**POLL** Which boots should I get?

KLin

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Originally posted by: bradruth
Originally posted by: KLin
These ones

So when you're kicking the bad guy, it hurts just a little more. :thumbsup:

It could also hurt ME a lot more. I.E. broken toes.

Bah fine :p. I think I'd go with the Bates. The Converse ones look cheap to me for some reason.
 

NinjaGnome

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your asking for looks right? Because we cant know what types of things you like in a boot like Style, flex, weight, ect.
 

bradruth

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Originally posted by: NinjaGnome
your asking for looks right? Because we cant know what types of things you like in a boot like Style, flex, weight, ect.

I need to stay comfortable for 10+ hours doing a lot of standing, running, jumping, etc. I also need them to stay warm in winter and be able to grip on snow & ice.
 

IronWing

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Does your employer have a list of minimum requirements (steel shank, toe, height)? If not, you might look at some lower cut, light weight hiking boots like Aku.
 

Eli

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Cops wear Converse? Even if they are boots?

hmmm......

*boggle*
 

Stuxnet

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Damn those Bates boots look like they were ripped right out of one of the Terminator movies.

And is it just me or is 4.2lbs a lot to have strapped to your feet. It's been awhile since I weighed my footwear, but that seems like a lot.
 

bradruth

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Originally posted by: rxrfrx
Those are both nerd boots. Get some Docs.

They're police duty boots. For work. :confused:

Originally posted by: ironwing
Does your employer have a list of minimum requirements (steel shank, toe, height)? If not, you might look at some lower cut, light weight hiking boots like Aku.

Basically they have to be black boots. I have a pair of Ridge Air-Tac quarterboots, but the 8" look much more professional because pantlegs don't get caught on them.

Originally posted by: Eli
Cops wear Converse? Even if they are boots?

hmmm......

*boggle*

I don't concern myself with brand names. If it's a quality product that works well I don't really care who makes it.

Originally posted by: jbourne77
Damn those Bates boots look like they were ripped right out of one of the Terminator movies.

And is it just me or is 4.2lbs a lot to have strapped to your feet. It's been awhile since I weighed my footwear, but that seems like a lot.

That does sound like a lot, but they're supposed to be a lot lighter than most boots. :confused:
 

PHiuR

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Id go for the Bates
but i would also try to find some others...they both look ugly to me :D
 

bradruth

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Originally posted by: MX2times
Stomp on the baddies with some Timberlands

They make good work boots, but they're not really geared toward police work.

Originally posted by: PHiuR
Id go for the Bates
but i would also try to find some others...they both look ugly to me :D

Keep in mind that the only part that will be visible is really the front, because my pants will cover the majority.
 

bradruth

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Originally posted by: Vaerilis
I like my boots, they are still being made with some minor modifications: Image from Google, another one.
Simple, but durable. I have no idea what brand they are, since there is no Soviet army anymore.

:thumbsdown:

I need something a little more modern, and I'd strongly prefer a zipper boot so I don't have to lace up everytime.