Maelstrom Men's Tac Force Military Tactical Work Boots

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I bought these exact boots 13 months ago and have worn them every single work day since. That is 45-70 hours per week, every week, in the rain, shine and snow, climbing many stairs, stepping in and out of vehicles, sometimes running including short sprints. Here is "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly", and why I ultimately decided to buy them again: The Good: They are out-of-the-box comfortable, fit exactly to size, look good, have a composite shank (important for people like me who go through metal detectors for work), can be shined with polish and I love a side zipper. The metal gromets for the laces never popped out and dont set off a metal detector. The side zipper is indestructible. The tag doesnt say waterproof but they felt like it. They arent "cold weather" boots but they kept my feet warm without making them sweat. Great gripping surface, even when carrying a load over wet surfaces I never felt like I was going to slip. The Bad: The Velcro side tabs become unusable after about 6 months of continual wear. The top of the boot is quite open and doesnt tie tight enough to keep your pant leg tucked in. You will need boot blousing straps to keep that appearance. The outer material can be polished but it scratches very easily. To maintain a professional appearance you will have to maintain this boot. I didnt because I wanted to evaluate them by themselves, and after about 9 months of continual use they became "trashy". The Ugly: The included laces are fragile and broke after 6 months, which is why I said left them out of the picture. I put in a pair of laces from another boot and that was fine. The boots did crack and rip open but remember I did NOT maintain them, I just wore them to see what would happen and when. Cracks happened around 7/8 months, holes around 10/11 months that let water in. So, what is the final verdict? Despite the material shortcomings (laces) I bought this boot again. This boot doesnt pretend to be the best boot out there, but I believe it IS the best boot for the money. If I didnt work in these every single week they would have lasted longer, but 1 year how I treat them is good enough, and great for the price. DO expect to toss them after a year. DO expect to replace the laces with something better. DO enjoy the money you saved by buying this boot instead of another, more expensive boot that you would replace in 1 year anyway. I go through boots once a year, and this is now my go-to boot.

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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 dont 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 dont 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.

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Finally have found a decent compromise to overpriced "motorcycle boots/street shoes". Fit is very comfortable with plenty of support and padded protection for ankles. Very light weight for their size and comfortable to walk in. For me thats a huge plus as it saves me having to pack a set of "street shoes" when Im out touring. Granted these arent evening dress shoes, but they have enough style to blend in most environments without all the straps and buckles of the typically overdecorated motorcycle wear. My single reservation at this point are the laces. Historically, laces and moving machinery dont play well together. So Ive adjusted mine to best security and comfort level, double-tied then and will put a drop of adhesive on the knots for an extra measure of security. Once youve adjusted the laces to your personal preference, the side zipper is all you need when putting them on and taking them off. If I research long enough, I may be able to come up with some solution allowing me to remove the laces entirely. In the interim, theyre comfortable, rugged, well constructed, adapt well to shifter and brake use, and cost less than half of what a set of "motorcycle boots/shoes" will set you back. I do recommend them.

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0:20 0:00 This video is not intended for all audiences. What date were you born? January February March April May June July August September October November December 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950 1949 1948 1947 1946 1945 1944 1943 1942 1941 1940 1939 1938 1937 1936 1935 1934 1933 1932 1931 1930 1929 1928 1927 1926 1925 1924 1923 1922 1921 1920 1919 1918 1917 1916 1915 1914 1913 1912 1911 1910 1909 1908 1907 1906 1905 1904 1903 1902 1901 1900 Submit Adobe Flash Player is required to watch this video. Install Flash Player These boots SQUEAK so bad I cannot even wear them in public without attracting unwanted attention. They are comfortable and a great fit, but they sound like literal clown shoes. Did anyone from Maelstrom try wearing a pair of these? Its ridiculous how bad they squeak. Check out my video, make sure your sound is on so you can ruin your ears with the squeaking. Seriously, how can this company not address such an obvious design flaw.

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Ive had these boots a little over a month. They are comfortable and required little break in. I was skeptical of them after wearing a pair of Danners for the past two years, but the price made me experiment. Long story short, Im sad I did. These boots simply do not hold up to daily duty wear. They stain relatively easy, but the unacceptable part is that the leather is already separating from the metal shoelace eyelets. This is after less than two months of use! I wasnt expecting them to be on par with the two years I got out of my Danners, but less than two months? Bottom line, save your money and buy a better quality boot if you are going to actually be using them for duty wear. Update 05/07/17: These boots are garbage. I stopped wearing them most days in an effort to get more life out of them. It didnt work. The defects got worse and multiplied. The most recent is a hole in the heel just under the seam. Save your money and buy a better pair. Youll end up money ahead!

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