Normally, I would place zero faith in 5.11 anything that is footwear-related. Pouches, bags? Yes. Hell yes. However, footwear has always been a weakpoint in the brand.

I recently decided I was sick of being overseas all the time and downgraded to a Protection Position that required a uniform. Black boots were a must, and my friends would not shut up about these.

I am truly glad I got them. They are comfortable, easy to polish up, and surprisingly hardy. They are no "tennis shoe boot", but they don't look like them, either. No, thi is definitely the happy medium. I forgot how much I loved side-zip boots.