Question 1

I saw somewhere that the heel to toe drop was only 2mm? Is this true? Is the toe box wider than normal to allow for toe splay? Or should i buy wide?

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Yes it is true, there is only a 2mm drop and the toe box is wider.  These were true to size and are very comfortable once you get use to the drop from wearing regular shoes.  I have loved my pair and have had them for about 6 months now.  I wear them every day and I work as a Sheriffs Deputy.  The only draw back is that with all the rain we have had lately my feet do get wet.  They are not water proof or resistant, they are a jungle boot style boot, though they do dry fast.  I just keep extra pair of socks with me when at work.  They are very quite when walking, when clearing house's I have been able to walk through homes like a "ninja" as my son says. They are very light on your feet and yet very comfortable.  You will feel each rock you step on due to the thin sole, but the lug system on the sole has been very good so far, unless you get into some really muddy stuff, which no shoe really holds up in. I would compare the toe box to the Birkenstock style toe box if you are familiar with there style shoe's.  Would I recommend this boot, YES most definitely.  If you have a problem with flat feet then no.  The support is not there, but that is not what this shoe was made for.  Hope this helps.

Question 2

How well are these with oil/slip resistant?  I work in a kitchen for work.

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Haven't bought these yet, but I had a pair of leather minimalist shoes from vivo barefoot that didn't even have much tread on the soles, and I wore them to smithareens for two years in the kitchen. I'm sure these will work great.

Question 3

I got to try on a pair, and the sole seemed rather hard - it would tap on the floor even when walking carefully. Do they get softer/quieter with wear?

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I've found that it depends on the type of floor you're walking on.  I've found them to be loud when walking on laminate flooring especially.  They're quieter on wood floors, but still a little 'tappy.'  Like Eric above says, they're actual minimalist boots and have a rugged sole with hard rubber or whatever.  So while they are a little 'tappy' just think, that's the sound of a long-lived sole.  They'll start to separate from the upper long before they wear out.

Question 4

True to size?

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The size was maybe 1 or 2 sizes smaller and the shoes where not the same as an other shoe from Tactical Research that I allready have

ASIN	B00ADV1KVE
ASIN	B07K7NY1M2
Boot Form Type	Combat
Boot Shaft Height	Mid-Calf Inches
Brand	B Belleville Arm Your Feet
Closure Type	Lace-Up
Color	Black
Customer Reviews	4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (861)
Customer reviews	4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (861)
Date First Available	6 November 2018
Department	mens
Embellishment Feature	Lace-Up
Heel Type	Block Heel
Insole Material	Ethylene Vinyl Acetate/Polyurethane/Foam (Cannot determine exact material with certainty)
Item Type Name	Military and Tactical Boot
Item Weight	3 Pounds
Item Weight	1.36 kg
Item model number	TR102
Manufacturer	Belleville Shoe Mfg. Company
Manufacturer	TACTICAL RESEARCH TR
Material Fabric	Leather, Nylon
Model Name	Mini-mil Tr102 Minimalist Boot
Occasion	work
Outer Material	Leather
Pattern	Solid
Seasons	Basic
Shoe Height Map	Mid-Calf
Sole Material	Vibram
Style Name	Mini-mil Tr102 Minimalist Boot
Style Number	TR102
Toe Style	soft-toe
UPC	684541184445
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
lining-description	Natural Rubber

TACTICAL RESEARCH Mini-Mil TR102 8” Minimalist

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