Belleville 550 ST 8" Military Tactical Boots for Men, Hot Weather Boots

These are the best boots I have ever owned. I read other reviews which told me to get a smaller size because they run a little big and I'm glad I did because they fit perfect. I usually wear a size 11 so I ordered a size 10.5. Other reviews said they are very heavy and in my opinion they are but you get use to them after a day or so plus it is a good work out lol. These are my every day boots now. I have owned them for about 3 weeks and after the first week people were already saying they look like they have been in combat which brings me to my next point, they break in very easily. For me they were broken in within a couple of days. So far I have ran through mud, snow, ice, dirt, mulch, water, ect and they have yet to disappoint me. I have felt no leaks or anything. I have washed them few times and after letting them sit and dry they do age quickly but I believe they will last a long while and if they only last a year I will be happy because I can I always order another pair considering they are very inexpensive compared to Danner's USMC boots (which are $300+). Which these are a great alternative to the Danner USMC boots because these are also made in the U.S.A. Pros: Combat Boot Water Resistant Steel Toe Great to Run In Heavy Weight Boot (Some may so that's a con but I enjoy it) Breaks in Quickly Great Price Made in the U.S.A. Great for All Climates (Not just Hot Weather) Cons: Ages Quickly (But I think they will last a long while) Warnings: Get a half-size smaller than what you normally wear, because these boots do run big (Example I usually wear a 11 so I ordered a 10.5)

I was looking for a new pair of boots for work and decided to look into combat boots again because of all the new products out in the last ten years and because there are a lot more choices that are made in America now. I read all of the reviews I could find about this boot and similar styles from belleville and ordered them a half size smaller than what I normally wear. I'm glad I did as the fit is perfect. These boots are very comfortable and took no break in time. They seem to be very well built and I think they will last a long time. I'm a sheet metal worker who works in a shop an I'm walking around on concrete and metal pieces all day an am always using my boots to move or support large pieces of metal for assembly. The only problem I've had with these boots is the factory insole that I had to replace as soon as I tried the boots on. The insole made the boots fit awkwardly and when I first tried them on I thought there was something wrong with the left boot as it felt smaller than the right. I remembered another review about these boots about the insoles and as soon as I replaced them the boots fit perfectly. I would highly recommend these to anyone looking for high quality made in America boots. You'll be hard pressed to find American made boots of this quality at a better price.

Los mejores para la construcción pesada como el cemento

These are my first pair of new boots since I got out back in 2013. These feel SUPER comfortable, compared to my old ones, laces up real smooth and size (I’m usually a 9.5/10 depending on shoe brand) was pretty spot on. Over all, VERY happy with them. Looking to get good use out of them.

I've had these boots for 2 years now and decided to update my review. These are the best boots I've ever had. Super comfortable, super tough and they're just amazing. I've been using them for tough work for 2 years straight and they're just now starting to wear out and crack after having heavy stones drop on them more times than I can count, and thanks to the steel toe, I didn't feel a thing. The steel toe version are not marketed as waterproof, but I've had to work out in the rain with them and my feet have never gotten wet, even in HEAVY rain. You would have to submerge your entire foot in water to get your socks wet. They are phenomenal and I'm about to order another pair. I'll wear these forever!

I got these boots in my regular size, 8. They fit well, though a little snug. Not so bad that I can't wear them or needed to return them. I like the height of the boots, and I really like the speed laces and loops. I recommend tying small knots in the ends of the laces to prevent them from coming out of the loops when untying. I don't put these boots through a lot, so I expect them to last a very long time for me. The reason I gave 4 stars and not 5 is because they put some pressure on the bottom-to-sides of my big toes, which can cause callus to build up over time, and is a big reason I don't plan on ever putting these boots through a lot. They get uncomfortable for me after walking just a few miles in them. Maybe I should have sized up, or maybe the insoles just aren't right for my feet. Nonetheless, I still really like the boots!

Muy buena calidad y duran mucho

The seller, OutdoorEquipped, shipped the boots quickly, and has excellent customer service. I wear a size 9.5, I ordered an 8.5EE. The boots fit perfectly with no heel rubbing or top-of-foot tightness (which I experienced while breaking in my last pair of bellevilles). Great boots, Belleville are the only boots I will buy. My last pair of Bellevilles fit well, held up perfectly over the summer, but the vibram sole cracked during the winter. You can use these boots during winters, but I'd suggest not; each month of snow and ice probably takes a year off its life. Also, the vibram sole freezes, becomes very hard and brittle, and loses grippiness on ice. Note that this is not at all a problem with the boot, just the environment they're not intended for. Come Fall I will buy a pair of Bellevilles that is intended for use in cold weather. Update 10/29/2016: the sole of the left boot has a crack anterior to the arch. This is disappointing, these boots have not yet seen ice and the soles have already displayed brittleness. Once the weather turns cold the soles will almost certainly crack apart. I will have to buy new boots quickly before winter weather begins. Still gonna keep the 5 stars, as other than the 6-month life these are excellent boots. Just far more expensive than equivalently priced boots that last more than one year. I don't feel like taking the risk on another pair of bellevilles this winter, though.