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Tac Sport Zip-Up Tactical Boot
For over a decade, Tac Sport has stepped up to extreme expectations - light, fast, and ground-gripping. The Tac Sport. Better for you. Better for those depending on you. The Tac Sp...
BATES Men's High Gloss Duty Oxford Shoes
On the job professionalism in the High Gloss Duty Oxford from Bates. Leather upper in an oxford style with a round toe. Lace up closure for a secure fit. High gloss material for st...
Men's Tactical Sport 2 Tall Side Zip
For over a decade, Tactical Sport has stepped up to extreme expectations - and now it just got better. The completely re-booted Tactical Sport 2 takes response time to the next lev...
BATES Men's Tactical Sport 2 Mid Side Zip Composite Toe Work Boots
For over a decade, Tactical Sport has stepped up to extreme expectations - and now it just got better. The completely re-booted Tactical Sport 2 takes response time to the next lev...
Paratrooper Side Zip
Paratroopers have one of the most difficult and demanding jobs of all military forces, and Bates knows it. The leading manufacturer of military footwear has designed these Bates Pa...
Men's Tac Sport 8" Zip-up Tactical Boot
For over a decade, Tac Sport has stepped up to extreme expectations - light, fast, and ground-gripping. The Tac Sport. Better for you. Better for those depending on you. The Tac Sp...
Men's Tactical Sport Side Zip Boot
The Bates Tactical Sport Side Zip 8" Boots is the #1 selling black boot made by Bates, the leading manufacturer of duty boots in the world today. And no wonder—this boot wraps feet...
Men's Tac Sport 5" Zip-up Tactical Boot
For over a decade, Tac Sport has stepped up to extreme expectations - light, fast, and ground-gripping. The Tac Sport. Better for you. Better for those depending on you. The Tac Sp...
Men's Tac Sport 8 inch Zip-up Tactical Boot, Size: 10, Black
Men's Raide Waterproof Work Boots
Built like a running shoe, the Bates Raide gives you a dynamic fit with a streamlined, breathable upper pattern. The Raide features a strobel construction, hugging your foot with a...
Men's GX-8 Waterproof Composite Toe Side Zip
The favorite boot of many an Airman is now available in Coyote Brown, ready for wear with OCP. Keeping with Bates tradition of serving our men and women in uniform, Bates brings th...
Blanket Vintage Blue White Reversible Scalloped 73 x 90in
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7 mentions from real owners
- #1Dec 30, 2025
If you need a blanket, look at Bates Mill
I love Bates designs. Too much white space for me though. Hopefully I see more fall colors come in during seasonals. They did a Halloween seasonal this year and I bought that FAST.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Dec 5, 2025
Why are good leather jackets either $100 or $1,500? What's the real difference?
Disagree. Good shoes and boots are more comfortable than any sneakers I’ve found. Took me 50 years to find this out. Wide flat feet and my AE shoes and bates boots blow away my hoka, new balance and brooks
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Sep 7, 2025
Need comfortable shoes to help with foot pain.
>...I work at McDonalds, haha laugh it up No shame in honest work from me. >By the end of my shifts my heels are on fire, for some reasons it's only my heels. Sounds like plantar fasciitis and/or you need more arch support. > I need better shoes though, if anybody has any recommendations please let me know.. Bates makes a side-zip boot for military/law enforcement but (glances down thread) ask your podiatrist what you should be wearing to work on tile all day. You'll probably end up with something they recommend for Police/Nurse/Construction workers.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #4Apr 9, 2025
[Request] Shoes that last longer than 5 months for people who actually work physical jobs?
Bates is part of Wolverine and the Wolverine work shoes and boots are my go to choice these days...and that is with Keen, Red Wing, Doc Martens, and Danner on the shelf next to them:-)
View on Redditopen_in_new - #5Apr 9, 2025
[Request] Shoes that last longer than 5 months for people who actually work physical jobs?
I've always been fond of Bates paratrooper boots. They check your boxes but they are heavy.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #6Jan 4, 2025
My friend goes through shoes/boots within a couple months, are there comfortable, lifetime quality options for restraunt workers in the 300usd range? Please advise, thank you
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View on Redditopen_in_new - #7Dec 6, 2015
[BIFL Request] A work boot for ACTUALLY taking out on the field that doesn't look beauiful
Seconded. Exactly this. I know a couple guys whose feet fit them perfectly and they wear them every day. I've also seen a few pairs fail within 3-4 months of use. I can't recommend as a BIFL item. I rock the Bates combat sole lightweights. A pair usually lasts two years for me. And they are cheap enough that that is a fine balance, especially if you have a pair of cheap bellvilles that you can rock in garrison when you need to look nice.
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