Bates USMC RAT Boots

[Strangedays]

I was just wondering if these are crap? I know there was a recall a while back but they said these were not part of it.
I was just looking for an extra pair for work.
Thought I would see if anyone knew about these first hand.

http://www.lapolicegear.com/co-bates-29502-usmc-rat.html

 

[Ring]

Re: Bates USMC RAT Boots

for 60$, they are GREAT... but not water proof

 

[Matthew buck]

Re: Bates USMC RAT Boots

If you don't plan on getting them wet or putting them through really harsh use you will be fine. They are super comfortable. When I was I Afghanistan I wore them everyday on patrol for a few weeks until after getting wet enough times I could not get my foot back in them, then the seems started splitting.

 

[ddavis]

Re: Bates USMC RAT Boots

I wore a pair of Bates boots every day for a while. They lasted a year. I gave them the benefit of the doubt and bought another pair, they also lasted a year. They were comfortable, they just did not hold up well. There are lots of other good boots out there, I don't see myself buying Bates again.

 

[Pusher591]

Re: Bates USMC RAT Boots

Yeah, Bates have never lasted that long for me either.

 

[reclaimer1986]

Re: Bates USMC RAT Boots

What's the difference between the Bates and Danner RAT's?

 

[STA TACTICAL]

Re: Bates USMC RAT Boots

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[Matthew buck]

Re: Bates USMC RAT Boots

Well I can't tell you anything other than what I have been issued. Danner is a better boot. I only had the Bates RAT boots but the danners regular boots I was issued were way better quality than other Marine Corp issued boots. Also, if you are just in the military style boot market I would whole heartedly recommend Garmont boots. They retail for the same price or less than Bates or Danners and perform better. That's just my experience and 2 cents from the field.

 

[Blanman]

Re: Bates USMC RAT Boots

Hard to put on and mine along with many other platoon members' fell apart in about about 3 months of patrolling. BUT, they are comfy