ROCKY S2V Tactical Military Boot

Cannot speak to other uses, but these boots were a life saver for my son, and now my daughter who is a year behind him. We bought them these boots instead of the ones they would have been issued, because we know what was in store for them during Basic Cadet Training. They dry quickly. No boot is waterproof, but they do keep water out well. They are comfortable. They are not so heavy they add to runs and drills, but not flimsy either. One of the best parts is that they lace quickly. Every second counts when cadre are in your face. Easy to get on and off. One thing… break them in. Reviewing twice because we bought them twice. Two kids, same use, same praise. Son is in his third year wearing them, daughter, her second.

Hubby loves these boots. Very comfy with a great fit.

I have been an avid user of Rocky Alpha Force boots for over a decade. I need a pair for the Army now and tried these on. They are definitely in the "heavy duty" category, on par with the likes of the Garmont T8 Bifida. They have good support and sole cushion. I passed on these after I tried them on because I am looking for something a little lighter for long ruck marches. These are good for heavy field / mountain use for sure.

This is a great duty boot for LE, corrections etc., if a bit overpriced, but should NOT be mistaken for a load-bearing mission-type boot. After serving as a grunt for 12 years, I knew as soon as I put my feet in these, that they would never hold up to real abuse, contrary to some reviews I've seen from some guy who was yammering about carrying a 20-lb ruck. Sorry but my LBE weighed more than that. Heck, I carried more water weight than that. For real grunt-types who routinely have to carry rucks in the 65-80-lb range, this boot would be less than useless. For those loads, for the sake of your feet and joints, stick with Altama, Danner and the usual suspects. Fast-forward a decade or so, to my current occupation in corrections and you have a totally different story. For long days on concrete and steel, these boots will keep your feet cool and comfortable and they are a pretty good looking boot, as well. There's no break-in period necessary and they fit great right out of the box. I can already tell that the sole is going to be trouble. It's really soft and comfy now but it is certainly going to wear quickly. My best guess is that, in my current boot rotation, these MIGHT make it two years. You can bet that, if you're a cheapskate and you wear these every day, you might not even get a year out of these soles. Naturally, if you're in a position where you do a lot of sitting, you'll see it differently. Speaking of the soles.... If you work in an environment where chemical irritants, such as OC, are somewhat omnipresent, watch your step. These are not great on slick concrete, as there isn't a huge surface area of the boot sole that actually makes contact with the surface you're walking on. Just beware. These are what I consider high-end duty/uniform boots and I have no doubt that they will serve perfectly as such. After many years on my feet, footwear is not an area where I'm willing to compromise and the $170.00 price tag phased me not in the least. These replace my last pair of Bate's Anabons (now discontinued) in my current rotation of 2 pairs of Bate's Defenders, 2 pairs of Altama hot weather boots and a pair of Rocky Fort Hood boots. The Fort Hoods are relatively sorry, which explains why you can find them for about $90, all over the internet. These S2Vs are an immediate and dramatic upgrade. I'm expecting great things out of them, which means I'll soon forget that I'm even wearing them. In short, KNOW what you're buying a boot for, then make your purchase. These are not Danners. These are not Matterhorns. These are not Altamas. Don't expect them to hold up to abuse as though they were!

Best comfortables boots, well worth the money, recommend this boots for the type 3s, if authorized.

perfect fit, very light weight and comfortable. and I got this size 18 through the Amazon resale store for 50 bucks

I'm in the Navy Reserve and got these because the ones I were issued way back when were getting really uncomfortable. I read some of the reviews on this one that said "fits like a sneaker". I wouldn't go that far, but they ARE comfortable boots. I'm active now, so wearing them every day, 8 hours a day. Very comfortable and the uppers aren't flimsy like my issued boots were. I used to have to wear hiking socks over my compression socks so my feet wouldn't hurt. I don't have to do that with these Rockys. (Which is good, because if I did, they'd be toot ight on my feet).I'm really glad I got these and wonder why I waited so long! Also, they are on the Navy's list of approved boots for NWU III.

Comfortable and takes a beating. Some of the best footwear I have ever owned for longevity and comfort. They do squeak when I walk but that's small potatoes.

The boots arrived a few days earlier than expected so my son was quite happy! They seem to be great quality and they fit perfectly.

I only wear Rockies

Durable. Light and perfect style

Crazy comfortable

Great for work and rough conditions! well worth the price!