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Bates collage It all started with men's dress shoes. In 1885 Bates Shoe Company was just a tiny dress footwear manufacturer. More than seven decades later, the company narrowed its focus to create a uniform dress shoe specifically for the U.S. Navy. From there, its uniform footwear line exploded onto the market. With 1.5 million pairs of military boots sold each year in 60 countries, it's no surprise that Bates remains a major player in the world of military footwear. With a reputation like Bates', it's easy to see why so many uniformed men and women wear these military boots with pride.

Reviews: Men's Bates 8" Tactical Sport CT SZ

3 out of 5

Reviewed by 10 customers

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  • Garbage

    Customer Rating
  • Date: 1/13/2013
    Reviewer: | Texas
  • 2 out of 5 I've owned two pair of these boots. Working in law enforcement and an Army veteran, I can say that these are the worst boots I've owned. On both pairs, the outer sole is glued on and comes apart very easily. Both times I've had to replace them because of that problem. I'd put any quality military boot made by Rothco, Wellco, or Altama over a Bates any day of the week.

  • Weak

    Customer Rating
  • Date: 12/29/2012
    Reviewer: | MN
  • 2 out of 5 Great comfort until they promptly fell apart. Not too much good then.

  • falling apart

    Customer Rating
  • Date: 6/3/2012
    Reviewer: | Indiana
  • 2 out of 5 I wore them to school to ceramics class and to my carpentry class and to my job at wallmart the zipper broke and i needed to get new laces all in one year my old boots worked fine for 2 years i have only had these for one not a good quality boot

  • Don't Last. Poor Quality

    Customer Rating
  • Date: 12/11/2011
    Reviewer: | Tacoma
  • 2 out of 5 After wearing these boots for about 6 months I have had to do serious repairs. I work in a tire shop and have 2 little kids so funds are tight. these boots started having problems after less than 6 months. I've had to repair a zipper, and the stiching along the back over the heel pulled out, the velcro pulled off and the soles started peeling off at the ball of the foot. All in all if this is the quality of boots produced by bates I will never buy another pair.

  • Dont last long

    Customer Rating
  • Date: 9/21/2011
    Reviewer: | CA
  • 2 out of 5 Ive worn these and seen co workers in the military and time after tIme the soles fall off where it connects to the leather they are cheaply made and the hardest to keep a shine on

  • Great comfort with decent life

    Customer Rating
  • Date: 9/3/2011
    Reviewer: | TX
  • 4 out of 5 I have been wearing work boots for over 15 years and have tried most brands. I am a heavy man at almost 300 pounds so wear rate is a huge issue. These have become my favorites after Bates discontinued the Enforcers. They are comfortable and break in fast but do not last as long as the older model (about 8 months)

  • good sturdy work boot

    Customer Rating
  • Date: 6/5/2011
    Reviewer: | ny
  • 4 out of 5 very painful on the shins to break in but after that they are very reliable sturdy work boot. my pair lasted 1.5 years working at a sawmill and now i am coming back for another pair, heard about these from a friend.

  • Best boots I have owned

    Customer Rating
  • Date: 11/19/2010
    Reviewer: | Newport Beach
  • 5 out of 5 I have spent a lot of time in tactical boots over the years, and these are by far the best I have had the pleasure of wearing. Lightweight and durable, they are comfortable and provide the right amount of ankle support. They breathe well, and the composite toe is lighter and just as rugged as a steel toe. They may run just a little bit big, so if you are right on the cusp between two sizes, go with the smaller.

  • Great Boots

    Customer Rating
  • Date: 11/15/2010
    Reviewer: | Iowa
  • 5 out of 5 I love these boots! This is the first pair of side zips I have owned, and I won't go back! They are wearing well, fit well, and make it easier to get into quickly. I appreciate how easy they are to put on and take off. The soles are very durable, however I felt the leather could be thicker.

  • Bates Boot

    Customer Rating
  • Date: 10/11/2010
    Reviewer: | Texas
  • 4 out of 5 Good quality boot, except for the zipper. It is of lighter weight and the plastic material is not durable. All in all, I'd recommend this boot.

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SKU: 2263-5M
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SKU: 2263-85XW
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Black, 9, Medium
SKU: 2263-9M
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Black, 9, Extra Wide
SKU: 2263-9XW
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SKU: 2263-95M
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Black, 9.5, Extra Wide
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Black, 10, Medium
SKU: 2263-10M
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SKU: 2263-105M
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SKU: 2263-105XW
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Black, 11, Medium
SKU: 2263-11M
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SKU: 2263-11XW
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SKU: 2263-115M
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Black, 11.5, Extra Wide
SKU: 2263-115XW
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SKU: 2263-12M
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SKU: 2263-13M
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Black, 14, Medium
SKU: 2263-14M
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Black, 14, Extra Wide
SKU: 2263-14XW
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Black, 15, Medium
SKU: 2263-15M
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