Bates Men's 8" Raide Hot Weather Fire and Safety Boot
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They are, however, strong and provide excellent support.
These boots have a soft toe.
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As promised, I've made some changes. So this is the Bates fire and safety boot for hot weather in British Columbia. It's padded all the way down to the gusseted tongue. It appears to be overly cushioned for a summer boot, but the leather and nylon appear to be quite durable. It fits true to size, but keep in mind that these are not infantry boots. The back of the boots is cut back, as shown in the photo, which rubs against the Achilles tendon. So, even with the padded collar, I anticipate that a 14-mile ruck will be painful. The laces come next. For a variety of reasons, anyone who was or is a grunt knows that para cord should be used instead of laces. The boots' laces are thin, hard, and durable, but para cord is required. I'll be breaking them in over the next few days and updating in about a week. br>br>I've been wearing these boots for four weeks and have logged about 90 miles in them. The good news is that they appear to be in good condition. The padding is still a little stiff, but the material shows no signs of wear. To make lacing up easier, I replaced the laces with para cord. The soles have hardly any wear. The downside is that even in wide, the toes are a little pinched. This can be mitigated by using ladder lacing or paratrooper lacing. The Achilles tendon is protected by the undercut back part of the shaft, but it's cut short enough to rub rather than support, which is fine for a simple tactical boot but not for a grunt who'll be rucking it 10 miles a day. Regardless, this appears to be a good boot for the money. It's not as heavy as my infantry boots. For a tactical civilian boot, I give it an 8 out of 10. A front-line infantry boot gets a six out of ten. When compared to a $300 Danner infantry boot, this boot isn't bad, and most people will be happy with it.
These boots are excellent, with only one flaw that I have discovered thus far. I had to try Bates, a manufacturer of issued boots, when I saw that they were finally making an athletic shoe fitting boot. I've tried other athletic-style boots before and found them to be lacking in terms of durability, so these are exactly what I was looking for. There are no tears, frays, or popped stitches. br>br>I bought them specifically for a NTC rotation. So far, I've spent 11 days in the box, plus ADVON and reception time, and I've had no blisters, hotspots, or the foot fatigue that comes with issued boots (and I have heel spurs). br>br>The only issue I've had so far is with the soft sole of the boot. I've stepped down on a broken shrub branch twice now, once with each foot, and the sharp wood has punctured the sole all the way to my foot. The stick's short length hasn't punctured me in either case, but that's just luck. Of course, I should probably keep an eye on my step as well, but that isn't always possible, such as when walking in the dark or under NODs.
It's extremely comfortable, and the color is just right, and it complies with AR 670. 1 piece of legislation.
This is strange because the Bates Composite toe is ridiculously large. These are a little tight around my pinky toe even in a wide, but not by much. Overall, they're insanely comfortable, and I'm looking forward to running in them at some point.
I purchased a size 9 because the boot is extremely well made. 5R seemed to be a lot smaller than I had anticipated. Light. Perfect for everyday wear, but I'm not sure it's suitable for rugged outdoor use.
Botas comodas de muy buena calidad y calidad de prcio.
The quality is excellent.
They are light and comfortable, and they appear to be a good, long-lasting pair of boots for working outside.
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