Duty Boots
Find the right black boots for your shift. Read our product roundup that includes 5.11 Tactical, BlackHawk, Bates, Danner, Haix, Lowa, Magnum, Original S.W.A.T., OTB Footwear, Ridge Footwaer, Timberland Pro, and Thorogood.
5.11 Tactical
The 5.11 XPRT (Extreme Performance for Rapid Tactics) Black Boot comes with a Sympatex waterproof-breathable membrane and protects against bloodborne pathogens. The boots feature 5.11's trademark Shock Mitigation System for reduced impact, composite Kick-Toe technology, and Talon Stabilizer ankle support.
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BlackHawk
The BlackHawk Waterproof ZW5 Side Zip boot is designed for extreme comfort in extreme conditions. Waterproof and durable, the five-inch boot features a side-zipper that allows for quick entry into the boot with a lace-up sure fit.
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Bates
Delta leather and nylon boots feature Bates' Individual Comfort System Technology. The midsole has a removable disk that the wearer can rotate among four zones to control firmness, cushion, and inward and outward stability. The side zipper allows for ease of use, while a slip-resistant outsole and cement construction provide comfort and traction.
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Danner
The Danner APB is offered in both an all-leather version and a blend of full-grain leather and 1,000-denier nylon. Crosstech lining protects against blood-borne pathogens. The Vibram 1276 Sierra outsole, also worn by Danner military customers, provides acceleration, traction, and comfort.
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Haix
The Airpower P7 High is a nine-inch all-leather multi-purpose tactical/patrol boot featuring the Haix Arch Support System, Haix Climate System, breathable leather, and a waterproof Gore-Tex-lining. The Airpower P7 High laces quickly and has an aggressive tread design.
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Lowa
Lowa's Urban Police boot in its Task Force collection is a 10-inch lightweight boot constructed of smooth black full-grain leather with an inside zipper for easy on and off. It has a Vibram Tsavo torsionally stiff and replaceable outsole with a PU midsole and a quick drying textile liner.
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Magnum
Magnum's Elite Force 8.0 WPI features ion-mask waterproofing technology. A special process works at a molecular level, binding invisibly to the boot surface to repel most liquids. Originally developed for military clothing to repel chemical agents, ion-mask is now available in footwear only through Magnum.
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Original S.W.A.T.
Original S.W.A.T.'s Classic 9-Inch Side Zip boot is made to be light and comfortable like an athletic shoe with the durability and support of a boot. Its triple-stitched upper of full-grain leather and 1,000-denier nylon has a polishable full-grain leather toe. A YKK zipper with Velcro closure makes for easy on and off, while a stitched self-cleaning Multi-Tred carbon rubber outsole provides traction and durability.
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OTB Footwear
OTB Footwear's Ferdelance is a combat-ready boot that features a high-traction, non-squeak Vibram outsole and midsole unit to provide excellent traction and cushion. Cordura ventilation ports throughout the boot provide breathability and reinforced rubber toes and heels help when scaling walls.
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Ridge Footwear
The Ultimate from Ridge is a lightweight waterproof boot with a YKK side zipper. A removable anti-microbial, Poron padded, tru-fit anatomically correct insole offers comfort as well as a health safeguard. For additional comfort the Ridge Ultimate has a PU midsole with an air and gel shock absorbing heel.
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Timberland Pro
Part of Timberland PRO's Valor series for public safety, the Bluehawk Tactalite boot is lightweight yet durable. Features include a Gore-Tex XCR membrane and a Vibram trail runner sole. All Timberland Pro Valor series products contain Timberland's exclusive PreciseFit system that uses footbed inserts to ensure optimal fit.
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Thorogood
Thorogood's Night Recon performance tactical series features the company's S.T.E.P. (Surface Traction Enhances Performance) Technology. This consists of a lightweight EVA midsole, slip-resistant outsole, a molded PVC unit to promote foot stabilization, and a cushioned footbed. Moisture-wicking Aerospacer lining circulates air to keep feet dry.
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