Reebok Work Rapid Response RB 8" Composite Toe Men's Boot

Please Note: I am not a member of any armed forces, but I have been wearing these boots virtually daily for 10 months.I bought these to replace the Belleville brand boots I took from my dad (the Bellevile boots are very old and don't fit right). I very much like military style boots, and I wanted to find a pair to use daily. Reebok appealed to me because of their amazon prime status, price, and most importantly color/size/insulation/safety-toe options. I wanted a pair I could use year 'round so I opted for the non-insulated pair. At the time, I spent several days of the week in a machine shop, so I selected the safety toe option. If available, I would have opted for a waterproof and safety toe version.These are my observations:-The boots took one day of standing/ walking for 8 hours to break in. My feet were sore, but after that I had no problems. They are very comfortable and the athletic insert provides good cushioning for standing/ walking/ trail hiking. I have not done any regular running in these boots, so I cannot comment on that subject. Combined with wool socks, they have kept my feet warm for short excursions into Missouri winter weather. These are not insulated, so extended stays in the cold may become uncomfortable. In the summer, they are breathable enough to be comfortable but are obviously warmer than sneakers.-The tread is very deep on these, deeper than any other shoe I've seen. I am sure it helps with traction on loose dirt or snow.-I very much enjoy the black smooth leather. Most boots now days seem to be moving toward the suede desert or olive. This is a personal preference, but I am glad that Reebok still offers smooth black.-These boots are not supposed to be waterproof, and they are not. They have protected my feet from heavy rain, but if you step in deep water that reaches the boot's tongue, your feet will soak.-At first I was reluctant to get boots with a side zipper (another feature apparently becoming standard), but they ended up being very convenient. These boots will not come off unless they are untied or unzipped, and the zipper is a way quicker option. There is a small velcro flap to restrict the zipper from becoming accidentally moved during use. In addition, the zipper seems to be of great quality and has not faulted once.-The composite safety toe seems to work well. Thankfully, nothing serious has tested their quality, but no flexing or cracking has resulted from my friends jumping/ stomping on them to see if they work (not very scientific- I know).-The boots are 100% metal free, which will be a plus if I have to go through a metal detector often. However, I have still had to take them off for airport security.-The leather is at least good quality, but the color has been scuffed on lumber and other hard things I bump my feet into. Black leather polish covers the scuffs nicely though.-Overall, the boots seem to be of good quality, but some of the stitching has frayed and had to be cut off. This doesn't affect performance and hasn't become a problem, but it worries me that these boots may not last as many years as the Belleville boots have.Final thoughts: These boots have performed slightly better than expected for the cost. I would recommend these for someone looking for a military style, safety toe boot. My only regret for this review is that I did not have a pair of new "Made in the USA" boots to compare with. Again, I am not part of the US military so I can't comment on adherence to regulations or performance while on duty and whatnot.

I've been wearing these boots since converse originally made them and I've never been disappointed in them since Rebok bought the design over 20 years ago. It's just like wearing a pair of tennis shoes, very comfortable. I especially like the model 8894

impeccable pair of boots for overall utility and comfort, great grip, easy to put on take off etc. my favorite work boots ever.They are comfy enough that I wear them around the house as well when outside doing yard work or whatever. I have hiked in them extensively, they are still good, but not perfect for this because of the composite toe. after a long hike my toes were a little uncomfortable due to the uneven ground often forcing them against the composite toe.I had the exact same boots but older and the lighter color, but literally identical. the old ones never had any issue until after 2 years of daily abuse one developed a hole, THIS PAIR however, had a tiny issue that upset me, the velcro zipper restraint, the most unimportant part of the whole boot, tore off of the boot side (first week of use), but not all the way, leaving me fighting it each time I used it until I cut it off. still great boots, that just annoyed me since the older pair didn't have that issue after 2 years of abuse. that's the only reason it's not getting 5 stars from me

Very comfortable and great fit!!!!!

I’m in boots over 14 hours a day and these boots were made for comfort. Exceeds quality over boots that costs over $250. This is my second pair. The big zipper will last a long time and zips up with ease. Made for hot environments. Made with a composite toe for safety.

Really impressed with these they have lasted 5 years and still have.

PROS-extremely comfortable-lightweight-can walk several miles in them without my feet hurtingCONS-they don’t last nearly as long as i wish they would’ve-the inside by the back of the heal starts to tear away can be solved by putting duct tape at the back of the healOverall for the price they’re pretty good. I’ve worn danners mostly before but my work pays for $150 for boots. Unfortunately i walk about 7-8 miles a day at work and they only last about 6 months. If you don’t walk as much you will love them

To start, there is a couple reasons why these are on sale. #1 they're selling two different models of boots under the same listing, and they change depending on size. Some sizes are soft toe and others are composite. Secondly, the color is completely wrong, and more of a white or mint green, even though I purchased the desert tan variant. While the color is still nice, that makes them incompatible with certain military uniforms. Third, they have great insoles and are lightweight, BUT the zipper WILL dig into your ankle a bit if you don't have thicker socks (design flaw). Super comfortable other than that. YKK zipper is a nice to see though.