Bates Tactical Sport 2 Black shoes

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08.06.2026

Review for model:

I bought the shoes in January and have been wearing them ever since – they work great. They survived the winter without letting in water and even in high temperatures they are comfortable. I wear them both daily and for trips to the mountains or forest. I definitely recommend them and intend to buy them again.

The workmanship of the shoes is of very high quality. They're light, although the sizing is slightly larger compared to standard sizing. The lacing system stabilises well, but the zip doesn't make putting them on as easy as I expected.

After eight months and very occasional use, the shoes split at the back seam. They were sent back for a warranty claim and repaired (despite my request for a replacement pair), but I was told that if this issue happens again the claim will be rejected because the thread structure was damaged (by a mechanical factor). If the seams in TACTICAL shoes can't withstand putting the shoes on and the manufacturer can consider this mechanical damage, then I wouldn't recommend this brand. Also, the shoes often come apart at the junction between the sole and the upper. My previous model had the same problem.

I've had these shoes for just over a month now, so I've had some time to get to know them. They're comfortable, with a wide front that doesn't squeeze your toes. My feet barely sweat in them and putting them on and taking them off is quick and easy thanks to the zip. They're also light, so they don't tire my feet when walking. The only downside is that when I work in the morning in the nursery and the bushes are wet, after a while you can feel the moisture. Despite this, in this respect, they're much better than other shoes like Under Armour Stellar. However, compared to the 5.11 shoes, which I also bought at militaria.pl, they're still a bit behind when it comes to water resistance. Overall, these shoes are worth recommending. We'll see how durability goes, as they don't have it easy.