Maelstrom Men's Tactical Work Boots with Side Zipper – Lightweight Leather Military Style, Comfortable, Durable and Breathable for Outdoors

Good quality, nice boot but returned due to small fit

I am a paramedic and use this boot for work. I was skeptical at first due to the low price. Boots usually last me around 6-8 months, I am very hard on them. I will update this as I use them more but I will list my first impressions below. Pros: Very lightweight boot, I don't feel weighed down but it still seems to have plenty of traction. I have used it so far in muddy conditions, as well as climbing up hills and going through puddles. My feet are staying dry and the boot seems to clean up pretty easily. The zipper works nice and does not seem to get jammed up. The value is outstanding, it fits the same as my bates boots and feels like a 511 in terms of comfort. It is blood borne resistant. Cons: The leather feels thinner than other boots I have owned, not sure how this will play out in the long run. Overall: it is a nice boot for the money 49.99 on amazon. It arrived very quickly took 3 days free shipping. I am satisfied with my purchase. I will update this review in about a month. 2 month update: I wear these at work I on average work 72-96 hours a week, these boots have been in rain, mud, oil spills, gas leaks, and house fires. They have held up very well, the only evidence of any damage is one scuff mark on the top of the boot. In wet conditions my feet have stayed dry and warm. They seem to grip the surface well. The best feature I have found so far is they are very lightweight, and after a day on my feet I don't feel like I am dragging them. I highly recommend this. 1 year 5 month update: I figured my boots were getting a little too scratched up, so I would order another pair. I cannot believe these boots have lasted over a year and 5 months. I still wear them everyday. The zipper and Velcro both are working fine. I have polished them a total of 5 times, they have been in rain, sleet, snow, mud, salt, oil, fuel spills, and any other disaster you can name. My feet stay dry in them, I have no complaints. These are a great boot, they are starting to show their age but just from being worn out, never thought I could say that about a boot. I will try to attach some pictures. I am buying new ones today, but will continue to use these around the farm. I will post another update when they finally break. I am also going to try to add some photos of the boots. The pictures of the boots are ones that are over a year and a half old (2nd pair purchased) I am still happy with them, they have lasted. I am not easy on my boots. I have not been compensated in any way shape or form.

Se ven bien pero si traen detalles, pensé que las puntas venían cosidas y no es así, cuando me las probé me di cuenta que el corte del empeine del pie derecho venía chueco, no se veia simetrico y al momento de amarrarlas quedaban de lado por ese motivo fue que las regrese, aparte vienen un poco reducidas yo pedí 27 y me quedaban justas. La verdad esperaba más

Well, this was a win! I am 60 years old and having some trouble with my feet and flexibility. Additionally, I lost my right hand when I was younger. Getting in and out of a pair of hiking boots can be a bit of a chore. It can also be a bit embarrassing to need other people to help me with something that is so simple for most. I like going for walks but have not found foot wear that fit my needs. I had a trip to Germany coming up and wanted a comfortable pair of "hiking" shoes or boots. I looked around Amazon and found these. I was a little suspect of how well the zipper would work. After reading the reviews, I bought them. They fit perfectly both size and width! Hard to believe you can do that on-line! The arch support is good. The loop on the top back of each shoe make them easy to pull on. The zipper is very sturdy and extremely easy to use! Even with thick socks it zipped up comfortably! There is a leather flap that covers the top of the zipper and is Velcroed down. I tightened up the laces, double knotted them and never worried about them again! Taking them off is also very easy. The zipper is on the inside panel of each boot making it easy to reach for me. Even someone with serious flexibility issues can use these comfortably. They are light! Surprisingly so. I read about that before I bought them, but I was still surprised. It made packing them for a long trip all the better. Light does not mean flimsy! They are very sturdy and I did not have trouble walking over heavy gravel, rocks or the many cobble stone streets of Europe! My feet are ultra sensitive with nerve problems as I age. Again, these were very comfortable. The heavy canvas side panels allow the shoes to breath well. I had no problem with hot feet. As I flew back I wore them on the flight. They are so easy to take off and put back on, it helped as I went through security. Otherwise, that can be a very awkward and embarrassing spot for me. I was able to remove then on the long flight over the ocean and but them back on easily from my tightly packed seat! For those of you with flexibility problems... you know what I mean! Yes, this was a win! Now, next time I go to Tokyo... where you have to take off your shoes and put them back on over and over throughout the day... I'm going to be ready! Thank you for developing this fine product! (I was surprised to learn after I received them that my son who was in the military has a zip up pair just like them!) Wayne

Just what I have been looking for! Very soft, rubber sole. Prevents shock, tension in feet, legs, back and neck. Wearing the correct shoes, boots helps to relax the muscles and align the spine. I like the other 5 star reviews; If paramedics, cops, military... like them, they must be good. Soft rubber soles, and the end of the heel is lower; this makes my heels drop down, feet relax, then the muscles in the back of my legs relax, drop down, then the back of the hip area, hips and lower back drop down, relax. Excess curve in the lower back is corrected. Tension in the muscles in the back of the upper legs, back of the hip area, hips, lower back causes a ‘too much‘ curve in the lower back, creates more tension and leads to backache. This relaxation, dropping down of the muscles in the back of the legs, lower back, back of the hip area, hips resonates into dropping down and relaxing of the muscles in the shoulders. Muscles in the neck and head relax. The relaxation travels into the ears, eye muscles, eyes. Vision improves. Headache is prevented. The spine aligns. Tension on nerves is released. Circulation improves. Inflammation is gone. I check new boots to see if they have a steel bar in the arch; if yes; I take it out. Then use a flexible walk-fit type arch support; on low. This drops the heels down a bit more and supports the arch. This boot has a plastic type inner bar. I took it out. Other people might prefer to keep it in. I find that its best for the arch to have a curve. This type of boot has kept me walking comfortably for years, even though I have back, neck injuries. When I wear boots with hard soles, heel that pushes my heels up; my back, shoulders, neck gets tight and goes out of alignment. In the past I bought; Interceptor and other black boots. Sole was too hard. Like plastic. Very soar muscles occurred. UPDATE: just got back from long walk; first time in months, maybe years I wore new shoes and they have perfect balance, comfort. Almost like I don't even have to break them in. Thank you to the people that placed honest 5 star reviews. It made me decide to buy these. Saved me money and time. Will stock up on them! I also use natural body movements, massage, physical therapy, correct posture and Epsom salt baths and Epsom water on the skin often. 4 star because I eventually stopped wearing these. I bought another brand; the old type I used for years; It is softer, better; Herman Survivor Men's 8 inch Waterproof Leather Hunting Boot (8 (XW) US / 26 MEX) Variety of styles. Pick the type as described in this review. If your heels drop down in the boot, soft rubber; that is the best boot for feet, back.