LE duty boot recommendations?

[CApighunter]

Any LEO folks out there got recommendations on boots? New job, department issued a voucher and these are the requirements and local vendors. I’ll be on my feet 12-16 hours a day.

 

[sndmn11]

What surfaces and conditions?

 

[CApighunter]

What surfaces and conditions?

Indoor mostly, starting out working corrections for the county sheriffs office. California weather so no need for anything insulated.

 

[NB7]

If you're gonna be mostly indoors on concrete I would stress that you get high quality cushioning. Bates Durashocks are pretty good in that aspect

 

[sndmn11]

I'd get the cushiest lowest breathable polishable toe I can find. Basically as close to an ultra cushion cross trainer. The two best pairs of duty boots I had were a lightweight pair from under armour and an insulated psuedo pac boot from Oakley.

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[bhartman]

I’ve had 5.11s, Danners, under armor, and Lowa’s over the last 11 years. 5.11’s and Under Armors were junk. The danners I have are the Acadia’s and had them for around 8 years. Nice boots just heavy. Need new soles. The Lowa Zephyrs are my favorites though. Good support, held up pretty good so far. Pretty much a beefed up sneaker.

 

[Lionhound1975]

I have the Hanwag Special Forces GTX and i really like them. It should meet all the requirements. I moved to Hanwag after wearing Lowa and Asolo for years. I don't wear them for work (non-uniform fed agency) but I have worn them hiking and during multi-week tactical training courses and they are very comfortable and light enough to run in. I use a set of blue Superfeet insoles and can wear them 12+ hours without any fatigue. They are pricy but I prefer Hanwag as their Vibram rubber soles grip wet surfaces (like wet metal stairs and scaffolding) much better than Lowa soles do. You can also get them in the leather-lined LX model instead of GTX and your feet will breathe much better than the GTX model.

 

[CApighunter]

Ended up getting a cheaper pair of light weight Danners. Local stores didn’t have much variety in stock, but the voucher covered the boots, superfeet insoles, extra laces and tub of polish. Thanks guys.

 

[skip189]

salomon forces quest 4d gtx. Wore Danner Acadias for years before and the Salomons are way better cushion and feet feel great after a day's works.

 

[ELKOHUNTER]

Do yourself a favor and throw a set of sheepfeet in. I run a set with my Danner's and its fantastic. Especially on accidents or long scenes when standing around for hours.