Customer Reviews

Oakley Men's Tactical Six Hiking Boot,Desert,11.5 M US

5 star:		(13)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(0)
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1 star:		(1)

 

 

I am always puzzled at the fan service paid to Oakley; they charge a very high amount for their products, which in the experience of this buyer, either don't do what they are advertised to do, or break after less than one year. And, seeing as how Oakley PRIDES themselves on being the top choice for athletes and "Special Forces around the world", I'm not sure how they keep getting away with it. Prestige is a powerful thing, I suppose.

First off - comfort. These boots are comfortable, for the first two weeks. After that, the inner lining of the boot, which is nothing more than upholstered padding, is worn off by contact with the foot. And this was just from me walking around campus.

Second - the fit. I ordered a size down, and there was still nearly two inches of space for my foot to slide around in.

Third - the "waterproofing". Don't be fooled, "waterproof" material and "seam-sealed" construction will give you a waterproof boot; unfortunately, these boots are lacking the latter. So, the waterproof material of the boot beads and channels water into the seam of the tongue that is not sealed, and places it directly on your foot. I stepped in water 3-4" deep, and it ran into the shoe like I was wearing a pair of crocs. I find it weird that none of the other reviewers mention this, but they are probably still too busy staring at the "O" symbol to ever fathom that something could be wrong.

Finally - The price. I don't really need to extrapolate, if you are going to sell something for this much money, it better perform. I highly doubt SF teams are deploying wearing these, and if they are, they are having to buy new boots after each rotation, and wrap them in duct tape when encountering water over 10 mm high.

Seriously, go buy some Danners or Timberlands, and get what you pay for, instead of feeding the money machine that is Oakley.

I have been buying tactical boots from Oakley for six years now. I normally break the last on a pair of boots (Magnum, Bates... etc)in about four months (215 lbs - size 8 feet: not a good mix!!) The treads on these Oakleys will go before the last breaks and boot becomes floppy. The traction is great and the ankle support is what you would expect. Easy to put on, easy to lace, looks good... this is as close to the perfect boot as I have found!!

I highly recommend!

All the best,

Jay

I returned a pair of Oakley's SI Assault boots and bought these to replace them. The SI Assault felt more like a tennis shoe than a boot. But these fit and feel like BOOTS. They are very lightweight and have a rugged-enough sole and were comfortable out of the box. I've got a 6 foot 4, 215 lb frame and didn't have to worry about breaking them in at all, just put them on, laced them up and tramped around in them all day without any discomfort at all. I found them to be sized just right as well, so I wouldn't buy a size different from what you normally wear.

The only qualm I have is with the tongue, which is too short. When you lace them all the way up and tie the laces the tongue doesn't stretch up far enough to keep the laces clear of your leg. The tongue should at least have a little clearance over the top of the boot. Other than that, this boot is aces.

This boot is very comfortable to wear, but run a little larger than sized. If you wear thick socks on a regular basis, then the size is fine. If you wear athletic socks, which are thinner, you might want to buy smaller. But all in all $103.00 is not a bad price for this boot.

10 years ago I broke my right ankle, I don't have much problem but sometimes I need an extra support, depending on the activities I'm currently into.
I got this boots based on the company reputation and some reviews I found over the net. I have many other products from Oakley but this is my first pair of shoes and I'm very very happy with the purchase. They are very comfortable, lightweight and comfortable as running shoes, a superb ankle support, gorgeous looks and quality of materials, very easy to lace up and built like tank.

In my opinion the best boots in this class.

This is a great all around book although I have not used them extensively. They are comfortable and capable of being good hiking boots, light work boots, and basic snow boots...They fit very well and I have a narrow foot.

I love these boots. Comfortable, durable, good looking. My only complaint is that there is an extreme amount of toe room. It is great if you want to wear some thick boot socks. New buyers should weigh the option of buying a .5 size smaller than you normally wear.

I have had these boots for about a year now. They are without a doubt the best boots I have ever owned. I wear these for work. I have been in many foot pursuits, climbing fences, in all types of weather and these boots never fail. The build of these boots is amazing. They are strong, light, and very comfortable. They shine up nicely and very easy to care for. I love my Oakley boots.

I bought the Oakley Tactical to use primarily as a motorcycle riding boot. While there are probably a lot of better motorcycle-specific boots on the market, for what the Oakley Tactical does, it does wonderfully. The size was perfect for my foot. I had read that it does run big so to order a 1.2 size smaller than normal. I heeded this advice and it worked perfect. The boot looks outstanding with a pair of jeans, and was very comfortable out of the box. There was virtually no break-in period required. The good, the bad and ugly:

The Good:

+ Appearance/Looks. A classic looking boot, nice lines.
+ Virtually break-in free. The base and leather is very soft and flexible. For me, there wasn't any break-in required.
+ Good traction from the sole.

The Bad:

+ Not fully waterproof. While Oakley doesn't market this boot as a waterproof boot, I would expect some level of inherent protection regardless. Water can easily seep in between the tongue and shoelace holes.
+ Fit is about 1/2 size large so plan accordingly.
+ No steel toe or shank (for weight reduction).

The Ugly:

+ Nothing.

While the price might be a deterrent, this boot would serve well for "dry" hiking, motorcycle riding or even as a work book. It's lack of a steel toe and shank might not make this an ideal boot for working with power tools.

I returned this item because of the weather in my city and its excessive weight. I really didn't need to carry this heavy boot.

I can't say anything about quality. According to my little experience, it is a qualified boot. Also, design is really nice.

Advantages
-Good Quality
-Good Design

Disadvantages
-Really Expensive