Bates Delta ICS series tactical Uniform Boots

fEven when I've worn the Bates Delta 8 style 2368 for 12 hour stretches these duty boots have kept me very comfortable. The Bates 2368 uses a very thick insole to absorb shock and provide more than adequate cushion. They use Gore-tex to stay waterproof and breathable. This feature makes them beneficial to a person who is an EMT or any Police officer working in conditions that require protection from the elements. As far as uniform footwear goes, these Delta series Bates boots rank very highly. The soles are oil resistant and slip resistant. The Bates Delta series that includes the 2368 (Delta-8 8-inch) and the 2366 (Delta-6 6 inch), use a high quality 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 American military for decades. The comfort system on the Bates Delta boots is quite unique. It's called Individual Comfort System (ICS). On the underside of the insole sits a dial. Two of the positions on the ICS dial are dedicated to compensating for pronation and supination (walking in and walking out). This can really make a difference for people who tend to wear their boots unevenly in that it will help to reduce ankle, knee and back pain and by reducing the overall stress to your body could help to mediate some of the negative cumulative effects that work can have on you later in life. The other two settings help to alternate between comfort and support. This choice would be a personal preference. The fit on these boots is pretty true to size. The medium width is like a regular D width while the wides run like an EE. I recommend these boots to police, EMT, Security and firefighters alike. Take a look at the youtube video about these boots here
The Bates Delta series come in these options:

Women's Delta 6 inch Side zip: E02746 / 2746
Women's Delta 8 inch Side zip: E02748 / 2748
Men's Delta 6 inch Side zip: E02346 / 2346
Men's Delta 8 inch Side zip: E02348 / 2348
Men's Delta 6 inch Waterproof Gore-tex Side zip: E02366 / 2366
Men's Delta 8 inch Waterproof Gore-tex Side zip: E02368 / 2368

They can all be found on Policefeet.com at a very low price with free shipping.

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I'm really impressed with the Bates CT 2298 waterproof tactical boot. This boot is made of full grain leather and has the Bates Durashock system. The Durashock system is found in many of the Wolverine work boots. As bates is a brand manufactured by Wolverine World Wide, the company was able to test this comfort system in a wide variety of boots. The Bates ct (2298 and 2299) series come in a tall 8 inch boot as well as a shorter 5 inch boot. Both come with very sturdy YKK zippers.



Rather than using regular Gore-tex, Bates used Crosstech to provide breathable waterproofing while maintaining resistance to blood borne pathogens like HIV. This seems like a no brainer for anyone working with the public.



These boots have a shank for support and very aggressive outsoles that rate pretty well on the James slip resistance scale. On top of all of that, they come with a money back guarantee on the comfort. These boots can be found on policefeet.com policefeet.com at a very low price with free shipping...2 ways in case you get the wrong size at first. I buy lots of my department's boots at policefeet.com because they usually ship the next day and provide excellent service.
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Bates M-9 Men's Tan Desert Assault Tactical Boots 2450 Review

I have been wearing the Bates Boots: M-9 Men's Tan Desert Assault Tactical Boots 2450 for about a month now. I decided to try them out for the spring and summer. These Bates desert boots are designed for hot weather climates and constant movement. The boots are durable and kept my feet cool. Bates used a combination of leather and nylon to insure the comfort, quality, and breathability of these tactical boots. Bates has added a thin layer of thinsulate brand insulation to these desert boots so that the wearer can be comfortable in changing temperatures but at the same time not overheat.The 2450 M-9 tactical boots are equipped with a molded vibram sole that provides both comfort and long wear.
The really unique feature about these assault boots is the moisture wicking liner inside of the boot. No matter how breathable your boots are you are always going to see some perspiration during continues movement. The Bates moisture wicking liner helps to reduce and eliminate this perspiration by pulling it away from the foot. In my opinion these hot weather boots are good for anyone that is looking for a boot to get through the spring, summer, and fall months with the best degree of comfort. Though these are military tactical boots they are a good addition to anyone's boot lineup.


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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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