Deployed forward in the sand box, bought these for number of reasons;
(1) because they have 12-1/2 size, I have one foot 1/2 size bigger than the other, addidas run true to size from my experience and I didn't want to waste 10 days waiting for a boot via mail that won't fit
(2) I wanted a 6" light boot versus a heavier 8" thick soled boot, getting in and out of armored vehicles all day long with kit sucks when you have those high heeled issue desert boots
(3) cool guy boots, they look awesome with unbloused OCP's
(4) good for duel use, sometimes roam around in civies and they're comfortable so when taking roatator I don't have to pack two pairs of rugged foot wear
Cons (upfront)
(1) they broke first two minutes out of the box, the 4th lace eyelet is webbing and it was tore/cut on first lace up (picture attached), when pulling lace through for tightening it cut the eyelet in half
(2) I asked for return authorization, vendor was great they sent return authorization right away, it received it but wasn't able to return them right away, they sat on SWAhut shelve for 2 months while I was traveling
(3) insole is garbage
Pros
(1) when I returned from long push I needed boots, resigned myself to using these, so I just laced them up skipping the 4th eyelet, in fact they feel better skipping that eyelet as it puts too much pressure across the part of your foot that flexes, kind of like the old gen 1 black leather speed lace boots did
(2) no break in time, light, packable, good gripping sole for gravel/sandy terrain
I have been using them for more than 2 weeks, added a new support insole from affes ($19), feel great on my feet, completed several movements with kit they feel supportive enough in flat to moderate grade treking with kit and weight.
Only giving 3 stars because I hate feeling like I got snookerd and buying something that is defective, but I am using them and they're good alternative to using summer weight low cut mountain boots.
Wish I hadn't paid $89 for defective boot but it's water over the dam and they feel great. Will update if the soles fall off or if I have any other issues, for now 3 stars cause they are working out.
Update August 21, 2019:
Boots are still going strong, use them every weekend. No other issues other than the out of the box issue with those fabric eyelets. Changing to 5 stars
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Don't plan on using 4th eyelet.
Deployed forward in the sand box, bought these for number of reasons;(1) because they have 12-1/2 size, I have one foot 1/2 size bigger than the other, addidas run true to size from my experience and I didn't want to waste 10 days waiting for a boot via mail that won't fit(2) I wanted a 6" light boot versus a heavier 8" thick soled boot, getting in and out of armored vehicles all day long with kit sucks when you have those high heeled issue desert boots(3) cool guy boots, they look awesome with unbloused OCP's(4) good for duel use, sometimes roam around in civies and they're comfortable so when taking roatator I don't have to pack two pairs of rugged foot wearCons (upfront)(1) they broke first two minutes out of the box, the 4th lace eyelet is webbing and it was tore/cut on first lace up (picture attached), when pulling lace through for tightening it cut the eyelet in half(2) I asked for return authorization, vendor was great they sent return authorization right away, it received it but wasn't able to return them right away, they sat on SWAhut shelve for 2 months while I was traveling(3) insole is garbagePros(1) when I returned from long push I needed boots, resigned myself to using these, so I just laced them up skipping the 4th eyelet, in fact they feel better skipping that eyelet as it puts too much pressure across the part of your foot that flexes, kind of like the old gen 1 black leather speed lace boots did(2) no break in time, light, packable, good gripping sole for gravel/sandy terrainI have been using them for more than 2 weeks, added a new support insole from affes ($19), feel great on my feet, completed several movements with kit they feel supportive enough in flat to moderate grade treking with kit and weight.Only giving 3 stars because I hate feeling like I got snookerd and buying something that is defective, but I am using them and they're good alternative to using summer weight low cut mountain boots.Wish I hadn't paid $89 for defective boot but it's water over the dam and they feel great. Will update if the soles fall off or if I have any other issues, for now 3 stars cause they are working out.Update August 21, 2019:Boots are still going strong, use them every weekend. No other issues other than the out of the box issue with those fabric eyelets. Changing to 5 stars
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Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2017
Deployed forward in the sand box, bought these for number of reasons;
(1) because they have 12-1/2 size, I have one foot 1/2 size bigger than the other, addidas run true to size from my experience and I didn't want to waste 10 days waiting for a boot via mail that won't fit
(2) I wanted a 6" light boot versus a heavier 8" thick soled boot, getting in and out of armored vehicles all day long with kit sucks when you have those high heeled issue desert boots
(3) cool guy boots, they look awesome with unbloused OCP's
(4) good for duel use, sometimes roam around in civies and they're comfortable so when taking roatator I don't have to pack two pairs of rugged foot wear
Cons (upfront)
(1) they broke first two minutes out of the box, the 4th lace eyelet is webbing and it was tore/cut on first lace up (picture attached), when pulling lace through for tightening it cut the eyelet in half
(2) I asked for return authorization, vendor was great they sent return authorization right away, it received it but wasn't able to return them right away, they sat on SWAhut shelve for 2 months while I was traveling
(3) insole is garbage
Pros
(1) when I returned from long push I needed boots, resigned myself to using these, so I just laced them up skipping the 4th eyelet, in fact they feel better skipping that eyelet as it puts too much pressure across the part of your foot that flexes, kind of like the old gen 1 black leather speed lace boots did
(2) no break in time, light, packable, good gripping sole for gravel/sandy terrain
I have been using them for more than 2 weeks, added a new support insole from affes ($19), feel great on my feet, completed several movements with kit they feel supportive enough in flat to moderate grade treking with kit and weight.
Only giving 3 stars because I hate feeling like I got snookerd and buying something that is defective, but I am using them and they're good alternative to using summer weight low cut mountain boots.
Wish I hadn't paid $89 for defective boot but it's water over the dam and they feel great. Will update if the soles fall off or if I have any other issues, for now 3 stars cause they are working out.
Update August 21, 2019:
Boots are still going strong, use them every weekend. No other issues other than the out of the box issue with those fabric eyelets. Changing to 5 stars
(1) because they have 12-1/2 size, I have one foot 1/2 size bigger than the other, addidas run true to size from my experience and I didn't want to waste 10 days waiting for a boot via mail that won't fit
(2) I wanted a 6" light boot versus a heavier 8" thick soled boot, getting in and out of armored vehicles all day long with kit sucks when you have those high heeled issue desert boots
(3) cool guy boots, they look awesome with unbloused OCP's
(4) good for duel use, sometimes roam around in civies and they're comfortable so when taking roatator I don't have to pack two pairs of rugged foot wear
Cons (upfront)
(1) they broke first two minutes out of the box, the 4th lace eyelet is webbing and it was tore/cut on first lace up (picture attached), when pulling lace through for tightening it cut the eyelet in half
(2) I asked for return authorization, vendor was great they sent return authorization right away, it received it but wasn't able to return them right away, they sat on SWAhut shelve for 2 months while I was traveling
(3) insole is garbage
Pros
(1) when I returned from long push I needed boots, resigned myself to using these, so I just laced them up skipping the 4th eyelet, in fact they feel better skipping that eyelet as it puts too much pressure across the part of your foot that flexes, kind of like the old gen 1 black leather speed lace boots did
(2) no break in time, light, packable, good gripping sole for gravel/sandy terrain
I have been using them for more than 2 weeks, added a new support insole from affes ($19), feel great on my feet, completed several movements with kit they feel supportive enough in flat to moderate grade treking with kit and weight.
Only giving 3 stars because I hate feeling like I got snookerd and buying something that is defective, but I am using them and they're good alternative to using summer weight low cut mountain boots.
Wish I hadn't paid $89 for defective boot but it's water over the dam and they feel great. Will update if the soles fall off or if I have any other issues, for now 3 stars cause they are working out.
Update August 21, 2019:
Boots are still going strong, use them every weekend. No other issues other than the out of the box issue with those fabric eyelets. Changing to 5 stars
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Great Pair of boots. I have had the Black 9.2 versions in the past, but need desert colors for current post. I was concerned with the customer reviews about the color. But apparently Adidas made and adjustment because the boots that arrived are not the yellow looking tan in the picture:) They are the tan B D U color. (See Pics) They fit great and they are the same great traction tread design of the 9.2 version. The height is 7in tall a perfect compromise between 8in or 6in in my experience, cooler but all the support for 8-12hr days of standing and or foot patrols. Looking forward to these for this summer on duty.
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