NORTIV 8Men's Breathable Tactical Military Work Boots Side Zipper Leather Lightweight Hiking Motorcycle Combat Boots 8 Inches Recon

Giving five stars due to the quality and feel. Lightweight, sturdy, comfortable. Have only worn for about a week though so can't speak to longevity of the shoe.Sizing:Not removing any stars for this, but the sizing seemed weird to me. I am a woman who normally wears women's size 8.5 or 9. I first ordered the men's size 7, (which normally corresponds to a women's 8.5) and they were HUGE. Like a women's size 10, way too big all around. I exchanged for a men's size 6.5 (which normally corresponds to a women's 8), but this time they were true to size! Unfortunately for me, that means they fit small on my foot as men's 6.5/women's 8 is not my usual size. I'm keeping them anyways as they are close enough, but I do feel it on my big toe nail the fact that I don't have much toe room in front like I would normally wear.Zipper + Laces:Also adding a photo of an alternate tying method that has been working for me. (Note that I am not military and just wear these casually, so not sure if military would allow tying laces like this or not.) Leave the top bow tied all the time, use the zipper to loosen shaft, then have a second tie across the ankle that you tie/untie every time. I do this as the zipper does not go far down enough to use the zipper alone unless your laces are super loose, but pulling the laces on this shoe never seemed to get it tight enough across my ankle until I added the second ankle bow.

Nice boots with a great price. This is the second pair I have bought. They are very comfortable and hold up well. The side zipper makes them quick to put on and take off. The best part is they feel like wearing sneakers instead of work boots. I Work 13 or 14 hours a day with miles of walking and 16 flights of stairs on a light night. I bought my first pair about 8 months ago and they are still in great shape.

After 8 years of daily wearing a pair of 5.11, 6 inch boots I decided to semi retire them and, after reading many reviews, I decided to purchase the Nortive 8 inch boots, primarily because they were lightweight. After I received them, I finished lacing them up and wore them for a couple of inside my house. After two days, I contemplated returning them because they were much wider even though the size 12 I chose wasn’t described being wide. But, after using over the calf cotton boot socks I decided to keep them.Overall, the quality appears to be very good. The seams are tight with no dangling threads and the zippers operate fairly smoothly. They are almost as light as the 5.11, 6 inch boots in spite of being 2 inches taller. I’ve been wearing them for three days now and can confidently say that they’re very comfortable for all day wear.While they do fit my current needs, there’s a few things that I don’t like. I typically wear an 11.5 medium but, Nortive didn’t offer half sizes so the only option was to upsize to the 12. They do list a “Wide” option but no medium. The speed lacing eyes are too narrow to accommodate 550 paracord which is my choice for replacement laces. The eyes are also thin and are prone to falling. I’ve experienced this on a few pairs of boots while lacing them up. These boots also lack adequate ventilation and are hot to wear. I’m a retired paramedic and have been wearing duty boots for 30 years and never had a problem with sweaty feet until wearing these boots. The Nortiv’s have ventilation holes but offer no air exchange. I will try wool boot socks to see if they make a difference.My synopsis is they’re well made, comfortable for all day wear although they have poor ventilation, they’re easy to put on and remove using the zippers and, offer good ankle support. For the price, they’re a good value. Only time will tell if they’re durable.

Let’s start with the cost, for such great quality the price is reasonable bare in mind I wear these shoes daily at work,they are comfy and don’t easily stretch out.No pain in my legs after long hours of standing, and easy to go on and off. A win purchase.

I’ve been working as a correctional officer for a few years now, and finding the right pair of boots has always been important to me. These Boots have been a quiet, steady game changer.They’re comfortable from the start no harsh break-in period, just supportive and well-cushioned. I spend long hours on my feet, walking across concrete floors and staying alert, and these boots help me do that without the usual aches and soreness.What I really appreciate is how secure they feel without being heavy. The ankle support is firm but not restrictive, and they’ve held up well in all kinds of conditions. They’re also simple to clean, which is a bonus.If you're looking for something dependable, comfortable, and built to handle serious work without causing foot fatigue, these are a great choice. I’m glad I gave them a try.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:This is great value for money and well made.Weight:Lightweight Functionality:Great for military personnel Boot quality:Sturdy

First of all, I never write reviews — but I had to for these boots!I walk over 10,000 steps a day at work, and these boots have completely blown me away. They are surprisingly comfortable — right out of the box! The shock absorption is incredible, and even after wearing them for up to 16 hours a day, my feet still feel great. No soreness, no fatigue — just all-day comfort. If you're on your feet all day like me, trust me, these boots are a total game-changer!

By far the most comfortable boots I’ve ever owned in this price range. I’m on my feet 8 hours a day doing construction work, and I experience zero foot pain by the end of the day. Honestly, I’d compare these to Danner boots in terms of comfort and support. Highly impressed!