Jeff K from United States, AZ Public Profile

I read the reviews for this boot on the 5.11 website when they first came out. Didn't need boots at that time, but since then, I have been looking for a light hiker that can take some abuse and not cost a lot. These are that boot. If they have your size, grab them before they are gone. Received my pair, went out on a 4 mile hike over fairly flat terrain. Worked very well, no break-in necessary. Went out this last weekend on a combination 6-mile hike/geocaching jaunt over mixed terrain and 1000 foot elevation change. No problems. Even going downhill, my toes never touched the tips of the boot, and the padded tongue kept the lacing from embedding in my upper instep. The heel counter works great-kept me from twisting my ankle a couple of times. Nothing punctured or penetrated the sole, and the pattern of the sole is earth-friendly. Shoes are true-to-size (duty boot or dress shoe sizing). Wouldn't hesitate on recommending these to anyone needing a mid-trainer or light hiker.