Product Description
JUST LIKE YOU.......IT PERFORMS UNDER PRESSURE . Bates Boots are serious Uniform/Tactical Boots . Bates Boots is committed to providing quality, comfort and performance. Bates Boots keeps your feet warm and dry through all your excursions. 8" Black Full
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Product Details
- Size: 12 D(M) US
- Color: Black
- Brand: Bates
- Model: GX-8 GTX Side Zip-M
- Fabric type: Leather and synthetic
- Dimensions: 4.00 pounds
Features
- Man-made Uniform Boots
From the Manufacturer
Founded in 1885 as a dress shoe manufacturer, today Bates Footwear is dedicated to the development and manufacturing of uniform footwear for all branches of the military and civilian police forces. In 2003, the company joined the billion-dollar footwear giant, Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. and is headquartered in Rockford, Michigan. Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is one of the world’s leading marketers of branded casual, active lifestyle, work, outdoor sport and uniform footwear. The company’s portfolio of highly recognized brands includes: Bates, Chaco, Cushe, Hush Puppies, HYTEST, Merrell, Sebago and Wolverine. The company is also the exclusive footwear licensee of popular brands including Cat Footwear, Harley-Davidson Footwear, and Patagonia Footwear. The company’s products are carried by leading retailers in the U.S. and globally in 190 countries or territories.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
By Barry C. Allen
Bates makes a good product. There is about a one to two week break in period for these boots, especially if you use footpads on top of the insoles. The upper and lower sections are of good quality. The soles seem to be of good quality as well. The tread and sole material help on ice and snow, which is awesome. The tread pattern is aggressive and I commend Bates for doing that. Too many boot companies put more of a dry pavement walking pattern on the bottom of their boots. Alaskan winters aren't compatible with boots built for urban summer environments.
The only issue that I have had with these boots is in the seam area along each side of the boot toward the toe. They are just a little snug for my feet. I wear a 10D, and usually I don't have any issues with that on any brand of boot. The footbed seems comfortable enough, and the rest of the boot is fine. I have gotten used to this, so I don't always notice it depending on which socks I wear. I have not had any rub problems since the boots have been broken in.
The side zipper is awesome. This is the first pair of boots I bought with this configuration and I have to say I have missed out. You can get them on quickly. I get called out in the middle of the night periodically, and I want to get dressed and move quickly, and that actually helps considerably.
The waterproofing seems very good. I work in a temperate rain forest. I need waterproof boots nearly year round. So far, I have not had any problems in this area. Another failing of boot companies is to claim waterproofing, and I am here to tell you that it is not necessarily the case. Walk through a muskeg at 3AM for an hour tracking down a bad guy, and you will find all the seams in a "waterproof" boot before you're done.
So, I commend Bates on being able to build a quality, waterproof boot at a fair price. Considering what other companies charge for gore-tex lined boots, Bates is a bargain.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
By Brandon Wilde
For the weight, the price, the gore-tex and the durability these are great boots. I have had only one pair in the last 3 years and they are still holding up. I am an avid hiker and these are my favorite boots that I've ever owned half the time I don't even realize they are on. The side-zip helps so much when you are tired after a hike, or in the middle of the night when "nature-calls." The Gore-tex performs great and I have stomped through many a creek/stream in my day. I take them hunting also and even in the snow with a nice wool sock I am warm, dry and cozy. Minimal break in period means they are good to go! I was first turned on to this name and brand as an LDS missionary, they are marketed to missionaries because of their sole durability (despite what others have said) they stay dry and they can be polished. If you know anything about LDS missionaries it should be that they walk a lot. I am a bates buyer for life now. If you want to spend a little more and get a Vibram sole, the GX-9 is right up your alley. They will be my next pair, but I have converted more than a few people to them over the last few years.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
By NIN
Never owned a side zip boot until now. Mine were issued through work. Given the price in Canada, I probably would buy a Danner, Corcoran or Matterhorn but these are comfy and keep my feet warm and dry. I gotta admit, the side zip is very convenient. They are light and feel almost like wearing sneakers. Don't imagine I'll get years of wear out of them though.
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