and needles lay about near ATMs. I fell if your mind is on your boots or feet all day something is wrong. These fit me like a tough sneaker and were so warm and comfy. Also in the summer I was shocked when I realized they never made my feet sweat or even hot! I wore them for 2 years of constant walking until I wore them flat and even through some of the rubber. Now two years may sound bad but those armored cars have steps up into them with metal teeth that eat through boots. I had a pair of cheap Oxford boots I bought from wal mart and they didn't last 4 months. I'm buying a new pair of these real soon. Worth every penny!
+Jared Parsons thanks for adding to the conversation.
I bought these boots yesterday and I can already say that they’re extremely comfortable and great for kicking my grandma down the stairs! 😀
moron comment.. haha very funny not🤬
Bruh
great point you made about the toe needing to be a certain way so you can climb and jump chain fences. I've tried to explain that to people and it flies over their head and then make a point about wanting steel toe for no particular reason lol
that toe design enabling fence climbing used to be the second most important thing to me if not the main thing. so it was really good to hear you bring it up. nothing looks more silly than watching a full grown person sliding down a fence doing that "invisible stair climber" thing and letting a person get away or (get caught on the flip side) lol. obviously you could just put a Lot more pressure into it but I had that problem once, only once, and vowed to never let it screw me again. cuz usually if you're climbing a fence, either way, it's in a hurry. lol
I had a pair of those that lasted me over 5 years. The only issue I had was the tag on the tongue bothered me and even left scratch marks if the socks were thin. I ended up removing it. I was amazed at how long the soles lasted even when handing out gospel tracts for hours. Another thing about the soles is they probably had life left in them as it was the upper the was the reason I got rid of them. The black coating started to peel off on most of the upper. I could have gotten a few more years out of them, which I kind of feel I should have done.
Just bought my 3rd pair. Im a mover and they work perfect
Last about a year or two
The Bughatti of boots. You'll never want another boot on your foot, ever again.
I disagree, no boot I have used beats out the 8in Reebok zigtech duty boots. I own both. The Gx8s look sexy as hell, but they just are not very comfortable.
The zig tech is probably more comfortable but won't last 6 months with hard wear. The most comfortable boots I've ever worn period are the bates velocitor. But 4 months into wearing them the seams wore and water began to seep into them. Still are comfortable today just with my job if I don't have a great waterproof boot my feet get soaked. With the sneaker like boots and the lighter weight boots they use softer materials that just don't last
is there a difference between these and the Bates 8" Tactical Sport Composite Toe Side Zip E02263?
one has more isulation
I think i'm gonna get these for motorcycle riding
@ the boot guy so I wanted your help so what do you recommend that it’s affordable won’t break my pockets in a pair of boots that are comfortable durable pain free cause when I stand or run the pain is coming from the heels
Have you done a review on the 5.11 atac 8" storm boot yet? I'm trying to decide between these two boots. Keep up the great reviews.
carytrav which do you decide? I'm trying to decide between the two. I need light weight, great arch support, and waterproof.
Sold! Been meaning to get me a new pair of shit kickers for awhile now.
let me add that i don't like so much height to the boot but i don't mind if its extremely comfortable. I also want something thats not hot but i can wear for summer and winter
It looks like the toe box is too narrow. Although you addressed the tactical use in the video, would you recommend this for sometime that needs a toe box to be 4 inches wide at the toes?
The thumbnail says a review of the BATES (E02268) but you say in the intro BATES (E02488). Which is it please?
Nice review :)
Thank you!!
You commented about the front being pointy. Is it narrow?My husband's foot is at least a extra wide and didn't know if this team narrow, and if so should I buy the velociter instead?
Yes, the velociter would be a better fit.
please do a review on the Bates Raide and Bates Rage. Thanks in advance!
Worn (in a modified version with a top cuff and buckles) by The Winter Soldier (Bucky Barnes)
Also by Shane Walsh
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I have a question can these boots be polished?
+Kathy Appello only the bottom 1/4 of the boot. they do pass inspection as a duty boot.
Is is possible to use for winter?
+Leo Corporal I will have video up tonight with an answer to your question. Top 5 winter boots!!
I've been looking tonight for the first time of your examples on boots. I saw you've done a lot of boots with bates. what would you say is the best boot that is water resistant, good for running and feels like a sneaker?
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Bates discontinued the best tactical boot ever - BATES Delta 9. GX-8 is a cheap imitation. No Vibram sole that lasted 6+ years,
what about delta 8?
I disagree the best Tac boot EVER was Bates zero Mass. And they discontinued it.
@@schizophreniahimself4545 Why did they discontinue Bates delta 9?
@@rca-559 I'm not really sure, You'd have to go to a employee about that one :/
@@schizophreniahimself4545 I got danners but I want backup boot. what you recommend thanx🙂
Bates no longer make good boots like Bates Delta 9. Everything else is a cheap imitation.
You take way too long to get to the point
Thank you, and you are right.
The only problem I find about these is the zipper tbh, I don't like zippers on Boots