Maelstrom Men's Tactical Work Boots with Side Zipper – Lightweight Leather Military Style, Comfortable, Durable and Breathable for Outdoors
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Size: 10.5 Wide
Color: Black
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Are these boots comfortable for all-day wear? Yes. Cushioned insoles and EVA midsoles help keep your feet comfortable all day. Are the side zippers easy to use? Yes. YKK side zippers make getting in and out quick and easy. What are these boots good for? Ideal for tactical duty, security, work, hiking, training, and outdoor use. Do these boots require a break-in period? Minimal. The cushioned design helps provide comfort from the start. Are these boots true to size? They are designed to fit true to size. For the best fit, refer to the size chart and choose the size you normally wear in men's footwear.
Package Dimensions : 13.11 x 12.4 x 4.57 inches; 1.24 pounds
Item model number : Tactical Combat Boots 8'' ZIPPER-M
Department : mens
Date First Available : June 24, 2015
Manufacturer : Maelstrom Footwear
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Best Sellers Rank: #20,569 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry) #10 in Men's Military & Tactical Boots
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Customer Reviews: 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (11,112)
Color: Black
Toe Style: soft-toe
Boot Form Type: Combat
Heel Type: low-heel
Seasons: Fall
Pattern: Solid
Style Name: Military
Occasion: Work
Item Weight: 1.2 pounds
Shoe Height Map: Ankle-High
lining-description: Fabric
Outer Material: Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
Sole Material: Man Made
Material Fabric: Leather
Brand: Maelstrom
Model Name: T5180z
Style Number: T5180Z
UPC: 818320012104
Global Trade Identification Number: 04
Manufacturer: Maelstrom Footwear
Closure Type: Zip
Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant
Embellishment Feature: Zipper
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Top Amazon Reviews
Size: 8
Color: Black, Waterproof
These tactical boots were a huge hit as a gift; my brother-in-law loves them and wears them practically every day for work and outdoor activities. Their robust, modern, and professional design pairs perfectly with workwear, casual outfits, or adventure gear. They are surprisingly lightweight, preventing foot and leg fatigue after long hours of standing or walking. My brother-in-law loves how his feet stay cool and dry all day; the toe box offers the perfect amount of space—neither too tight nor too loose—and they feel comfortable and flexible right from day one, without the typical chafing or stiffness found in traditional work boots. They work wonderfully for long walks, jobs that require standing, or even hiking and outdoor activities.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2026 by Eldi Barrios
I work as a security guard on a fairly large property, and I do A LOT of walking, so I had been looking for a while to replace my old Altama jungle boots. While I really liked the Altama's, which were durable, comfortable and breathed well, I wasn't ready to dish out $140 for a new pair. I liked the look and feel of the jungle boots, so I started looking for a replacement that had good reviews, but couldn't quite find much. Rothco, Fox, all the others were cheap, but had horrible reviews. The only boots that were at a good price and had good reviews were Maelstrom, so I figured at $40 it wouldn't be that much of a loss if they failed on me. I have been really surprised by these boots so far. First thing I noticed when I got them was how light they are. They are very flexible, and seem to be put together fairly well. The stitching doesn't seem as durable as what was on my Altamas, but at $100 cheaper it's definitely good enough. I noticed they were a little bit big on my feet when I first put them on, so I put in a pair of odor eater insoles in them, and it fits a little better. I work about 25 hours a week, and after wearing them for about 2 months this is what I've found: Pros: -They are very comfortable. I'm not sure if its the boot, the insoles I put in or a combo of both, but I feel like I could wear these all day long and not care. -They are easy to get on and off. My old Atlama's, as nice as they were, were stiff and a real pain to get on and off. The Maelstroms are much easier. -They breath very well for 9" boots. It's not like I'm wearing sandals with these things on, but compared to other boots I've worn, they definitely have kept my feet cool as the weather has gotten warmer. On the days that I've worn them in the snow they kept my feet warm, too. -While I've only worn them for a few months they seem pretty durable. Cons: -The rubber sole is soft. Very soft. In some ways this is good, and in others bad. The good? The grip is incredible. On snow, ice, anything, I get traction. I've never had boots this good when it comes to grip. The bad? It wears down really fast. I am almost always walking on hard tile or pavement, but after just a few months of wearing these the rubber is already getting worn down. Honestly I don't think they'll make it much more than a year, but then again most people wouldn't be putting on as many miles on them as I do in a day. Who knows, maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised. -As I said before, the stitching just doesn't seem that durable. It's held up well so far, no problems at all. But compared to my old boots it just doesn't seem as good. Overall I have been very impressed with these boots. At $40 it just can't be beat. They're comfy, look good, and have been durable so far. While the rubber may be wearing down quick, I'm willing to buy another pair considering the low cost. I'd recommend these boots to anyone.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2014 by Ben
Size: 12
Color: Tan
I bought this same pair of boots 5 years ago and used them for camping, hiking, yard work, landscaping, garage work, metal work and moving. I used them only for my dirty and rough jobs to take the beating I didn’t want my nice shoes to take and they’ve held up all this time. They’re still usable, but I figured it’s probably time to retire the old ones so I bought the same pair again. They were water resistant, but if you’re kicking through a lot of dew-covered grass and they get soaked, the water will get through. So not waterproof. I only had a couple issues with them over the lifespan of my old ones. First, early on some stitching came out of the front rubber of the toe, but that never affected anything and the rubber never separated so not really an issue. Second, I had to replace the shoelaces a handful of times because they snapped a few times. Probably due to the nature of the work I did with them in dirt and mud and wet environments creating more friction and rust in the grommets over time. Not a big deal to me. Laces can be replaced and the shoes didn’t fall apart. Third, if I brought the zipper down to the bottom too hard, it used to get stuck there unless I pulled really hard. But they never broke even with the force I put into them so it worked for me. Finally, the velcro wore out after about 3.5 years but still sort of works currently. Upon buying the new pair, they feel very cushy and ergonomic in the soles and upper rim. The zipper works fine all the way to the bottom and the Velcro is new so it works fine of course. Overall I would recommend these shoes. They held up pretty well and are a fair price. I even got the black leather ones for other uses some years ago, but I don’t use those as often. They hold up just as well, they just get hot in the sun as black leather does.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024 by DarianT88
For years I have been buying Bates Tactical boots. They're great, not terribly expensive for good boots, but I'm at a place right now where I need to spend less. When I saw these boots they were within my budget. I wasn't sure how they'd stack up to Bates, but the moment I put them on it felt like I was putting on a well fit glove but for my feet. I didn't even have to deal with the stiffness of breaking them in like I had for every pair of Bates I've ever owned. The zipper is a good chunky size on the side I never have to struggle with. I do a ton of walking for work so if these hold up for a year or MORE (my Bates usually last a year) these will be my go to boots forever.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2026 by Mr. Chocobo
Size: 14 Wide
Color: Tan
It's a great pair of boots, but they won't last long under heavy-use. I work on concrete flooring 4 days out of the week and walk through grass and the like pretty much every day. Externally, the boots are in perfect condition. No complaints... internally though, is all the wear and tear you'd expect... some of it I'm not entirely sure how it's fallen apart or become worn. The front where your toes are, there's some kind of flexible plastic in that area that I assume is to keep the shoes in its form as well as help keep water out. Yeah, that stuff is brittle after 3-4 months and it's ungodly annoying to remove as it falls apart and stabs your toes until you shake it out or go in there and pull it all out with your hand. Removing it doesn't do anything bad to the shoe. There are no detrimental problems after I removed the brittle plastic stuff. The other wear and tear issue is the shoe has a side-zipper and I use it. Makes getting the boots on and off 1000 times easier, but somehow the inside where the back of your leg would sit up in the boot has started wearing off where normally this type of wear and tear is due to your heel rubbing up against it as it goes in the shoes and out of it. I'm not sure why it's showing this type of wear and tear but it is. Also, if you do buy these shoes, prepare to invest heavily into extra sole padding on the inside if you work in conditions like mine. I currently use the original padding. (I assume it's disintegrated by now, the original padding is never worth anything in any shoe), 1 heavy workload padding and 1 gel padding meant for work, and that just barely helps the inevitable foot pain after 2-3 days of work. And you'll likely have to replace all that padding after 2 months or so when you're weight and workload has murdered it into not being as effective as when you first bought it.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2023 by Chad
Size: 14 Wide
Color: Black
Fit BEAUTIFULLY. I love the zipper as well, made it easier to take off and put on. Definitely accessible. The quality of the boots itself actually help a lot too. The durability is fantastic and the anti slip is 100% true. So far so good, it's a perfect fit and the quality matched what it promise. For those who's looking for good boots involving work, this would be it 😩👌✨
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Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2026 by Samoamaoi9099
I'll be up front, this is not a thorough or even completely fair review of these boots. I just received my pair in the mail a day or two ago and haven't even fully put them on to see if they fit, etc... yet. The reason I'm leaving this one star review is because while I was attempting to do this, one of the included laces broke while I was tightening them to tie the boot. All but snapped in two. To be honest I'm not surprised, because I thought that the laces felt kind of cheap/flimsy before the one that snapped even had a chance to break. The overwhelming majority of other reviews give the impression that these are very "tough" (but comfortable) boots, which is exactly what I want and they may yet be that, but it's hugely disappointing that the manufacturer would skimp on quality laces and allow people to have such a bad first impression of these boots over so small a piece of the overall product which, I reiterate, many other reviewers have expressed high levels of satisfaction with. I plan on getting a pair of boot laces from the neighborhood grocery store so I can give these boots a second try within the next day or two, and will update my review after doing so. UPDATE 4/17/2017 :::: Got some replacement laces only to find out that the boot is slightly too small for comfort, as some other reviewers have noted. Exchanged for correct size and wore these boots to work only to find out that the "slip & oil-resistant outsole" is not so slip OR oil resistant and DO NOT provide "great traction on all terrains and surfaces." I work in the kitchen of a fairly busy diner and there is usually a good chunk of grease on the floor from about a hundred different potential sources, making a good pair of truly slip resistant shoes an indispensable asset on the job. Sadly, these boots don't even provide good traction on a plain old wet floor, and I was slipping and sliding even while mopping the floor, moving my feet by exerting force on the mop as much as I was moving the mop by exerting force using my feet. All this left my right foot spazzing out after the night was finally over because of the fact that it was constantly trying in vain to adjust for the fact that my feet were sliding off in god only knows what direction. My last pair of shoes, a Dr. Scholl's leather work shoe that I only replaced because the sole was starting to fall off, could handle this task just fine, so I was confident that a boot highly rated by a multitude of police/EMT/firemen, etc... would definitely be up to par. The worst part of finding this out was realizing that, because I had now worn them outside of a "testing safe" area that would definitely put them in "worn" condition, I probably won't be able to return them and/or get my money back for these boots that don't live up to the promises of their manufacturer.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2017 by Noah Ahmed
Size: 9.5
Color: Black
I am a paramedic and use this boot for work. I was skeptical at first due to the low price. Boots usually last me around 6-8 months, I am very hard on them. I will update this as I use them more but I will list my first impressions below. Pros: Very lightweight boot, I don't feel weighed down but it still seems to have plenty of traction. I have used it so far in muddy conditions, as well as climbing up hills and going through puddles. My feet are staying dry and the boot seems to clean up pretty easily. The zipper works nice and does not seem to get jammed up. The value is outstanding, it fits the same as my bates boots and feels like a 511 in terms of comfort. It is blood borne resistant. Cons: The leather feels thinner than other boots I have owned, not sure how this will play out in the long run. Overall: it is a nice boot for the money 49.99 on amazon. It arrived very quickly took 3 days free shipping. I am satisfied with my purchase. I will update this review in about a month. 2 month update: I wear these at work I on average work 72-96 hours a week, these boots have been in rain, mud, oil spills, gas leaks, and house fires. They have held up very well, the only evidence of any damage is one scuff mark on the top of the boot. In wet conditions my feet have stayed dry and warm. They seem to grip the surface well. The best feature I have found so far is they are very lightweight, and after a day on my feet I don't feel like I am dragging them. I highly recommend this. 1 year 5 month update: I figured my boots were getting a little too scratched up, so I would order another pair. I cannot believe these boots have lasted over a year and 5 months. I still wear them everyday. The zipper and Velcro both are working fine. I have polished them a total of 5 times, they have been in rain, sleet, snow, mud, salt, oil, fuel spills, and any other disaster you can name. My feet stay dry in them, I have no complaints. These are a great boot, they are starting to show their age but just from being worn out, never thought I could say that about a boot. I will try to attach some pictures. I am buying new ones today, but will continue to use these around the farm. I will post another update when they finally break. I am also going to try to add some photos of the boots. The pictures of the boots are ones that are over a year and a half old (2nd pair purchased) I am still happy with them, they have lasted. I am not easy on my boots. I have not been compensated in any way shape or form.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2013 by Mark frank