Okay guys here is the deal. I'm a heavier guy to begin with. I need good support. While my left foot is your typical 12 wide, my right foot is slightly wider since the surgery on it. I don't have problems with my left foot being uncomfortable in anything, but my right one is in pain. I tend to put a lot of pressure on the outside of my right foot near my small toe. The incision from the surgery is in that area also. It took forever to heal. I have custom insoles to try and take pressure off it, but they still suck. I need really good footwear. I had Bates shoes while I was in the Corps. While standing in formation for long change of command ceremonies they were pretty pleasant then. I know Bates makes a comfortable shoe. So how's the boot?
I'm thinking about Bates Delta-8 Side Zip Boot with their iCS system to customize my boot to me. I have a few questions.
I destroy soles. Are these boots soles going to hold up for a year or better, mainly walking?
Anyone use this iCS system? Does it help your comfort?
How is a side zip boot? I've never used one. Not sure if I'll like it. Speed lace was always my thing.
How is traction and slipping?
Does this boot self clean in muddy conditions?
Is there anything better for me I should be looking at?
I was also looking at Blackhawk boots, but I'm interested in this iCS adjustment to maybe take pressure off my foot in the area damaged. Your thoughts and advice please.
I'm thinking about Bates Delta-8 Side Zip Boot with their iCS system to customize my boot to me. I have a few questions.
I destroy soles. Are these boots soles going to hold up for a year or better, mainly walking?
Anyone use this iCS system? Does it help your comfort?
How is a side zip boot? I've never used one. Not sure if I'll like it. Speed lace was always my thing.
How is traction and slipping?
Does this boot self clean in muddy conditions?
Is there anything better for me I should be looking at?
I was also looking at Blackhawk boots, but I'm interested in this iCS adjustment to maybe take pressure off my foot in the area damaged. Your thoughts and advice please.