Hey all
I just saw these boots (2nds) at la police for $40. Has anyone bought a pair from this batch? I was reading reviews on amAzon that were not favorable. But on the la site there are tons of 4 and 5/5 reviews.
Merry xmas!!
Hey all
I just saw these boots (2nds) at la police for $40. Has anyone bought a pair from this batch? I was reading reviews on amAzon that were not favorable. But on the la site there are tons of 4 and 5/5 reviews.
Merry xmas!!
The future belongs to those who prepare for it.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The only time one should “fight fair” is when one is engaged in play.
I've been looking at them for almost 6 months and can't bring myself to pull the trigger, for some reason they scream cheap, rejects ???
Jst my honest opinion, Id love to hear from someone who has them, until then Ill hold off
Hi rent.
I just ordered a pair so ill let you know asap.
The future belongs to those who prepare for it.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The only time one should “fight fair” is when one is engaged in play.
Looks like a good pair of boots. Can't bring my self to wear anything with the Marine globe and anchor on it. Well that and I would get beaten within an inch of my life with a pair of Army issue Altimas if my First Sergeant caught me.
Last edited by 2die4; 12-24-2012 at 08:16 PM.
I don’t have “hobbies” I’m developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.
I bought a pair in late November and have been wearing them as near to daily as possible. So far, no problems and they're probably the most comfortable boots I've ever had.
There's an article I saw that they fell apart on the Marines in Afghanistan, but I don't have time to look for it right now.
Either these are not from that lot, or i have yet to put them through the same torture as a Marine in the desert.
So far, worth the $40
I bought a "nice" pair of Bates when I worked corrections... Ill never make that mistake again. YMMV.
EB
What went wrong with them?Originally Posted by ElevenBravo
If you think that come SHTF you are gonna jock up in all your kit and be a death-dealing one man army, you're an idiot - izzyscout
The rubber wore out quick, the glue wore out quick, the soles wore out quick.
NOT the quality I expected from Bates.
I bought a pair of Bates Lites corfram shoes for dress uniform when I was in, outstanding shoes. I anticipated the boots would be similar quality. I was wrong... a few years between purchases and standards have really dropped.
I still wear the Bates today, but they are trashed.
EB
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Ill try to take a picture to post... disappointed.
Belleville and Danner are about the only two left making a product worth a shit anymore, as far as I can tell... (I own boots from both so I speak from personal experience only on the three)
EB
I've had good luck with the Hi-Tech Magnum brand of boots. Not too expensive, seem to give good wear value for the price, very comfortable.
Bates, Magnum, etc.. the economy boots.. are okay for garrison.
For field, the more expensive & better boot, like Belleville (Sp?), Danner, etc are the only way to go for :comfort, durability, waterproof (Goretex).
Just my opinion...
EB
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