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m1aman · 10-05-2009, 01:00 PM

hey al,l i'm looking for a tactical boot but i do not know what brands to stay away from. i would like a 6 inch boot with side zipper. the coverse "work stealth, swat" looks good in the photo and review department on a few web sites i have gleaned over but i would really like to hear what you guys think of it. any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Bike Medic · 10-05-2009, 01:08 PM

I like the magnums but the inside soles wear out quick on me because the side zipper is never zipped on mine. Otherwise they are great.

CW45 · 10-05-2009, 01:43 PM

I have worn Converse TAC Boots for years and love'em.

**godseviltwin** · 10-05-2009, 06:58 PM

I wear bates untralights and have for the past three years. They are the 8in with a side zipper. I love these, the sole wore out after about a year, but when i wear them 7 days a week, thats a given. THey also shine up real nice.

m1aman · 10-05-2009, 07:07 PM

appreciate the remarks. i like to put a nice shine on my boots as well

i will be wearing mine about 4-5 days a week is all. after reading so many good things about the converse i ordered a pair for $114 shipped with free return shipping if i don't like them.

chupacabrachus · 10-05-2009, 07:34 PM

Forget the side zips.

I have found Belleville, Altama, and Danner to all be rock-solid and durable. I have never owned any Corcoran's but from what I have heard they are on par with the above mentioned brands. Those brands are all more pricey than other brands, but the soles won't be falling off of them after eight months, holes won't be worn through the soles, the tops won't be fraying out, the hardware won't be popping off, etc. I guess the price probably equals out between buying one good pair @ 100 bucks versus two 50 pairs that last half the time.

m1aman · 10-05-2009, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chupacabrachus

Forget the side zips.

and the reason is?

Bowhntr6pt · 10-05-2009, 09:53 PM

I like the Original SWAT brand boot with the zipper. I get about 1.5 years service out of a pair, for the price I think that's good.

I have mostly used the side zipper style, which I like, but this last pair, the right boot wants to un-zip for some reason 3/4 of the way through the day.

Have a new pair on standby...

CW45 · 10-06-2009, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chupacabrachus

Forget the side zips.

Probably personal preference.

chupacabrachus · 10-06-2009, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m1aman

and the reason is?

Blowouts.

10-05-2009, 01:00 PM	#1
m1aman XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: kansas Posts: 29	tac boot ideas hey al,l i'm looking for a tactical boot but i do not know what brands to stay away from. i would like a 6 inch boot with side zipper. the coverse "work stealth, swat" looks good in the photo and review department on a few web sites i have gleaned over but i would really like to hear what you guys think of it. any tips would be greatly appreciated.
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10-05-2009, 01:08 PM	#2
Bike Medic XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 279	I like the magnums but the inside soles wear out quick on me because the side zipper is never zipped on mine. Otherwise they are great.
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10-05-2009, 01:43 PM	#3
CW45 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: OKC Posts: 224	I have worn Converse TAC Boots for years and love'em.
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10-05-2009, 06:58 PM	#4
godseviltwin XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: GEORGIA Posts: 3,287	I wear bates untralights and have for the past three years. They are the 8in with a side zipper. I love these, the sole wore out after about a year, but when i wear them 7 days a week, thats a given. THey also shine up real nice. __________________ "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." ~Benjamin Franklin I might have guns, i might not. I can't seem to remember. Rule #1 Cover your ass first!!!! Rule #2 Make sure you survive the day. MOΛΩN ΛABÉ
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10-05-2009, 07:07 PM	#5
m1aman XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: kansas Posts: 29	appreciate the remarks. i like to put a nice shine on my boots as well i will be wearing mine about 4-5 days a week is all. after reading so many good things about the converse i ordered a pair for $114 shipped with free return shipping if i don't like them.
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10-05-2009, 07:34 PM	#6
chupacabrachus XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4,070	Forget the side zips. I have found Belleville, Altama, and Danner to all be rock-solid and durable. I have never owned any Corcoran's but from what I have heard they are on par with the above mentioned brands. Those brands are all more pricey than other brands, but the soles won't be falling off of them after eight months, holes won't be worn through the soles, the tops won't be fraying out, the hardware won't be popping off, etc. I guess the price probably equals out between buying one good pair @ 100 bucks versus two 50 pairs that last half the time.
	Share

10-05-2009, 09:53 PM	#8
Bowhntr6pt XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 96	I like the Original SWAT brand boot with the zipper. I get about 1.5 years service out of a pair, for the price I think that's good. I have mostly used the side zipper style, which I like, but this last pair, the right boot wants to un-zip for some reason 3/4 of the way through the day. Have a new pair on standby... __________________ In God we trust, all others make bond... XDm .40 S&W XD Tactical .45ACP OD XD Tactical .45 ACP DE XD Tactical .40 S&W DE SA 1911-A1 Loaded Target SS
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