Bates Tactical Sport 2 Black shoes

K... Review confirmed by purchase

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08.06.2026

Review for model:

I bought these shoes in January and since then I've been wearing them nonstop—the shoes are fantastic. During the winter they were comfortable and didn’t soak through; now, even during 20+°C, they are also pleasant to wear. I use them as everyday shoes, but also for mountain hikes and walks in the forest. Overall, I highly recommend them, I will definitely buy them again.

The quality of workmanship is very good. Lightweight, but the size is slightly larger than stated. The lacing system holds well, but the zipper doesn't really help put them on as much as I thought it would—I thought it would be easier.

After 8 months and very occasional use, the shoes split at the seam at the back of the shoe. I sent them in for warranty and they were repaired (despite my request for a replacement), but I was informed that next time such a defect will be considered negatively as the structure of the thread was torn (mechanical factor). If the threads in TACTICAL shoes can't withstand putting the shoes on and the company threatens to treat this as mechanical damage, I do not recommend this brand. Additionally, the shoes constantly come apart along the entire joining of the sole with the shoe. In the previous model I owned, the same thing happened.

I've only had these shoes for a little over a month and I can say a few things about them. The shoes are comfortable, wide at the front and don't squeeze the toes. My feet hardly sweat in them, and thanks to the zipper, putting on and taking off the shoes is quick and convenient. They're also lightweight and don’t tire the feet while walking. However, there is one downside. I work in gardening, and if the bushes are quite wet in the morning, after longer work your feet get a bit wet—though it’s not as bad as with other boots I’ve bought like Under Armour Stellar. In this respect, these are much better, but they're still far from 5.11 boots, which I also bought here at Militaria. Overall, these are boots worth recommending; we’ll see how durable they are, as they don’t have it easy ????