Bates Boots CT Tactical series Review

One of my colleagues had this to say about the Bates Durashocks CT-8 Boot:

I've been wearing the Bates CT-8 style 2298 for several months now. Even when I've worn them for 12 hour stretches these duty boots have kept me very comfortable. The Bates 2298 uses a durashocks comfort technology to absorb shock and provide more than adequate cushion. They use Gore-tex crosstech to stay waterproof, breathable and resistant to blood borne pathogens like HIV. This feature makes them beneficial to a person who is an EMT or any Police officer working in conditions that require this high level of protection. The Crosstech also adds chemical resistance. As far as uniform footwear goes, these boots rank very highly. The soles are oil resistant and slip resistant. The Bates CT series that includes the 2298 (CT-8 8-inch) and the 2299 (CT-6 6 inch), use a high quality YKK zipper. This is very important as the zipper can be a real stress point on a duty boot. Given that they are non-metallic, I've had no problems going through metal detectors at security checkpoints. I anticipate that these boots will prove to be very durable considering that they're made of a combination of real leather and ballistic nylon. Bates is a very high quality brand and has been making military boots for the US government for decades. Also, because these boots have the Durashocks comfort system, they come with a 30 day money back comfort guarantee. I hope this review will help you to make your decision. I can recommend these boots to police, EMT, Security and firefighters alike.

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