Work Duty Men's Rapid Response, Tactical Boot

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The shoe is so comfortable, with excellent design, i love the fact that it was a zippy type by its side. but i wish it was a steel toe

This is a "cut and paste" of the review I did on the Reebok "high boot" version ( Reebok Men's Rapid Response RB8895 Safety Boot ). Having tried both, the comments equally apply. Here goes.... These boots are really, really nice and very comfortable. I wasn't sure if I would like the side zipper, but it works well. The "pull-on" loop on the back is helpful. But if you have narrow feet you will find your feet swim in the forefoot unless you "pad" with additional (or thick) socks. If Reebok would make a "narrow" version (these "medium width" boots felt very much like "wide" boots), then we would have a SIX-star review. I've found that the 5.11 Men's 6" Taclite Boot is a better fit for my narrow feet (they are equally as comfortable, but lack the zipper). Size of these Reebok boots is about 1/2 size big (I wear size 11, but needed a 10.5 in the Reeboks (the 5.11 Taclite boots ran true: I wear 11 and the boots were an 11)). The zipper makes all the difference in what boot lace-up system is used. You'll note that the 5.11 Taclite boots use eyelets in the fabric while the Reeboks use plastic eyelets. If the Reeboks didn't have the zipper I would not ever touch them because the plastic eyelets are a highly possible point of failure. Given that most will lace up the Rebooks and leave them laced (using the zipper to take off and put on the boot) this is not too much of an issue (ergo, no plastic eyelets on the 5.11 Taclite boots). One other observation. Reviewers have complained that there is no steel toe but that the boots are advertised as safety boots. This is neither misleading nor incorrect. Yes, they are safety boots and yes they do not have a steel toe. But the product literature tells you that Reebok chose to not use steel so that there would be no issue with metal detectors, etc. In any event, the toe may not be steel, but it still seems to offer significant protection. In the end, if you're a lumberjack or the like and need real steel toe protection then these are not the boots for you. But if you are a soldier (etc.) these are perfect boots (and as a former armored vehicle crewman I can tell you not having steel toes is a plus: I remember having a pair of steel-toed boots and they helped my feet to freeze in the winter and roast in the summer). Reebok has done really, really well in these boots. If only they would make a narrow foot version!

GOOD BUY! True to size...very comfortable for all day wear. We are now required to wear safety shoes at work...and while I don't spend my entire day on the production floor...I got these boots just because I have to. Fit well...and US Mens' 10 1/2 is sized correctly. Good buy and I will get more when these wear out. So far, almost a year...and not an issue with them.

I have had several pairs of this boot for a number of years. I do a lot of walking with my dog and I do it mostly in these shoes. They are comfortable and easy to get into with the zipper on the side. I wear out the heels before anything else goes wrong. I do wish that the tongue of the shoe wasn't so long. It holds up my pants sleeve and I have to pull them free of the tongue. Other than that, these shoes are long lasting and remain comfortable.

Everything as advertised. This is one of the most comfortable pair of boots I have worn. Initially a little tight to get into, they break in very easily.

I have purchased Redwing and Wolverines work boots with composite toe. Neither one are even close to these. Most comfortable boots I have ever purchased. ( Fact) With the zipper on the side. Easy to put on and take off.