Bates Tactical Sport 2 Black shoes

The craftsmanship of these shoes is of a very high standard. They are light, although the size is slightly bigger compared to the standard sizing. The lacing system stabilizes well, but the zipper does not make putting them on as easy as I expected.

After eight months and very occasional use, the shoes split at the seam at the back. They were sent in for a warranty repair and fixed (despite my request for a replacement), but I was informed that if this defect occurs again, the claim will be rejected because the thread structure was damaged (by mechanical factors). If the seams in TACTICAL shoes can't withstand just putting them on, and the manufacturer can classify that as mechanical damage, then I do not recommend this brand. Also, the shoes often come unglued at the sole-upper connection. My previous model had the same problem.

I have had these shoes for just over a month, and I've already gotten to know them a bit. They are comfortable and have a wide front, so they don't squeeze my toes. My feet hardly sweat in them, and thanks to the zipper, putting them on and taking them off is quick and convenient. Additionally, they are lightweight, so they don't tire my legs while walking. The only downside is that when I work in the morning in the nursery and the shrubs are wet, after some time, you can feel the moisture. Despite this, in this regard, they perform much better than other shoes, like Under Armour Stellar. However, they still fall a bit short of 5.11 shoes, which I also bought on militaria.pl, especially in terms of waterproofness. Overall, these shoes are worth recommending. We'll see how durable they are, because they don't have it easy.