5.11 Boots Rule!

[DSFREP]

I do not want to sound like a commercial but..........

I am very very picky about my boots.
I have high arches and a wide foot (I am not a monster) so many boots are not good. I have paid PRIMO bucks for Danner and a like. I am not putting Danner down, because they make a great boot.

Anyway, I order the 5.11 LE boot 8 in and got them yesterday.
Slipped those puppies on and it felt like I was wearing my running sneakers.
Virtually NO break in required, they come already shined and the Zipper on the side kicks a** (easy on and off).
They have a neat little (Hidden) pocket on each boot good for a cuff key or if you are not married, girl’s numbers and if you are married, you can hide your ring.....LOL.

Anyway, I would highly recommend these boots.

If I can wear them, anyone can....that is the cliché statement to make right at the end of any commercial?


Be safe


:D

[fedguy889]

How's the insulation/waterproofing on them? My agency issues us Danner Arcadias and they have horrible insulation/waterproofing.

[DSFREP]

Oh good question, I will be field testing these boots tomm.

I will advise.

[10RING]

How is the sizing? Did you buy the same size that you normally wear in sneakers? Sometimes boots run a little small. I wear a 9.5 but sometimes 9.5 boots are tight on me. Did you have any problems like that? (I'm trying to find a good boot for the academy)

[DSFREP]

Sizing was my normal 12 wide
I used them in the field today and they are as comfortable as I thought they would be.

Feet stayed warm and comfy

[sigy]

Well, it's new boot buying time again. I'm gonna have to give these new poop stompers a look. :)

[10RING]

JUst picked up some 5.11 8" Side zips today. These boots rock. Thanks for the tip. I'll be testing them in the academy (MPDC) next week.

[DSFREP]

Glad to help and congrats on MPD.

Stay safe and I hope to see you on the street there one day.

[pantless]

I recently picked up the 6 inch versions of the 5.11s. I haven't had much of a chance to field test them yet because I usually where my danners in the winter but so far they seem pretty light and warm, even in MN weather.

[DJ Blu]

just hoping for an update...

after wearing them for a week or so, any complaints, or more compliments?

the first few days are usually easy for me, i get blisters soon after though. Let us know.

[DJ Blu]

and how is the waterproofing holding out, are your feet staying dry too?

[DSFREP]

No complaints thuss far.

Been 2 weeks and still very comfortable and shine very easily.

[BigLew72]

Bates Enforcer Series side zips are GREAT!!!! Around 70 beans and very lightweight! I have had mine a week and am considering ordering another pair. The 5.11's arent available in 14 wide, or else I would have given them a whirl.

- BigLew :cool: