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Kevin Cormack
January 11, 2014
More than worth the money!
I have a job that keeps me on my feet all day. When I got into my 30s, my feet started letting me know that I had to buy good shoes, and that my days of cheap K-Mart shoes had hurt me. I had developed a case of plantar fascitis that left me on some days almost unable to stand, let alone walk. I truly thought I had a serious problem on my hands. A friend who's a postmaster suggested purchasing postal certified shoes. It was a very positive life-changing moment.I've purchased Bates postal oxfords for the past 10 years. They're not cheap, but they fit, and with a good arch-support orthotic, I have absolutely no problems with them. My only complaint with the Bates oxfords is the price.When my local supplier didn't have the Bates oxfords in my size, I decided to try to purchase them from Amazon. These popped up as an alternate, and at half the price, I decided to try them. It was a wonderful decision.These shoes fit well and have worn well for the three months or so that I've been using them to date. They do NOT require an arch-support orthotic for me to wear them comfortably, which is a very big surprise. They have a very generous toe box, and my heel stays planted inside the shoes, unlike some of the Bates shoes that I've had over time. The aggressive lugs look great and have gotten more than a fair share of positive comments from people that I would have never expected ever looked at my shoes. My only complaints are that the laces tend to untie by themselves a bit more than other brands that I've worn, and that the soles squeak just a tiny bit on the cheap "school-safe" wax that my employer now uses - note that they squeak only a tiny little bit, and not as bad as other shoes that I've had or heard.
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F. C. Ware
December 13, 2025
Not as comfortable as the pair I bought 5 years ago.
I bought a pair of these 5 years ago and they've been great.This pair looks different from them and the advertisement. They don't seem as comfortable either.The biggest issue is that the shoelaces come untied continually, and I mean continually.We've been using shoes for quite awhile now. Shouldn't we have solved this issue by now?
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Elane L. Mcgowan
November 02, 2014
Best duty Shoes I have ever owned
These are the best duty shoes that I have ever worn. Boots are another story but these are great for shoes. I work 12's in a hospital and don't have to chase criminals through the streets so I don't need boots, just comfortable shoes. These are great. I would definitely recommend to others. Don't skimp on your feet or your mattress, your body will thank you later in the form of a healthy back, less fatigue and reduced soreness.
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Verified Buyer
March 11, 2023
Do NOT Buy This Shoe
After two weeks of wearing this shoe, the sole delaminated -- came off -- the upper part of the shoe, as shown in the picture. The shoes also squeaked with each step. The laces are as thin as fishing line and too short to tie. I had to buy regular laces. These shoes also are very heavy and clunky, compared to the Brooks Walkers I have been wearing for years. The manufacturer, "Rocky," did not respond to my messages. Fortunately, Amazon remedied the situation.
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Banana thief
November 20, 2014
Wide foot, good shoe for it.
My first time buying a wide shoe, they're slightly larger than anticipated, but that was a mistake on my part. I always get my shoes a half size bigger because of my wide feet, but I guess I shouldn't have with these. As for the slip resistance in oil they're not as great as previous shoes, but they're okay ... I think it may be because of the super thick soles which made them feel squirmy until I got them broken in. All-in-all, I'm happy with them and will probably get another set when I wear these out.
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Good comfy shoe!
Only negative thing I can say about these shoes are the tiny laces that are included with the shoes. Almost the formal shoe strings that are tiny and barely long enough to get tied. I immediately bought a better pair of laces for these. Shipping took a bit longer than normal Amazon items. Shipped and took almost a week to get here.
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Jasen Gilmore
January 12, 2023
Excellent shoe for Postal Carrier
Love these shoes! I carry mail all day long and these shoes are holding up very well! I did switch out the insoles for better arch support. Make sure you break these shoes in before you start walking long distances and you're pretty much good to go! I will be buying these again and again. Rocky puts out a great shoe and they are made in America!
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