Men's Smith and Wesson 8" Breach 2.0 Side-Zip Boots Tactical Reviews, Deals, Problems and Guides

Well I’ve had these boots for 21 days now and the flaws are showing. I got these 2 months ahead of a 7 week trip to Southeast Asia. After 21 days of extreme LIGHT* use the bottom zipper of the left boot has stitching that’s coming apart and the lace on the left boot (at the second eyelet at the bottom) broke.

* Light use means walking around my house and going to the grocery store.

Not sure why I’m having issues with the left boot.

Love the feel, and style but my pair began to get this weird bubble on the leather after only wearing them twice around my fire department. Unfortunately being that they’re a uniform item that is displeasing because it is very noticeable and I don’t think it should happen with them being brand new.

Tough, reliable, comfortable. I bought these boots as my boots for wildfire calls on my local fd, and they are all around perfect for duty around the station. The fit is solid, but allows enough movement to not have my feet feeling constricted and sore. The side zipper is perfect as well, enabling me to doff them to slap on my bunker gear with little to no time lost in gearing up.

Due to a past ankle fracture, finding a boot that not only fits, but gave me the stability and ease to put on and take off. I now have 3 separate boot length size and they are all just great. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed.

These boots not only look well made but you can feel the quality when you put them on. The zippers are easy to secure and make outing them on quick and easy. The stitching is tight and secure. Traction is no concern with any surface I’ve been on. I recommend these boots for work or play.

These boots are so light I hardly know I am wearing them. Zippers on the sides helps me air them at night and get in and out of them. Good feel on the foot all day. Great support too.

Great because they required no break in time. They are a little tight on the wide rating though.

Light comfortable boots. Still breaking in. Look good and feel good. Don’t know how durable they are. Would probably only recommend for office work, not for the field. I have thin feet and these are snug out of the box. If you have big feet, def go with the wide.

These boots appear to be extremely light weight. They will definitely be tested hard after the first of the year. Hopefully the construction is good and they don’t rip apart.

Only had them for a few days and they are confy, they are much better than the OCP issued boots that take a month to break in while your heal is rubbed raw.