511 tactical boots

[Raider510]

Good boots, I've used mine for over 3 years and they are starting to wear out pretty good.

[barca101]

The UnderArmor SpeedFreak is great, but not the price.

[jgorman]

I have 5.11 taclite boots 8" zip/waterproof version. They are great. I have had them for 3 years with no issues. I used Danner Acadias in the academy and for a bit in the field. They are by far superior boots but they are like having bricks on your feet which is why I wouldn't recommend them for any kind of heavy walking/foot patrol.

My only gripe with 5.11's is that they don't polish up good like others have stated. You will still get a shine, but it won't be a brilliant mirror polish style shine that should be associated with law enforcement and military use. More like a dull, shine.

Can't agree more on the dull shine. I also caught flake standing next to a highly polished pair of danners in formation. I have done push ups for that dull shine.

[Eric B]

I like them better than my Oakley Assaults. Lighter, better feel and they've lasted longer.

[Rockit]

I will only wear Danner.
My wife will only wear 5.11.

I tried some 5.11 on her recommendation....hated them. I talked her into Danner....wore them for about a month and she went and bought more 5.11.

Boots are very personal. If they fit wear 'em.

[Falconis]

For the poor polish people, try putting on a layer of liquid wax then paste wax over that. At worst, you get flaking after a while, but nothing another layer of liquid and paste wax won't cover. Or just a deep shinky ink as a base coat.

[splitmx]

I'm all about the Bates Paratrooper side zips. Used them in the academy, the side zip is great for those 5 minutes you get between PT and inspections.

Like said above. Boots are all about preference.

[Armed24-7]

When it comes ro boots, you do not always get what you paid for. Perhaps I have just had bad luck, but The $50 pair of boots I am using now have lasted longer than any of the top expensive brands I have used over the years. They are still confortable too.

511 boots didn't last long for me at all.

[Xingu]

If you are looking for cheap, Chinese made boots that will wear out in short order 5.11's will meet those demands.

Do yourself a favor, spend the coin ONCE buy some made in America, hand made boots. Your feet will thank you for it.

This is true. They are cheap.

[<IXOYE><]

My 5.11's were given to me by my rep. I would not purchase 5.11 boots - period. They are way overpriced and are poorly made. I now use them to do yard work. Its funny to see how many guys have written that they are good boots. Pfff! Save your money.