Customer Reviews

Oakley Men's SI Assault 6" Hiking Boot,Black,10.5 M US

5 star:		(18)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

Yes, they are comfortable pair of boots and good pair to show off even if you are just SF-wannabes. Good for light-duty hiking and daily use. My friend in the service got me a pair because PX sells Oakley stuff at about 50% off the retail price. They are not for heavy duty. I have a desert version. They are not very breathable after some wear....even indoors. They would be good boots at about $100 at the most. Black version doesn't even have Gore-Tex materials. At almost $200, they should. If you plan to shell out that much cash for a pair of boots, I recommend Danner or Altima. They'll last you heck of a lot longer and your feet will appreciate 'em. Danner's desert version has Gore-Tex materials. For those of you who never had that type of boots, the difference in terms of comfort during extended wear on your feet is night and day. You can re-sole them as well after wearing out the bottom. Not possible with Oakley. Oakley make good products, but some of their pricing just doesn't make sense to me for what the products actually deliver. But if a cool factor matters more than functions and you don't mind shelling out a few hundred bucks, go for it.

I wear size 11, but 10.5 with these boots. Comfotable and pretty durable. When the bottom of the boots become wet, noisy when walking on a tile floor. I seem to like it, and many Special operation soldiers wear them for their functionality.

got these boots issued when i deployed to OIF and ended up buying a second pair from oakley government sales. i love this boot. It is comparable in comfort to the blackhawk warrior wear but is a little bit lighter plus mine lasted a little while longer than the blackhawks. not saying blackhawk is a bad brand, their boots served me well the first time in iraq but oakley seemed to get it right with these boots. hat's off and highly recommended for anyone that needs a durable and dependable boot.

these are great boots for a deployment light weight and good fitting either in the moutains or on foot patrols in the cities. long lasting as well

I had my eye on these boots for a while and never had a reason to get them until I started riding motorcycles (street riding). When I bought them they were $245 but I figured that's about the price of a good pair street riding boots. At the time, I could not believe I paid that price for them.

Let me say after two season of riding that these boots are the most incredible pair of shoes I have ever owned. I rode in a pair of Oxtar boots for half a season and they were flat soled, uncomfortable and are comparatively worthless.

But after two seasons of heavy riding in my Oakley SI's they still have their tread, still have the same spring and support as the day I bought them and barely have scuffs to show for the wear (shifter wear, street wear, etc.). I'm looking forward to the day these boots do finaly wear out so I can run enthusiastically back to the Oakley store and plop down the $100+ for a new pair. These boots are worth every penny even at $245.

If you ride a motorcycle, stand on your feet at work all day (get the lowtops) or of course are in the military (for which they were designed) or you want an all-around solid, comfortable boot then get these (black is the best color). I can promise you you won't be dissappointed.

i bought this boots 4 years ago and they still are intact they are light weight the delivery man asked me what was inside that big box that didnt weight anything and i told him boots, he was like really?. They are great for winter and summer.

I used to get timberland boots. Not any more.. I have the elite pair on my wishlist. maybe some day.

My second pair of O boots, got these ones to help rotate my other pair, which are the standard issue size, I like this style which is a little shorter and more like a regular hiking boot....Hope the soles last awhile on this rocky terrain... 5 Starz from Marz

Excellent boots for everyday life.
Comfortable as if you are wearing sport shoes and good for hot weather conditions.
I like the material of the boots.

I'm on my second pair of these 6" Oakley SI Assault Boots.

Things I love about them;

Lightweight
Super comfortable (short break-in)
Excellent grip
Odour proof
Near as darn it waterproof

I dislike;

Soles squeak on polished surfaces when wet
Soles wear out far too quickly (under 12 months urban use)
Over priced (can be found for a good price sometimes)


So, they are not perfect but they are unique; a lightweight super comfortable 'combat slipper' unlike any other boot.
They are not like wearing boots - more like a trainer, and for this alone I love them.
If only the soles lasted a bit longer and the price was lower...
(Here in the UK they are GB£85 if you shop around - Qakley UK list price of GB£155 is totally ridiculous).
At £85 I will buy them again but still moan about their longevity.

Recommended with reservations.