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Bates Footwear Mens GX-8 Side Zip Boots 2268 2268
Bates Footwear Mens GX-8 Side Zip Boots 2268 2268
Bates Footwear Mens GX-8 Side Zip Boots 2268 2268
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Bates Footwear Mens GX-8 Side Zip Boots 2268 2268
Bates Footwear Mens GX-8 Side Zip Boots 2268 2268
Bates Footwear Mens GX-8 Side Zip Boots 2268 2268
Bates Footwear Mens GX-8 Side Zip Boots 2268 2268
Bates Footwear Mens GX-8 Side Zip Boots 2268 2268
Bates Footwear Mens GX-8 Side Zip Boots 2268 2268
Bates Footwear Mens GX-8 Side Zip Boots 2268 2268
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Bates Footwear Men's GX-8 Side Zip Boots 2268

SKU: 2268
$144.99 - $179.95

  • Great for all-season duty and patrol work
  • Keeps feet dry and comfortable during long shifts
  • Side zip entry with YKK zipper for fast on and off
  • GORE-TEX waterproof breathable membrane and slip rubber outsole
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A durable waterproof side zip boot that is perfect for all seasons. Featuring a strong, waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX lining, your feet will stay protected, comfortable and dry.

Features:

  • Waterproof full grain leather and performance nylon upper with protective panels
  • Breathable Waterproof GORE-TEX membrane with moisture wicking lining to keep your feet cool and dry
  • Cushioned removable insert for added underfoot comfort
  • YKK side zipper for easy On and Off
  • Lightweight cushioned EVA midsole to deliver flexibility and performance
  • Slip resistant rubber outsole for added traction
  • Cement construction providing you a lightweight and flexible platform
  • Black Color

**Please try on your boots or shoes indoors and with the sock you intend to wear before going outside. Once the tags are removed and there is any sign of wear on the shoes/boots they will not be accepted for a return. Fit is not considered a warranty defect by LA Police Gear or its vendors.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Overall rating: 4.0 / 5 from 5 reviews.

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"As usual it was painless. I ordered my boots and received them earlier then expected and a great fit I have been coming back here for my boots and still will keep coming back"

— Anonymous (5/5)

Bates Footwear Men's GX-8 Side Zip Boots 2268

"After a considerable break in period (5 days) I am finally able to wear them all day without issue. Boots are lightweight and breathable and seem to be constructed well."

— John F. (5/5)

great boots

"these are an awesome pair of boots, the gortex keeps your feet super warm, so may be a little hot in the summer"

— liz (4/5)

DAS BOOT!!

"Perfect compliment to my 5.11’s. I am on concrete and asphalt all day and these guys keep my feet safe and supported. Rotate two pairs and replace one set every year as the treads wear. Great boots at a great price. 8.5EW."

— Bruce M. (5/5)

Bates GX-8 Side Zip���������..Never received them

"The boots would be great if i got them. After almost 2 weeks, I contacted LAPG who stated they got lost in the warehouse. I canceled the order and got them from Galls. Thanks anyway"

— Anonymous (1/5)

Q&A

These are made in China . I wear a size 13 men's US. I've tried 02 pair of gx8 with goretex and side zippers from another retail form and both pairs have failed my water test consisting of weighing down boots in 5" of water. Both have leaked significantly within 20 minutes Both pairs were marked lot number 60663 with a mfg date of 03/2014. I contacted Bates and they suspect a goretex "bootie" problem. I don't trust the goretex name. . What is your lot number and date of mfg? Can I return them if they don't pass my water test? I will use them as a motorcycle boot
I went down to our warehouse and checked several of the 2268 boots that we have in stock, and they all had the same 60663 lot number and 3/2014 manufacture date that you mentioned. If you do decide to purchase these boots and they don't appear to be waterproof, you can return them for a refund or store credit, depending on how long after the purchase date you return them. If they are not waterproof, this is considered a manufacturer defect since Bates advertises them as being waterproof.
Does these boots have a safety toe??
These Bates boots do not have a safety toe.
I wear the 5.11 ATAC boot in a size 12, do these boots size the same or do I need to order a size smaller/larger to fit properly?
These are similar sized as the 5.11
Do these boots have a non-marking sole?
I contacted Bates regarding this and they couldn't say for certain that these were non-marking soles. They do not that it is a slip resistant sole. I'm sorry i couldn't find a better answer for you than that.
How much do the weigh?
Depends on the size you are getting but range from 2-4lbs
Never owned a side zip boot before. Easy on, easy off or do you still need to adjust the laces?
They are easy on and off once they are broken in with just the side zipper. you may have to adjust the laces for the first few weeks but once fully broken in you should not need to adjust them any more.