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Bates Men's 11" Paratrooper Side Zip Boot

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Size: 10


Color: Black


Features

  • 100% Leather
  • Imported
  • Rubber sole
  • Shaft measures approximately 11" from arch
  • zippers

Description

Founded in 1885 as a dress shoe manufacturer, today Bates Footwear is dedicated to the development and manufacturing of uniform footwear for all branches of the military and civilian police forces. In 2003, the company joined the billion-dollar footwear giant, Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. and is headquartered in Rockford, Michigan. Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is one of the world’s leading marketers of branded casual, active lifestyle, work, outdoor sport and uniform footwear. The company’s portfolio of highly recognized brands includes: Bates, Chaco, Cushe, Hush Puppies, HYTEST, Merrell, Sebago and Wolverine. The company is also the exclusive footwear licensee of popular brands including Cat Footwear, Harley-Davidson Footwear, and Patagonia Footwear. The company’s products are carried by leading retailers in the U.S. and globally in 190 countries or territories.


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13 x 6 x 4 inches; 2.2 Ounces


Item model number ‏ : ‎ ENFORCER 11" PARATROOPER-M


Department ‏ : ‎ Mens


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 31, 2005


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Bates Tactical Footwear


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    • Mostly good
Size: 11 Color: Black
Boots are good quality except for one of the buttons that is not aligned properly, prevents it from securing.
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2022 by Richard
    • Love these boots!
*Just a note that my purchase of these boots was mainly for style and comfort than for function. So I cannot comment on how they hold up as far as work-wear or day-in-day-out use. I wear them for the looks and the feel.* I have searched high and low for great combat/paratrooper style boots, I considered many brands, including Doc Martins and Demonia (a gothic style brand), none of which fit properly or had much in the way of size options. I even went so far as to import some from the UK (Grinders) but these Bates are unparalleled. They fit like a charm, but I did have to make sure to measure my feet to get the exact right size. Boot sizing is a tricky thing. The Grinders I bought (Herald model) did not fit due to a mistake on my part in measuring; but regardless, those only come in whole sizes and you cannot choose different widths, similar to the Docs and Demonia boots. So I knew I would not find the right fit anyway since it turns out I wear a wide (EE) and not the 'standard' medium (D) width. So despite liking the look of the Grinders just a bit more than these since they are a dull wax-finished leather (satin black) all over, as well as other small stylistic differences, I can confidently say these Bates are much better overall. For one thing, the zipper sides are a HUGE plus, since lacing up boots tall boots like this every time I want to put them on or take them off is a no-go. That could be fine for concerts or going out for the night, but since we take our shoes off in homes here in Canada, forget lacing up 14-hole boots every time you go in or out of someone's place! These are tie once, never again. Love it. They also do look quite nice with the shiny accents on the toe and back; I've come to like it more and more. One shortcoming I find is that I wish they had more eyelets and no 'gap' part way up the lacing, it makes them look a bit messy and limits the type of lacing styles you can do. I wanted to do ladder style lacing but that didn't work out due to the gap (also due to the fact that the laces that come with them just aren't long enough, so I would have to buy longer laces to do special lacing like that). The Grinders were a bit better in that respect. But there is no substitute for a perfect fit, and as someone who wears runners most of the time, these are close to as comfortable as runners. I also considered the Corocans and the Rocky zip-side combat boots; it was pretty much a toss-up between the 3, except for some small stylistic differences; I liked the look of the Corocans better than the Rockys, but to be honest, being in Canada and not 100% confident of what the fit was going to be like, and returns being very pricey, I rolled the dice on the ones that were cheapest in my size (you may notice that they vary in price as to the size, I'm not sure why), so it ended up being the Bates. I'm glad it was. Next time I may try out the Corocans as well, they are about $30 more though. Anyway overall these are a great boot, and from other reviews I've read, they hold up quite well so I'm looking forward to that. BTW, these do not have a steel toe, so take that into consideration. The Grinders I bought did, but since I'm not using them for anything that requires a steel toe, it's actually a good thing that these do not, as it makes them lighter. *Edit - as of Mar. 2014 - I've worn these to several concerts and they have been great. They didn't leave me wishing I'd worn runners for sure: they help protect your feet out on the floor and look badass while doing it, plus they don't have a steel toe so if security had any issue with that you'd be in the clear (I haven't had any problems with that so far). The only issue I have is that the shiny parts get a bit scuffed and it's hard to keep them looking new. That's a small caveat though, and I can still highly recommend these. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2013 by Mark
    • Great
Size: 9.5 Color: Black
Great
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2022 by Full Scary Uncle
    • Good boots
Size: 10.5 Color: Black
May be too early to say but they fit true to size, a bit of a squeeze to get on at first but they fit well and are comfortable. Broke in quickly.
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2022 by Gaven Wages
    • Why Did I Wait?
Size: 9.5 Color: Black
I ordered 9 and 91/2. Wasn’t sure in size. The 91/2 was perfect for me. A little extra wiggle room in toe area but everything else perfect. Never opened the size 9. I work in an office in Manhattan. Lots of walking and subways. Boots are very comfortable with a little bit of height so my trousers hit perfectly on top. Lace up boot means I can cross my legs and no sock top showing. Unlike slip in boots (wide at calf) I’m not pulling my cuffs down when they used to get hung up on shorter boots. The polished toe looks a bit dressy and the soles aren’t clunky so I don’t look like I’m wearing combat boots. But I’m wearing combat boots. Comfortable. Love them. I liked slip in boots for speed and thought boots with laces and a zipper were odd. Now I get it. Put them in once. Zipper up. Do the laces once and you noe have a snug fit boot with quick release zipper. Brilliant. A snug fit. No chafing from a loose fit. Zipper for relatively fast removal. It is not a 3 second slip on - but I’m getting faster each time. The comfort, fit and looks are worth the extra time it takes to get them back on. If you aren’t sure then buy a pair. If you are almost convinced then buy them now. Also will be perfect for motorcycle. That just saved me $300 right there. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2022 by Scott E. Redstone
    • Really slick boots that are worth the price.. and the pain :/
Let me start by saying that these are some of the best boots I've ever owned. The construction is really nice, they look great for both work and formal situations. and they can give you an added boost if you're the type of person who's.... vertically challenged lol. That being said, I've never worn a pair of shoes that have eaten up my heels and ankles more than these. I now really understand the pain people have gone through for years wearing high heels and little black boots just because they look good lmao. At the end of the day though, they will break in (slooowwllyyy) over time, and if you're only wearing them once or twice a week like me, then it shouldn't be too much of a problem. Until they're broken in though, just double sock, buy some heel stickers, and maybe carry around a few bandaids just in case! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2022 by Robert Bautista
    • Perfect fit, beautiful shine
Size: 10 Color: Black
Review Image by James
Love the fit and height of these boots. The toes and heels are mirror-shined right out of the box. My left boot squeaks a bit, but they're new and with some use, and maybe some mink oil, I'm sure that won't be an issue. Thank you Bates!
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2022 by James
    • Great protection for a firefighter
Size: 10.5 Color: Black
Review Image by Jenny F.
Great ankle support for a firefighter, good tread on boot,snake proof,Great ventilation, good zipper protection, son is very happy with product, they clean up easy
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2022 by Jenny F.

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