Men's Bates GX-8 GTX SZ

These are the best and most comfortable boots I have ever owned. This is my second pair and will never wear anything else. I wear them for work and riding my Harley.

I bought these boots 3 years ago for use during commissioning and startup in petrochemical plants worldwide. Hours can be be 84+ a week. I've worn these boots in 8 different projects and they are still like new. My feet are always comfortable!!!

I bought a pair of these boots for motorcycle touring. I was looking for a pair of Gore-Tex boots that would provide good foot and ankle protection, yet be comfortable enough for a full day of walking around, thus eliminating the need to pack a pair of street shoes. (Motorcycle boots are notoriously bad for lots of standing and walking.) I have yet to test the Gore-Tex waterproof feature, but I've worn them every day for the past two weeks and they get more comfortable every day. I'm looking forward to lots of motorcycle travel this summer and I think these may be the best boots I've owned in my 30 years of riding.

I wear these boots to ride my Honda Valkyrie. I love the composite toes and the breathe-ability of these boots. They are very comfortable even for all day rides. They "walk" well and are waterproof. I wear them in summer and winter. I love how easy the zippers allow them to come off and be put on. Really a top notch product and very reasonably priced. Get some.

I've put these boots to the test and they have out performed any other I've owned...and I have owned many. I'm prior military and these boots offer fantastic support around the ankle for running. Whether your like parade gloss or standard Kiwi, these boots hold a mirror polish well. For construction the leather holds up against minor tearing, fraying, and chaffing; kick all you want. The steel toe absorbs shock well. For hunting,fishing, and trapping these boots are incredible. My feet never sweat in the Summer or while running or hiking and have kept my feet warm in a tree stand at approx. 20 degrees F. I've even had my feet in water up to the second(from the bottom) lace with no water penetration. I've really been hard on these boots and after 13 months the only problem I've had is with the sole starting to wear out and fray at the bottom edges; however, given all that I've put this pair through I'm truly surprised it took this long...I normally can only get a high-dollar pair of boots to last about 3-6 months. You'll get your moneys worth out of these guys!

I prefer Bates. They are very comfortable. The Gore-tex keeps my feet dry no matter how long my feet stay in the boots and no matter how hot, cold, or rainy it gets. No sweaty feet! This boot performs well and is durable. My only complaint is with the soles. DO NOT RUN OR MAKE SUDDEN MOVEMENTS ON WET FLOORS INDOORS!!! Slip resistant they are not. The soles are the only part of these boots that will wear out.

I work as a Motorcycle Instructor and spend 6-8 hours at a time on a Hot Asphalt Range. These Boots were Comfortable from the first day. Kept my feet cool which suprised me and get feeling better every day! The only problem I have had is that they are Slippery on damp or wet floors. Worked outside the weekend of the Nashville Flood and wished I would have had these boots! Am now thinking about ordering a lower cut pair of the same boot. Good Value!