Let's get one thing straight right from the beginning. There are NOT high quality boots. They are cheaply made, but that's ok because at $60 they're cheaply priced. I knew what I paid for these, and that set the bar for my expectations: I'm not judging these boots to the same standard that I use for my $200 work boots that I buy locally.
Ok, now for my first impressions (I will update this review in a couple months):
Construction is 99% glued, not stitched - expected for an inexpensive boot.
I normally wear a 12 wide, and that's what I ordered. These fit really nicely right out of the box. I mean, *really* nicely. They fit like boots that have been worn in for a week first time I put them on. That's a really big plus for me because on most boots (regardless of price) they just aren't wide enough and squeeze the balls of my feet until the leather stretches.
The support is pretty good, though I replaced the foam rubber insole with a better one right away. This isn't because of any problem with the originals, I do that with every shoe I buy.
Arount the ankles they are comfortable and supportive as you'd expect from an 8" boot and don't show any manufacturing defects that could dig into the skin or anything, so again, high marks there for a boot at this price point.
The lowers have a reasonable tread, and after one light shift at work, I didn't have any problems with traction or slipping. They are not the cheap 'dense foam rubber' that some boot bottoms are made with, they feel like 'real' rubber, if that makes any sense. Again, pretty good for a $60 pair of boots.
The side zipper has functioned well so far, but it feels kinda light duty. Gut feel, I think this will be the first thing to go, but there are no problems with them right now, so we'll see.
Under the zipper is a web of light pleather material, I assume to help with water resistance. I though it would dig in and be uncomfortable once I tightened the laces, it it has actually been fine. So once again, very good for an inexpensive boot.
So overall, I give these boots very high marks. I'm really happy with the fit and function after a day and a half. Five stars.
I will edit this review if these boots fail or have any significant issues within six months, I think that's a fair life expectancy for them. If thay last longer than that I'de consider it icing on the cake, and I'd probably buy them again if they do.
Edit one year later:
Ok, so bottom line is that these boots need replacing. But for me that's not bad. I destroy all my work boots in about a year or so. But here's the important part... THEY AREN'T FALLING APART. Don't laugh... I've had some very expensive (comparatively) boots come out of a year's use in much worse shape. The leather usually seperates from the bottom near my little toe but these boots are still holding tight!.
The side zipper that I though would go first is still going strong and the pleather flap behind the zipper is still fine. The tread has held up...hmmmmm... moderately well, there's still good tread left, but it has worn to be sure.
They don't look so hot anymore, they're streatched and pulled, have some wrinkles in the leather, but compared to most boots after 1 year on my feet, these are doing great.
100% I will be buying these again; but maybe I can get another month or two out of them...
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Work Tactical boots
Work Tactica Boots
Genuine Leather | Upper Material | PU+Fabric |
| | Side Zipper | |
| | Arch Support | |
| | EVA Foam Midsole | |
| | Non-slip Outsole | |
Water Resistant | Waterproof Level | Water Resistant |
Genuine Leather | Upper Material | Genuine Leather |
| | Side Zipper | |
| | Arch Support | |
| | EVA Foam Midsole | |
| | Non-slip Outsole | |
Water Resistant | Waterproof Level | Waterproof |
Genuine Leather | Upper Material | Genuine Leather |
| | Side Zipper | |
| | Arch Support | |
| | EVA Foam Midsole | |
| | Non-slip Outsole | |
Water Resistant | Waterproof Level | Water Resistant |
Genuine Leather | Upper Material | Genuine Leather |
| | Side Zipper | |
| | Arch Support | |
| | EVA Foam Midsole | |
| | Non-slip Outsole | |
Water Resistant | Waterproof Level | Water Resistant |
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This product is a great fit, for everyday field environment. I am an active 15 year law enforcement veteran, and for the first time ever I didn't have to spend over $150 for a decent pair of boots. The shoe is light weight, and has great arch support and soul comfortability. And the side zipper comes in great when taking your shoe off and on. It looks great with my uniform, and I've been asked if they were the five people...🤣 If you are on a budget such as myself, I recommend this product 100%. This is only week one since I have been wearing them. I'll give an update after 30 days.Great job team, and I will be recommending you to the rest of my partners! 💯
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Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2024
Size: 10.5Color: Black-aVerified Purchase
This product is a great fit, for everyday field environment. I am an active 15 year law enforcement veteran, and for the first time ever I didn't have to spend over $150 for a decent pair of boots. The shoe is light weight, and has great arch support and soul comfortability. And the side zipper comes in great when taking your shoe off and on. It looks great with my uniform, and I've been asked if they were the five people...🤣 If you are on a budget such as myself, I recommend this product 100%. This is only week one since I have been wearing them. I'll give an update after 30 days.
Great job team, and I will be recommending you to the rest of my partners! 💯
Great job team, and I will be recommending you to the rest of my partners! 💯
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Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2024
Size: 13Color: Sand-aVerified Purchase
Excellent hiking boots. Put some Shoe Goo on all the threads when they are new for protection, and wear a thick sock. I hike in these boots a couple times a week and I'm impressed with the comfort and durability. Keep up the good work NORTIV !
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Great Value Hiking Boot!
Reviewed in Canada on May 28, 2024Size: 10.5Color: BlackVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in Canada on May 28, 2024
The hike was about 7.5km one way and the terrain I walked through was already mulched, soft and had only some small amounts of mud here and there because of a few days of rain prior to us getting there (although it also rained our first day/night. In this terrain, (as well as a paved road then gravel road walking to the trail) the boots not only held up but were very comfortable the entire way.
I wore them all day long on the 3.5 day backpacking trip. This included the ride to and from the site, the actual hike itself and also hanging around camp.
The material is comfortable with the zipper allowing for a tighter fit or for a quick loosen at the end of your day when you're sitting around the campfire. The outside material is mostly leather and held up nicely on this first trip. I kicked rocks and large stumps as well as walked through some small mud puddles along my way and the boots felt solid. Although I have only taken them out once so far, I'm not worried about them falling apart.
I can't really speak to the water resistance too much as it only rained a little on and off on a couple days of the trip. And the only water I stepped in was only ever an inch deep at the most as these were my only boots and I didn't want to risk it if they weren't very water resistant. For what it's worth, during this little amount of water that they did experience, my feet didn't get wet at all.
The only issue I had was the day after the hike the side of my foot was sore while wearing the boot. However I just unzipped the side zipper and this greatly relieved my soreness. And by the time we made the return trip my foot wasn't sore at all. So this was either soreness from breaking in a new boot or I simply had my boot a little too tight.
Overall I love these boots and I think they are an incredible value (especially for those just getting into tactical and/or hiking boots).
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