TACTICAL RESEARCH Mini-Mil TR105 8" Tactical Boots for Men - Minimalist Military Boots - Army/Air Force OCP ACU Coyote Brown Leather with Low Drop & Slip-Resistant Vibram Tarsus Outsole

A true minimalist, no drop boot that is very lightweight. Like other reviewers, the back of the boot rubbed the back of my ankle for a while, but that has stopped as the shoe is more broken in. I do find that it shows water stains more than my other work boots, so I would recommend a good waterproofing before wearing them.

Super lightweight. Super comfortable. Price was affordable for a well made boot that is holding up well. Thin outsole is very comfortable but you will feel the occasional big rock. Highly recommend.

I bought these to replace my Danner Tachyon's that I'd had for years and years, so they had a very high bar to beat. While I wouldn't say they're better than Danner's, I'd say these boots are still nice. They are lightweight, have good traction, good movement, and are built well.The only downside for me on these boots, was the ridiculously painful and long break in period. After wearing combat boots for nearly 2 decades for work and military, these boots had the longest and most painful break in period out of any boots that I've ever had. And that was even after water forming them. In all, it took approximately 40 miles plus total to break in the boots.If you get these, make sure that you have a good supply of stockings and/or mole skin and mole skin tape for the hot spots.

The break in period on these boots is REAL. Took me about 3 or so weeks to be able to wear them with normal boot socks without pain/discomfort. You're achilles and ankle bones will thank you for wearing double socks until they're broken in. Now that they're broken in, they're fantastic. Super lightweight and super comfortable. Huge fan of the added space in the toe box and the fact that they're zero drop. Will definitely buy again!

When I was in the military, the top two boots probably were Danners and Bellevilles. So, I was looking forward to grabbing a pair of these.However, these are by far the worst pair of boots I have had to work with. Within minutes of putting them on, I felt the discomfort of the inner plastic jamming into my right ankle bone. The left foot is fine. Since I wore the boots all day (to see if they would break in and go away), these are no longer in new condition. So, return is rather questionable.You can tell that, other than this plastic in the heel, (again, the left foot doesn't have this problem), these are actually pretty comfortable boots. I genuinely think they would be one of the best....but that raw section on my right ankle begs to differ.If Belleville is able to successfully remedy this, I am happy to change my rating, of course. But I am afraid I spent a pretty penny for boots I simply can't wear. You can see in the photo where the skin was torn away with just light use...and since this is a matter of the inner plastic, it *won't* break in.

Reviews said to go up a half size so I did but shouldn’t have; returned for my normal size. Also no need to go for wide unless you have very large, wide feet. Otherwise there is plenty of width in the normal size for your feet/toes to spread naturally. The barefoot feel and 2mm drop is very good and they are lightweight. Biggest drawbacks are: the excess height/space in the forefoot, I had to add another insole; and the excess tongue material that bunches up; and the excess material around the ankles, unless you have large ankles. If you have heel rubbing issues (I did not) the military jack is to put them on then get them soaking wet and wear them dry. Not a good military tactical boot, ok for garrison wear.

I'm glad this boot exists. My feet are funny. I have plantar fasciitis and a heel spur. So I need some arch support, and structure when my PF is bothering me, but at the same time structured shoes that force me to heel-strike or stand on my heel (shoes with heels, or built-up heels) are hard on my heel-spur.Podiatrists tell me wear these insoles with heel lift and never go barefoot. Well that's not really how it works for me. And many others. I'm better off if I don't put my heel down, walking on the ball and toes of the foot. Most shoes are designed to prevent this type of walk. Hence the popularity of minimalist footwear and barefoot running, etc.I've work clogs sneakers boots insoles custom insoles sandals flops... I've tried a lot of things.This style boot is great for the heel spur- it doesn't force me to walk with a heel strike like many boots and shoes are designed to do. It is the only minimalist type shoe I've found that fits my wide foot and actually works as a shoe without drawing some dramatic reaction from people who see it on my foot. The fact that it's approved uniform wear makes this a GODSEND.If you prefer to go barefoot, or have foot issues that benefit from that such as neuropathy, tenonitis, PF, heel spur, etc.; if you wish you could wear 5-fingers all the time; if you walk like a dancer- try this boot.And if you're in the military, or other uniformed services, and any of the above apply- you'll be glad to know this exists. There are very few options of decent footwear for us who have wide feet or special foot interests. I can't fix the corfram poblem, but these will change your life.In spite of the name, I DO NOT recommend these for tactical applications. I wouldn't want to kick a door or jump on rocks with these. But daily work wear, marching, running, road trail, yard work- Yes.

These are so light but sturdy.