Reebok Work Rapid Response RB 8" Composite Toe Men's Boot

These Reebok Rapid Response boots are great! I was wearing a different brand, cheapier pair of boots before deciding to buy these that had great reviews. But after a couple of months, they still were uncomfortable. The heel on my left foot began hurting when wearing them. So after reading great internet reviews about these boots, I bought them and was hoping for the best. I'll be honest, the first couple days breaking them in was brutal on the tops of my toes where the boot bends when you walk. I walk about 7-8k steps in them at work. But after 2 days, they became less painful. By the 4th day I hardly felt any pain. I'm on day 5 now and I don't feel any pain from my toes or heel. So the other pair of boots caused the heel pain. They are not completely broken in yet but day 5, they are comfortable. I can tell that these are going to be great boots. The fit was right on. I love the aggressive look of the sole pattern. Zipper is smooth, doesn't bend up. Composite toe is light weight, feels like I'm wearing sneakers. These boots feel like they can handle multiple types of terrain. Mostly, I walk on concrete but occasionally, mud, dirt, rocks. Tips: 1. Wear thick socks, I wore thick wool socks to help with the pain. 2. Loosen the laces, don't crank them down. 3. Pull the side zipper down about an inch or two. It does help a lot by relieving the pressure and pain. 4. Walk in them a lot. The more you can tolerate walking in them, the faster the breaking in will be. If it's too painful, walk slower, it helps. 5. Spray them with a water resistant spray for boots. I've worked in the rain, walking through puddles and no water has gotten in them. Overall, I am extremely happy with these boots. They are a bit pricey but as I get older, my feet can't handle cheap boots anymore. So, my feet are worth the cost of these boots. I will never cheap out on boots again. Definitely will buy these again.

Please Note: I am not a member of any armed forces, but I have been wearing these boots virtually daily for 10 months. I bought these to replace the Belleville brand boots I took from my dad (the Bellevile boots are very old and don't fit right). I very much like military style boots, and I wanted to find a pair to use daily. Reebok appealed to me because of their amazon prime status, price, and most importantly color/size/insulation/safety-toe options. I wanted a pair I could use year 'round so I opted for the non-insulated pair. At the time, I spent several days of the week in a machine shop, so I selected the safety toe option. If available, I would have opted for a waterproof and safety toe version. These are my observations: -The boots took one day of standing/ walking for 8 hours to break in. My feet were sore, but after that I had no problems. They are very comfortable and the athletic insert provides good cushioning for standing/ walking/ trail hiking. I have not done any regular running in these boots, so I cannot comment on that subject. Combined with wool socks, they have kept my feet warm for short excursions into Missouri winter weather. These are not insulated, so extended stays in the cold may become uncomfortable. In the summer, they are breathable enough to be comfortable but are obviously warmer than sneakers. -The tread is very deep on these, deeper than any other shoe I've seen. I am sure it helps with traction on loose dirt or snow. -I very much enjoy the black smooth leather. Most boots now days seem to be moving toward the suede desert or olive. This is a personal preference, but I am glad that Reebok still offers smooth black. -These boots are not supposed to be waterproof, and they are not. They have protected my feet from heavy rain, but if you step in deep water that reaches the boot's tongue, your feet will soak. -At first I was reluctant to get boots with a side zipper (another feature apparently becoming standard), but they ended up being very convenient. These boots will not come off unless they are untied or unzipped, and the zipper is a way quicker option. There is a small velcro flap to restrict the zipper from becoming accidentally moved during use. In addition, the zipper seems to be of great quality and has not faulted once. -The composite safety toe seems to work well. Thankfully, nothing serious has tested their quality, but no flexing or cracking has resulted from my friends jumping/ stomping on them to see if they work (not very scientific- I know). -The boots are 100% metal free, which will be a plus if I have to go through a metal detector often. However, I have still had to take them off for airport security. -The leather is at least good quality, but the color has been scuffed on lumber and other hard things I bump my feet into. Black leather polish covers the scuffs nicely though. -Overall, the boots seem to be of good quality, but some of the stitching has frayed and had to be cut off. This doesn't affect performance and hasn't become a problem, but it worries me that these boots may not last as many years as the Belleville boots have. Final thoughts: These boots have performed slightly better than expected for the cost. I would recommend these for someone looking for a military style, safety toe boot. My only regret for this review is that I did not have a pair of new "Made in the USA" boots to compare with. Again, I am not part of the US military so I can't comment on adherence to regulations or performance while on duty and whatnot.

Best boots my husband buys .. he works hard in his boots and these hold up longer and are more comfortable

Let me start by saying that I have owned a pair of RB8894 for over three years and I love these boots. It seems that since I last purchased these boots, there have been some changes made to both their outward appearance and internal stitching. The OLD RB8894 was the most comfortable pair of boots that I have ever owned and they still are. It has a nice large toe box and is very breathable. The padding on these boots still hug my feet and the shock-absorbing insole has saved me from the heel pain I was feeling in even much more expensive boots. The out-sole has proven to be slip resistant, even on oily surfaces. The zipper operates smoothly and once you have your laces set properly, it makes donning and doffing these boots very easy. The NEW RB8894 has all the things I loved on the old style, but the boots are useless to me. A change in production has made the RB8894 very uncomfortable, due to a change in the stitching and materials used to connect the tongue and zipper area to the boot. Please refer to the pictures. The stitching change leaves a bump in the padding and cover that rubs and pushes constantly on my ankles. I couldn't wear the boots more than a few minutes. If you look at the pics you will see how the old boot avoided this from being an issue by using a continuous run of material (padding and cover) and a continuous stitch. Reebok, for some reason decided to change that by stopping short with the material and adding a section of stitching in the worst place, thereby creating this bump. This is very disappointing. I had to wait a long time for these boots due to a back-order issue with Reebok (multiple vendors), so it pains me to have to write this negative review on what was once a great product at a great price. I will contact Reebok and see what their great (or so I hear) customer service has to say, but for now these boots are being sent back for a refund. Luckily, my old ones still have plenty of life left. Sadly, they won't last forever and I will be forced to find something else. Damn you, Reebok! UPDATE 01/01/18: Since my original review, I have owned two more pair of these boots. It seems Reebok has improved (the original is still better) it's manufacturing and QA processes. The problem with the seams and rubbing have been fixed. After my initial review, I contacted Reebok and they offered me a 40% off coupon which I used to buy a pair of RB8894's. Reebok assured me these were made differently and that claim held true. The next pair, I paid full price and was pleased with the quality. I am revisoting this review because I am buying another pair today. The price seems to have gone up significantly, hence the deduction of a star.

Very comfortable and fit well

Bought for husband a Xmas gift to replace his old ones fantastic

Boot was shipped quickly. Upon taking it from the packaging it felt well made. However as seen in pictures, the zipper isnt a one piece design like other side zip. The boot is harder to get on compared to 10 other brands i have owned. And the fact its not a one piece design leaves you vulnerable to debris, grass seed ect. Getting into the boot while walking, the it’s barely ankle high where the split is and there’s space for debris and even water or snow to get into your boot where the tongue sits on your feet. On top of that, the insole is thin every where except heel and theres a rubber piece on heel that doesn’t cover entire heel of insole and it’s extremely uncomfortable and would no doubt cause hotspots or blisters. I would only recommend these for a indoor setting not for outside work. And thats if you buy a different insole. If you dont need composite toe, i would highly recommend merrel moab 3. I’ve had 3 pairs now walking avg 10 miles per day in all terrain. The only downside is they aren’t good in standing water and they dont make them in composite toe. I hope this review saves some others time and aggravation. God Bless

Very comfortable boot

6 months in and I'm very happy with the durability. Very comfy keeps your feet fairly cool compared to conventional boots Break in period 3-7 days

Buy a half size smaller

Good shoe

Las adquirí para sustituir las incómodas botas de seguridad con casquillo de acero. Se sienten como tenis, y se amoldan muy bien al pie, además de ofrecer soporte al tobillo. El cierre lateral ayuda al momento de quitar y poner sin necesidad de deshacer el lado de las agujetas. Eso si, vienen grandes, pot lo que recomiendo comprarlas 1/2 talla abajo como mínimo

Up to the standard