Bates Men's GX-4 4 Inch Ultra-Lites GTX Waterproof Boot

sole

The toe box on the left boot is collapsing in on itself, and the sole of the boot on both of them are detaching from the boot itself.

The brand that was most expensive had some of the worst reviews saying that parts of the sole would fall off.

I did find by accident a very thin insole below the main cushion insole that was like a piece of thin construction paper.

There are areas on the sole of the boot and the sides around the ball of your feet where the siding is beginning to come off -- certainly not as quickly as some others have stated.

width

I can not find anything in the toe or anywhere else for that matter that would make the width somewhat adjustable.

unsupportive

toe shoe-box

sole thin

boot strap

The boots lace up nice and I have some wiggle room in the toes
Initial Out of Box Review: 2-25-17 I wear and 11.5 in Nikes.

The boots lace up nice and I have some wiggle room in the toes.

front

They will hold a shine and have no issues with the shine at the 'toe-bend' area up front cracking the polish and I even wear them for special occasions in my blues.

boot

Last boot you'll ever want
I like the fact that they were available to purchase.

Great for everyday use
These are my favorite boots.

I walk around 5 to 13 miles a day doing maintenance for a company, and these boots are holding up great and very comfortable all day long.

I would recommend these boots for the price range.

These are my only pair of boots, I wear them everyday doing basic patrol and they still hold up.

They support well, especially since they are only 4" boots, and i've had great ankle support right out of the box.

wear

They were not very worn out and still have some life in them for the dirtier jobs, even after over a year of daily wear.

They give me the ankle support that I like while still allowing me to wear shorts in the summer and not look too ridiculous.

I’ve been wearing them for over 7 years ever since I got a pair while working at a food manufacturing factory (not the same GX line).

I originally purchased these in May 2016, wore them through the Police Academy, on Patrol, ran in them chasing suspects on tile flooring without sliding as well as dry dirt and mud and still maintaining traction.

I've worn these on the pavement in heat waves without feeling like the bottom of my feet are on fire.

3/1/17 I've worn the boots for a few days now, they are starting to loosen up in a good way.

comfortable

Last long, warm and waterproof with goretex and thinsulate.

I've worn them at the most 6 hours straight so far and they have been very comfortable.

LONDON FOG Holborn Snow Boots for Men - Suede Leather Waterproof, Lined Insulated Zip Up Men’s Winter Snow Boots

stretchy

And the top of the foot area has a really amazingly oversized loose angle in design.

Which generally ends up creating a loose and sloppy fit.

size

The size of the boots were a little roomy

I feel like even if I had chosen a size 12 there would have been a large excess of material in this area.

I'm a 12.5 or 13 US, and these (size 13) are much closer to a 14.

roomy

Only problem I see is there are no laces to tighten up if you find them to roomy you could add a insole

size large

plastic

Couldn't London Fog have spent the extra $1.00 to use high-quality metal zippers instead of cheap plastic ones?

Nice set of boots
My other winter boots are lace up and slipons.

These zip up the front, and are more stylish than utilitarian.

fits well
I like these boots and I think they fit pretty well.

This design is the easiest boots to get on and off, I think it will be my go to from now on.

The ease of getting them on and off are the key feature that make these better than others I've had, maybe I'm getting to old to fight with my boots just to go shovel snow.

Great Winter Boots
It’s just the end of August, so I hope I won’t need these to use these  boots for a long time.

These boots totally live up to that proud name.

These are comfortable for me and so far seem well made.

The fleece lining is insulated with 200g 3M thermal insulation to keep you warm and dry and lining provides extra cushioning.

It leaves plenty of room for warm winter socks.

Fit seems fine, Havdn’t had them long enough to comment on durability.

Good Fit, Questionable Zippers
I usually wear size 8.5,

If your pair fits and the zippers work, I think you'll be happy with the general quality,

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FOOTWEAR Men's Boxbury Ct Boot

metal

Don't believe that 1 star review, these ARE composite toe boots!

The tag is wrong, I can only assume they just didn't have tags that say composite toe.

Why they would put metal logos on composite boots is beyond me.

heel

That’s when the back of my right heel started hurting.

The next day, I put them on and within an hour could barely walk because of the pain in the back of my heel.

The only issue I'm having is the back of the heels are wearing thin from the constant wear.

pain

metal toe

waterproof

With that said, they are not 100% metal detector proof.

I tied the boots the first time I put them on, and have not had to touch the laces since.

There was a little wiggle front to back which was perfect.

I’ve had multiple people just come up and tell me that they liked my boots, which (as a guy) is a little f***ing weird.

As a matter of fact I haven’t seen a single defect in the construction of these boots.

If you’re looking for a pair of boots that look awesome I highly recommend these.

I have applied leather conditioner to them 7 times now and I’ve worn them pretty much every day (there were a couple days that I just couldn’t do it and went back to my old Carolina boots).

These boots are extremely comfortable, the leather feels very high-quality, and the double-zipper feature means they are easy to remove and to re-secure.

My feet stay dry, they have a good grip, and look stylish to boot.

These boots have seen more miles than my Harley this year, and they still have life left in them.

I am buying another pair of these boots now,  it would be silly to look elsewhere when I know how well these worked out for me.

genuine-leather

I took better care of the leather this time around,  so after a good polishing, they still look great.

The leather and the zippers still have a lot of life left in them.

Everything else is still in great shape,  the leather and the canvas are still holding up quite well, as are the zippers themselves.

but that's because of the quality leather.

I was actually extremely impressed with how well they fit and I was very happy with them.

::end update:: Perfect, I needed something to wear while riding and for work, these fit the bill.

The fit is right on with what I expected.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FOOTWEAR Women's Jocelyn Boot

(I do treat them with a beeswax leather conditioner) My one con was how long and uncomfortable it was to break them in.

I wanted mid size and was really disappointed.

There’s no cushion or support, so if you need that, you should get 1/2 size larger to fit a special insole inside.

I could only find a 9M, I would have liked a wide,

walking

When I took a step to walk they creased badly and I didn't want to take the chance on the bike being creased for hours, probably be permanent crease.

uncomfortable

I own so many pairs of ankle boots that are either lace up or zip up, having both details on the boots is the best for comfort and style.

I love the lace up detail on the front and the zipper on the inside.

Perfect
These boots are fashionable, very comfortable and sturdy.

These are the type of boots I’ll wear all year around.

However, the boot was a good quality boot.

Recommended
These boots are extremely comfortable, once they break in.

These boots have also been drop tested and did amazing.

Not only are the comfortable they look pretty awesome as well.

strap

I like that they are tie up with a side zipper.

Blundstone Work Series 990

Just remember they are sized Australian so order a size smaller.

but my feet kind of swim in them .. going to get a smaller size next time .

What I got was a size bigger than last time.

Remember to order a size smaller than your US sizing.

size smaller

sizing

They sent me a 10 and I am a 9 in UK/AU sizing.

Wish the toe box were wider
It’s hard to find steel toe boots with a wide toe box.

For years, I have been wearing Bates side zipper boots thinking they were the best out there.

There are also finger holes on the front and back of the boot so you have something to grab on to.

Good boot
Work boots are nice only compliant is the insole

Great work boots and slightly stylish
These boots are great, strong, slightly stiff and very comfortable in the souls.

Im an electrician and these have been the perfect boots for me while working in most job sites.

I wear a 9.5 or 10 in vans, I ordered a 8.5 in these boots and they fit correct.

I do love these boots they are super comfy and offer toe protection as I am a welder.

Great All Around Work Boot
This is my second pair of Blunnies.

These have a toe similar to my structural fire boot and only show a few minor dings after months of use.

I wears these boots everyday and I can believe how comfortable these are.

They are comfortable, stylish and incredibly functional.

so I purchased this model as a replacement and they are just as comfortable in terms of the foot bed.

It’s a great brand and I’ll keep them and wear them,

I did wear them on a recent trip to see family back home in Indiana, and they were great as we didn't walk a lot.

Kamik Kids Waterbug 5, Waterproof Winter Boots,Black/Charcoal,11

Kamik has gone narrow
We bought kamik boots for our son for years and now they seem to have changed to be super narrow.

We tried different styles and order "wide" and they are all narrower than the older boots.

Runs More Narrow Than Expected
We had to order XW Kamik Wide Waterbug Snow Boot instead and size up.

Now, way too wide at the top for my teen, also too heavy.

My son has wide feet and found the regular size a little snug.

It would be nice if they had a waterproof outside on top of the rubber sole.

small-size

They fit slightly small so we just sized up as other reviews had recommended.

rubber sole

purchase

Bought a pair of "snow boots" last year, they don't hold a candle to these.

The strap around the boot is easy to grab and adjust for little hands.

In my addition the tightening cord at the top adjusts towards the front of the boot instead of the back, making it easier for the wearer to adjust.

Previous experiences were great (warm and comfortable boots, no complain).

well designed boots
I love that it has a closure at the top to keep snow out, and a way to tighten the boots at the ankle.


Loved this great quality boot for warmth, confort and great style.

These are definitely our go to brand for snow boots!


This is an awesome boot we live up north and it gets cold and these boots are super warm and easy to take off and put on.

No doubt my 9 year will have warm and DRY piggies!

My son tried these on and said they are so comfortable and non restrictive.

Super warm and kept our kid's feet dry and warm even after 2 hours of playing in the snow!

Keeps the warm and dry during the snowiest of days.

My son has wide feet, so I'm very pleased that I could order a wide size for him, as that's hard to find for kids.

I particularly like that the kids can gets these on and off themselves.

Kamik Unisex-Child Waterbugw Snow Boot

Harley-Davidson Women's Amber Water Resistant Boot

I ordered a 5 (I have other Harley Davidson boots of that size) and it was much tighter at the toe box than previous pairs; the very top of the boot was very tight around the calf as well.

I'd say if you order these, go up a size.

had to return/exchange

Decided to return and go with a different brand.

This is the second pair I ordered on Amazon as the first pair did just that, they rubbed the top of my arch and I had to return them.

tightness calf

These boots have a zipper up the side for ease of taking off and putting on; I just grab the back of the boot and the tongue and pull the boot on.

plus they have laces up the front that can be loosened or tightened to suit the high instep, once the laces are adjusted, just tie them off and tuck them inside the boot and you never have to deal with them again.

Great boots
I bought to wear while riding the Harley.

Plus the padded tongue cushions the top of the foot so anyone with high instep will never have a problem in these boots.

I did that procedure twice and wore the boots for many hours, went out to dinner and walked a lot and the boot stretched to my foot and they are now the most comfy boots in the world.

They are comfortable, sturdy and yet light compared to my old ones.

These boots fit well, are comfortable and good quality.

I have a fused foot so the long zipper affords me the ease I need to be able to put these on and wear them - all day!

Great boots
My wife's favorite boot, this is her second pair after the other ones finally wore out.

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