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Bates 8" Desert Tactical Sport

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$72.99

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Bates 8" Desert Tactical Sport

The Bates 8" Desert Tactical Sport incorporates athletic cement construction to provide a flexible, high-performance fit in a hardworking tactical boot. The leather and nylon upper is ultra-durable, but the lightweight construction makes for a heavy-duty boot with the functionality and breathability of a running shoe. The cushioned EVA midsole and the removable polyurethane insole offer both comfort and stability for long days on the job, while the mesh lining promotes ventilation to keep your feet cool. The boot is oil, slip and water-resistant, proving reliable in any weather conditions or on any terrain. The lightweight design, athletic fit, superior arch and heel support, and tactical functionality makes the 8" Desert Tactical Sport an ideal universal work boot.

Features of Bates 8" Desert Tactical Sport

Height: 8"
Wolverine Warrior synthetic leather and nylon upper
Oil-resistant
Water-resistant
Slip-resistant
Cement construction
100% rubber outsole
Cushioned EVA midsole
Removable polyurethane insole for comfort
Breathable mesh lining
Soft toe

Bates Width	Our Width
B	Narrow
D	Medium
E	Wide
EEE (3E)	Extra Wide

US	UK	EU	CM
3	2	36	21
3.5	2.5	36.5	21.5
4	3	37	22
4.5	3.5	37.5	22.5
5	4	38	23
5.5	4.5	38.5	23.5
6	5	39	24
6.5	5.5	39.5	24.5
7	6	40	25
7.5	6.5	40.5	25.5
8	7	41	26
8.5	7.5	41.5	26.5
9	8	42	27
9.5	8.5	42.5	27.5
10	9	43	28
10.5	9.5	43.5	28.5
11	10	44	29
11.5	10.5	44.5	29.5
12	11	45	30
13	12	46	31
14	13	47	32
15	14	48	33
16	15	49	34

Description
Bates 8" Desert Tactical Sport

The Bates 8" Desert Tactical Sport incorporates athletic cement construction to provide a flexible, high-performance fit in a hardworking tactical boot. The leather and nylon upper is ultra-durable, but the lightweight construction makes for a heavy-duty boot with the functionality and breathability of a running shoe. The cushioned EVA midsole and the removable polyurethane insole offer both comfort and stability for long days on the job, while the mesh lining promotes ventilation to keep your feet cool. The boot is oil, slip and water-resistant, proving reliable in any weather conditions or on any terrain. The lightweight design, athletic fit, superior arch and heel support, and tactical functionality makes the 8" Desert Tactical Sport an ideal universal work boot.

Features of Bates 8" Desert Tactical Sport
- Height: 8"
- Wolverine Warrior synthetic leather and nylon upper
- Oil-resistant
- Water-resistant
- Slip-resistant
- Cement construction
- 100% rubber outsole
- Cushioned EVA midsole
- Removable polyurethane insole for comfort
- Breathable mesh lining
- Soft toe

Size Chart

Bates Width	Our Width
B	Narrow
D	Medium
E	Wide
EEE (3E)	Extra Wide

US	UK	EU	CM
3	2	36	21
3.5	2.5	36.5	21.5
4	3	37	22
4.5	3.5	37.5	22.5
5	4	38	23
5.5	4.5	38.5	23.5
6	5	39	24
6.5	5.5	39.5	24.5
7	6	40	25
7.5	6.5	40.5	25.5
8	7	41	26
8.5	7.5	41.5	26.5
9	8	42	27
9.5	8.5	42.5	27.5
10	9	43	28
10.5	9.5	43.5	28.5
11	10	44	29
11.5	10.5	44.5	29.5
12	11	45	30
13	12	46	31
14	13	47	32
15	14	48	33
16	15	49	34

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Bates 8" Desert Tactical Sport
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- Great Product
  Reviewer: Jessica
  
  1/12/2019
  
  Very fast shipping and the boot fit exactly as it should. Good quality!

- Great boots
  Reviewer: Terry Summerlot
  
  12/22/2018
  
  I work in land development. These boots hold up very well. One thing I love is that they are light weight. They do fit a little tight at first but as with any footwear,they do loosen up. And,they are comfortable.

- This is a great boot!
  Reviewer: Ray Durkin
  
  8/9/2018
  
  This is my second pair. I'm still using my first pair and have a lot of miles yet to go with them. I hike in the Oregon Outback and also jog in these boots. They give me excellent ankle support and protect my feet from rocks and tree roots. The fit is perfect--they are true to size. Plenty of toe room, both up and down hill (which is about all we have around here), and nice fit in the heel. I've gone through shallow streams and my feet stayed dry. Got the second pair because they were on sale!

- Some disappointed
  Reviewer: MANUEL BENAVIDES
  
  7/6/2018
  
  Not what I expected,thought it was breathable material
- Response from TacticalGear.com
  
  Hi Manuel! We're sorry to hear the boots weren't what you expected, although we're glad they breath! If you'd like, please don't hesitate to call our Customer Relations team at 636-680-8051, M-F 9AM-5PM CT, and they'll be able to match you with a pair of boots more suited to your needs and expectations. Thank you for your feedback!

- Great boots
  Reviewer: Don davison
  
  6/21/2018
  
  So far so good 😊

- great fit and comfortable
  Reviewer: Michael J. Drougas
  
  4/12/2018
  
  right out of the box they were comfortable. Great price no problems at all. Highly recommend !!!!!

- Very satisfied
  Reviewer: Ramon isidro
  
  1/12/2018
  
  Very comfortable boots i will keep buying this product in the future,

- Beefy boot
  Reviewer: austin holt
  
  12/5/2017
  
  Who little Hefty in the fabric could be a little bit more breathable although design is good quality and all and all endurance is so far holding up use it at work all the time good product just could be a little bit later on the fabric.

- Great boots.
  Reviewer: Grant Perkins
  
  11/29/2017
  
  These boots fit my personal preference to a T. Not too stiff, not too much give. Provides good support while being comfortable.

- Awesome Boots !
  Reviewer: Tommy
  
  11/17/2017
  
  Super fast delivery, very comfortable highly recommended !

- Great boot
  Reviewer: Franklin Martin
  
  10/21/2017
  
  Lightweight and comfortable with great ankle support. Love them!

- Great boots!!
  Reviewer: John Pelkington
  
  10/16/2017
  
  Great boots, very comfortable and extremely light weight. Definitely buy again

- Great product.
  Reviewer: Tod Alday
  
  10/12/2017
  
  First time wearing the boots was almost 14hrs. straight, did not hurt my feet or any unusual rubbing. I will be recommending Bates

- Size was too big
  Reviewer: M M
  
  9/14/2017
  
  I ordered what I usually wear and these were too big. Manufacturer fault.
- Response from TacticalGear.com
  
  Hi M M, I'm very sorry to hear that the boots were too big. Please reach out to our Customer Relations team. They'll be happy to talk with you about returns, as well as finding a boot that's perfect for you!

- Good product
  Reviewer: gary karr
  
  8/31/2017
  
  Boots are very comfortable, especially on a ladder where I do lots of work, which is the reason I purchased these boots. Disappointed with the stitching coming loose on the eyelet, where when I reported this I received immediate response and resolution. They are sending new boots to replace defective pair. Very very happy with the results. Still love the boots.

- Bates Boots absolutely ROCK
  Reviewer: Chuck Z
  
  7/14/2017
  
  I am rough on boots! I want a boot that fits snug and offers great support. Over the last 20+ years that i have used Bates Boots they have been the only ones that always hold true to form - fit and function. I just wish that they were stitched instead of bonded as the sand & heat do cause debonding of the sole

- Wow
  Reviewer: J williamson
  
  7/6/2017
  
  Was looking for a pair of boots when my son told me how he used bates boots in the army (2 tours). Me being a vet and still loving tactical stuff decided to try them. Best boots ever. Perfect fit. Zero break in time. With stomping around on a hard warehouse concrete floor all day I forget I'm wearing boots. Look great, light weight... I'll be buying more of these.

- Maybe the best boots I've eve owned.
  Reviewer: Richard Bates
  
  6/23/2017
  
  I have several friends that have military backgrounds, so when I needed new boots, I asked them first. The military/tactical style fit what I need in a boot for how I work. I am more than impressed with the quality and wear of what I purchased. Well worth the money.

- Great product for JROTC students
  Reviewer: Tracy Yarbrough
  
  6/8/2017
  
  My daughter loves these boots. I needed them for JROTC Camp. They are in Men's sizes. My daughter wears a Women's size 10 and we got the 8 1/2 size. Perfect fit for her. I also ordered them about 5 days before she was to leave. I called to check on the order status worried they wouldn't get here in time and they expedited overnight shipping for us! Great company and customer service!

- I'm very pleased
  Reviewer: Larry Eaglen
  
  5/30/2017
  
  They are well made. Thanks

- These boots are amazing. Comfortable,
  Reviewer: Mary LYON
  
  5/29/2017
  
  These boots are made with high quality. Comfortable. They look amazing. Thick sole but light weight compared to others. Rate them a 10.

- Great Boots
  Reviewer: John Polizzi
  
  4/20/2017
  
  I bought this this boot for summer time work season. I work construction ( concrete work ) , their lightweight design is perfect for long hot days on your feet. I wear them year round and they hold up great to all the rough conditions i work in. Bought a 2cd set to break in for this season. My original pair still have plent of life left in them and that was well over a year ago. Bottom line ... BEST BOOT EVER ! ! !

- boots are greatBoots
  Reviewer: Bruce McElwain
  
  4/6/2017
  
  Boots arelight an are comfortable to wear all day

- Look great, super light!!
  Reviewer: Veric
  
  3/1/2017
  
  Haven't wore them to work yet but before I do.....Can I use mink oil to help seal the leather?

- Tough and comfortable
  Reviewer: Brett Nordmann
  
  12/14/2016
  
  I am hard on tools, equipment and clothing. Normally I replace my boots every 18 months or so. I have had these boots for 2 years now and still have more use left in them. They are so good that I recently purchased a second pair. I run in them, climb in them and spend numerous hours in them bent at the toes and always feel good. I highly recommend them.

- Good boots
  Reviewer: Greg
  
  6/1/2015
  
  I've always bought Bates boots and love them. These desert tactical sports are a little different than the last two I purchased. Still breaking them in but they are stiffer than I would have liked to have with Bates. They are comfortable though and good quality for the price. Also laces could have been a little longer due to being Military we have to tuck our laces in and not much laces left to do that.

- great price/great product
  Reviewer: Ralph
  
  12/7/2014
  
  fast delivery, excellent service

- Great Boots
  Reviewer: Dick
  
  10/21/2014
  
  This is a very good quality light weight boot. I wear these in the warmer months of the year.

- cheap product
  Reviewer: good for 1 year only
  
  9/11/2013
  
  I've had my Bates 8" tactical boot for just over 1 year. Regular wear, snow, concrete floors, asphalt. No mud, no water, just regular wear. The threading around the zipper started unraveling causing the zipper to get stuck. I had to cut the threads out of the way. Then one day when zipping the side, the zipper broke. Definitely not a YKK zipper! The cost was about $80 and you get what you pay for. I won't use Bates for any of my shoes again. The quality just isn't there.

- This is my third pair
  Reviewer: Nathan
  
  7/9/2013
  
  For a long time I had low back pain. I never wear cheap shoes. I bought the first pair for using on the motorcycle and everyday wear, they lasted about 13 months of everyday use. I am a teacher on my feet most all day. No back pain ever. I am now on my third pair. I may never buy another shoe. They are very comfortable and my feet do not get hot in them, even in the hot Florida summer riding on asphalt.

- Good boots
  Reviewer: PFC
  
  5/15/2013
  
  Boots didn't require a break in period, very comfortable. Stitching has started coming out where my achilles meets my heel and I've only worn these in garrison. For a boot that I ordered extra-wide, the toe box could be wider to allow a little more wiggle room. There was a hot spot right on top of my toe that rubbed it raw after my 12-mile ruck last week. Other than that it held up well besides the regular aches on my feet through rucking. Good for the money.

- Great Boots
  Reviewer: Joe
  
  3/29/2013
  
  Lightweight and comfortable.

- Great boots for the money
  Reviewer: parabellum
  
  2/27/2013
  
  I've unboxed and worn these boots now for a few days, and I have to say I'm very impressed. No hotspots, no big break-in, no blisters. There is room for my foot to move in all the right places, but the boot is tight where it needs to be, to avoid rubbing and provide support. Time will tell how these do in terms of durability, but my initial impression is that these boots are a 10/10. Also: They have been treated with a very very good hydrophobic coating. I tried to apply my trusty Nikwax waterproofing to them and the stuff literally beaded up and ran off onto the floor. I was so impressed, I took them to the sink and ran the faucet over them and WOW....the leather was completely dry to the touch once I removed the boot from the stream. Whatever Bates is putting on these boots is a winner.

- More comfortable than my athletic shoes
  Reviewer: Brad Rogers
  
  1/4/2013
  
  These boots are all around excellent. I was a little worried about going with the 8" (typically the boots I buy are 6"). The other times I have worn 8" boots they were so stiff my ankles nearly locked out forcing my to walk like a tin soldier and drastically slowing my pace. With these it is almost like wearing a pair of tennis shoes with ankle support on the sides. The nylon uppers really improve flexibility of the boot over the all-leather varieties, enabling you to walk/run with ease and no drop in average pace or stride length. Not to mention the soft rubber soles and excellent padded instep makes it feel like you are walking on clouds. There was a small 2-3 day break in period, but after that they are perfect. My only concern is the durability of the plastic speed lace hooks. I can see those breaking off easily and rendering the boots nearly un-usable. I would prefer metal speed lace hooks (if the plastic ones break off I will probably look into replacing them with metal hooks at some point). So far there haven't been any issues with this component, though I think if there were to be a problem anywhere, it would be there. Overall, I would most definitely recommend these boots, and will replace my current ones with an identical pair once I wear these out.

- Comfortable Boot, but...
  Reviewer: Mark
  
  4/13/2011
  
  Comfortable pair of boots. The firm sides of the boot really stablize the ankles, even on rough terrain of Afghanistan. However, the heal tore out only after only 2 months. This maybe a flaw of this type of boot.

- Good boots for the money
  Reviewer: The Sgt
  
  12/16/2010
  
  I have had my boots for almost a year now and they still look new. They took a few weeks to break in but once you get them broke in they are very comfortable and a great value for the price.

- Awesome !!!
  Reviewer: Bishop
  
  9/23/2010
  
  These boots are the most comfortable footwear that I've ever owned. I'm on my second pair right now and i am looking to purchase another pair of tan tactical boots to wear with ACU's.

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