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Amazonian
December 04, 2014
My husband's best work boot ever
First off, Shipping was prompt, which is always a plus. After reading other reviews, I ordered a full size up for my husband and they fit perfectly. Very, very, lightweight yet sturdy. They look exactly like the picture provided, so if you like (or don't like) the style, there is no surprise. Personally, I think they are attractive peeking out under my husband's khakis. He is on his feet, covering a lot of ground in a concrete-floored warehouse, and these have been the most durable and comfortable boots he has found. His feet no longer ache after a fifteen hour workday. These boots breathe like athletic shoes.There was no breaking-in period, however, he did change the laces after a day or two because he felt a tightness in the bridge of his foot. Boot comes with a round lace and after changing to a flat lace, and lacing loosely, the pressure on the bridge diminished. After a few weeks, he re-laced with the original and there was no more tightness with that lace either.It has been several months now, and he still says these boots are a "foot saver". In fact, his whole body feels less fatigued. Will order again when this pair wears out, for sure.
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Grandma Wears Army Boots!
I'm a 61 year old woman and purchased these military boots for ME. I sprained my right ankle for the third time several months ago, surprised that the half boot I was wearing when I sprained it didn't protect me as I'd hoped. This was the worst sprain I'd endured in my lifetime and I became resolved to find a way to walk on rough paths without fear of that excruciating pain brought on by stepping in a hole and burying my ankle in the dirt!I looked at several different braces, but every single one looked cumbersome and not very protective. My youngest son, who'd been out of the Army only a couple of years, recommended the Rocky Men's Military Boot. The military spends a butt-load of money on research to protect soldiers feet from injury in some of the most adverse conditions. So it seemed right that I needed to take a look at these boots. I, of course, started my search on Amazon and found exactly what my son recommended to me. I found the price to be VERY reasonable, and the boots arrived very quickly.These footwear are not as easy to put on as ANY of my other shoes. The first challenge is to tighten the laces so they secure the foot and ankle, yet allow blood to circulate properly. With a High instep, this can be a real trick. The second challenge is to learn how much to loosen the laces when the day is done and the boots come off, leaving the boots as ready as can be made for the next days wearing. Time and repetition resolved these challenges.This granny is TOTALLY sold on wearing Army boots! I wear them ALL of the time. My feet and ankles feel secure and protected in ways I've never experienced and cannot describe. I purposely walk on uneven, uncultivated earth surfaces because it is my belief that people lose their balance because they do not challenge their balance. They walk on nice even surfaces and their balance slowly erodes until it becomes a dangerous situation. These boots allow me to feel the unevenness of the surface under my feet without pain. Because of the design, the toes are able to splay out flat as nature intended, thus again, improving balance on uneven surfaces. The ankle is fully secured, yet is able to move freely as needed when climbing or moving down a hill.If you want comfort, security and protection all at the same time, I highly recommend these boots, that were recommended to me! And yes, I wear them with a dress. I don't give a rat rip how they look...I care about my feet and ankles getting me through my later years of life!Grandma wears Army Boots!!!UPDATE: December 9, 2020It has been almost 3 years since my purchase of these wonderful boots! The second photo is what they look like as of this writing. These are tough boots, showing very little wear and tear. I am on the fourth set of shoe laces though!Once these boots were fully 'broke in getting them on and off is a breeze. They continue to secure my feet, and especially my ankles!Overall, I am SO impressed with this footwear, I'll never be without a pair!!Grandma STILL wears Army boots!!!
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Cheryl Wilson
November 08, 2019
Super lightweight!
Rocky has been my go to boots for years in my career field in Corrections. These are the best boots for the summer months because they are very comfortable and breathable for your feet. I would have given 5 stars if they had made the tongue completely from neoprene, but they didn't and it is only a thin layer of canvas. Not too bad if you don't tie the laces too tightly. I wasn't impressed with the looks of them when I opened the box, but when I wore them, the comfort more than made up for that! And though they are breathable with the side vents, I have worn them in the rain and my feet were still dry. Didn't stay in the rain for very long, though. I've worn these for two summers now and they are my favorite pair of boots for work. However, in the fall and winter I wear my Rocky Alpha Force boots.Edit:This is my third season now wearing these. They're still my favorite boots, they're still holding up. Still look new. Tread has begun to wear, but I work 12 to 16 hour shifts. Will be ordering another pair soon.
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Mark Vande Pol
January 05, 2016
Almost what I wanted, but failed in the clinches
They're surprisingly light and comfortable. The insoles are great. The ankle support is not there. The top of the tongue needs to be a bit longer and should be reinforced to keep the top of the laces from cutting at the shins.The lace loops are a problem as donning them is a terrible pain. Why they didn't stick with speed lace hooks I'll never understand, but if the lace tips wear out, they'll be nigh impossible to manage. The laces themselves are an amazing material, slick and strong, but don't hold a knot well. They are water resistant, but not waterproof. I have my doubts about their durability.OK, so I'm adding an update. I bought these in early November. It's now mid March. The boots have failed, totally. The soles have become detached from the uppers. This is not a material failure; it is a design failure, because the soles are not stitched to the upper. Somebody "saved" the $0.30 necessary for a thirty second Chinese sewing operatoin and the $0.50 for the extra "welt" material. Would I have paid the extra $2.00 to have it done right? Sure, but the corporate marketing gorks never seem to learn.
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Kimmar Livingstone
October 18, 2025
Excellent
The best, lightweight, fits well , comfortable
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