I'm a Police Officer (Patrol) and am on my feet 8-10 hours a day. Prior to this job, I spent 10 years in the Army and have worn virtually every boot made. The Tactical Research Maxx8 is by far the most comfortable, best-fitting boot I have ever worn. Break-in period was short, about 5 days. This Boot seemed to fit loose at first, which worried me, however as the Boot wore in, it conformed to my foot and I progressively cinched the laces tighter and now it fits like a glove. There is a seam inside the heel of the boot that traverses across the Achilles Tendon which rubbed and was somewhat bothersome for a day or two, but it smoothed out as I continued to wear them. As I stated, they fit like a glove. The cusioned sole absorbs an unbelievable amount of shock and its incredibly light weight makes me feel like I'm walking on a cloud. The boot is still sturdy enough to where it provides ample support for my arches and ankles. Even after wearing these Boots for 3 weeks, I notice everyday, the strain and pressure they have relieved from my back, hips, and knees.I have found these Boots to be true-to-size... I wear a 10.5 Regular Width (US Men's) in both Bates and Thorogood boots and ordered the same size in the Tactical Research Maxx8. I have suffered from lower back pain for years, have a medium-high arch and my feet are such that they tend to swim in a Wide Boot, but fall over the edges of the sole of a regular width boot. Not so with these... It is like they were make just for me.
Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]