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2.0 out of 5 stars
QUALITY WENT OUT THE WINDOW WITH THE MOVE TO CHINA,
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This review is from: Magnum Men's Elite Force 8.0 Wpi Boot (Apparel)
I bought these boots as a replacement for my last pair of magnum boots which were fantastic. I had them for years and they were the best pair of boots I had ever owned. I am a construction worker so I am pretty rough on boots and I was really impressed with the durability and comfort of my first pair.
The last pair I had were the ones with the zippers on the side and if I had any complaint at all about them it was that the plastic zipper could have been made a little better. I decided this time to go with the boots with no zipper and to get the waterproof ones. I have been wearing then for a month now and although I thought they would eventually break in and get more comfortable, they have not. They are extremely stiff and mishapen. The left and right boot are shaped differently from each other. They both rub a spot raw on the back of my heels, but the right one is quite a bit worse. I can only stand to wear them for a few hours at a time. They are generally stiff and uncomfortable and all I can think about while wearing them is taking them off. They are also not waterproof. The left boot leaks badly where the sole meets the leather up by the toe. They are ok in wet grass or even snow for a little while, but if you step in an inch of standing water your feet are soaked within seconds. I didn't do any research before I bought these because I was so happy with my last pair. Now that I have done some reading, I see that somewhere beetween my first pair and this pair they have moved their manufacturing process to china. I guess that explains it.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good protection from many things,
This review is from: Magnum Men's Elite Force 8.0 Wpi Boot (Apparel)
I have used these shoes for a total of only around 50 hours, so can't comment on long term durability. The boots are quite comfortable and supportive except the solid inner heel can rub against your leg very uncomfortably or even a little painfully if you don't have thick socks or something to cushion the heel. My observation of comfort and support is based on experience with ergonomic shoes and the works of FM Alexander and Diane Watts, so in my mind these boots rank very high in ergonomics. During break-in, the top of the boots can damage your skin if you don't wear over the calf socks or you wear thin dress socks. Magnum's sf-3 or mx-3 socks are very well designed for this boot, overcoming the lack of heel cushioning, and wicking sweat and allowing ventilation in the full leather boots.It really is waterproof, at least up to the first eyelets. The outsole is very slip resistant and also has very thick tread, the outsole will likely last a long time. I purchased these magnum boots because according to their literature it is heat resistant to 300c surface contact temperature, I'm not sure what happens in prolonged exposure at high temperatures, but I believe they should last a long time for walking on 95c metal roofs which is what I got this particular model for. They don't tell you on most sites, but the elite force 8.0 wpi also have ortholite insoles and ag-ion anti-bacterial feature. The weight is ~28oz, ~8oz higher than their spider boots, but it doesn't feel heavy, it is still below the average weight of boots. In 30c weather these boots get pretty warm and toasty, 100% cotton socks can get soaked after several hours. With polyester socks, they are tolerable and don't feel all sweaty, haven't tested higher but I am guessing at 33c and up these boots may become uncomfortably hot. These boots are great in cold weather however, and I intend to wear them every day below 30c. Cons: Solid inner heel requires cushioning, can get hot in really hot weather Pros: Everything else
5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Magnum Men's Elite Force 8.0 Wpi Boot (Apparel)
Used these boots for years. I had two pairs for over 15 years. One recently failed, thus I ordered the Elite Force.They are great. No breakin needed just put them on and moved on. Thanks MAGNUM. If my other pair fail, I will order this boot again. 2115|R1QDVNG5XKXCAJ;2115|R1X032S2AZY1PC;2115|R3TH08RNTR005Q;
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