Duty boots

[RobT2K]

Oh yeah, +1 on the super feet insoles. Great support and my feet don't get sore.

[FUBAR]

I have a pair of Danner side zip that I love, but are very heavy. For a lot of moving, running etc I love the oakley boots

What he said.

[Bryan16]

5.11 ATAC Storm

[p.ro]

haha.
This thread says duty.

[Tanner68]

To the OP, if your job is to walk eight miles a day, why do you need to wear a heavy boot? Is it part of the look? Wouldn't a much lighter weight shoe help you do your job better?

[jafount]

These....



Thorogood 8" Jump Boot Side Zip

http://workbootsusa.com/th8jubosizip.html

Super comfortable, toe/heel polish up really nice, very sturdy zipper, (been through several pairs, zipper has never broken)

+1 on these love em.

[trautert]

I think the zipper is really for the velcro generation.....so it looks like you can tie your shoes by yourself.



j/k, guys.

[jksupplyco]

Danners, and have 'em resoled as needed. 15 years walking prison tiers, and I'd never buy anything else.

[N6ATF]

YMMV with the RG's. I tried them on at Big 5 and they were uncomfortable.

Settled on Rothco 8" 'Forced Entry' side-zips for the price, comfortable as heck but you need to get (better) insoles.

[Roccobro]

I've heard the Oakley are nice for the first 3 months, then they are junk and feet are miserable.

I've been using Rocky's for 8 years straight. Soles would go 5 years, but my wear on the leather limits them to 2. Spenco Insoles replaced annually.

Justin

[robsolo]

I'm all about the side zip. I only buy boots that have them. I purchased a pair of Bates Durashocks about a month ago. Love 'em.

http://www.batesfootwear.com/US/en-US/Product.mvc.aspx/10142M/0/Footwear/Mens/8-inch-DuraShocks-Lace-to-toe-Side-Zip-Boot?galleryId=G-F

[DerGlock]

Adidas GSSG or Nike FSB. Either one runs about $130 but is well worth the $.

Both beats all the bates, 511 etc I've tried.

[battlehatch]

For day shift, when you have to look all pretty and PC, I like my Thorogoods. They are comfortable and shine up really nice. On graves, I wear Eccos with orthotics. I will probably try the Oakleys or Danners next. Chances are, I'll be using orthotics with either. Makes a world of difference for comfort.

[non sequitur]

Rocky's 5066 - best damn pair of boots I ever wore on duty! I still use my original Rocky 5066s that I purchased back in 1999. Only had to re-sole them once. Comfortable, durable, warm and still hold an Academy shine.

I've also tried (and did not like) Magnum Hi-Tecs and the 5.11 brand boots.

My best advice is: DO NOT GO CHEAP ON A PAIR OF DUTY BOOTS

You truly do get what you pair for...

[Papa "J"]

http://www.redbackboots.com/usfbfboots.html

Best boots I have ever worn in my life and the soles last forever.

Started wearing these last year and they still look new. All of my knee pain went away once i started wearing these.