Starting the academy soon need some recommendations for some affordable comfortable boots.
Any recommendations for comfortable affordable work boots
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Starting the academy soon need some recommendations for some affordable comfortable boots.
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Regular Bates side zip boots. They’re like $100 last I checked and they’ll last.
https://www.galls.com/bates-tactical-sport-2-tall-side-zip-boots
I had cheap Danners that I loved, but they wore out fast. They stopped selling the model, so I had to find a different boot.
I’ve been running Thorogood tactial jump boot with a side zip and polishable toe. About $150, they’re great for the money. Comfortable, not too warm in the summer and keep me warm in the winter. Never had a problem with them getting wet. If you like the style, I recommend them. I’ve been running this pair almost two years and they holding up well.
https://preview.redd.it/m1n8rz2u0kse1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=20c7dfb4c3f5ad1c6a5d9f9836e9f412fdeffeb1
https://thorogoodusa.com/uniform-shoes/dutyboots/
If you don’t need a shine and don’t have a height requirement I wear the Solomon speed assaults. Feels like a tennis shoe and was about 160. I know garmont makes something similar called the nemisis. About 140 off of gov x.
Don’t skimp on boots, buy the best you can afford. Also take into account the terrain where you work. You don’t need a heavy lug sole in most urban environments.