5.11 Tactical Men's A.T.A.C. 2.0 6" Side Zip Desert, Ortholite Achilles Cuff, Style 12395, Dark Coyote

So I ordered the men's because they have been out of the women's forever now and I did not want to wait. They are exactly the same as the women's I ordered an 8.5 in men's and am a 10. This is my second pair of these boots and I had my first pair for 2 years. These boots are so comfortable and they are lightweight, as a bonus, they also look pretty great on the feet and the best part is that unlike most, these have a side zipper so no more tying laces. Also they are super quiet, I am a LEO and I don't always want to be heard when I'm coming up so these are perfect. 5.11 you never fail to impress, these are worth every penny, my feet thank you.Update: So it's been 2 years and these boots are still going strong. Minus some creasing that is to be expected and wear on the sole, they still look brand new. Originally I got these for work but I wear them to everything. I have done 16 hour shifts with them and have spent an entire day at an outdoor range with unstable terrain and my feet barely feel it. I've also gone hiking in the Smoky Mountains with these. I had to be talked out of going to Disney in them because my boyfriend said it was tacky but that's just how comfortable they are. I came back to buy another pair because the insole is not as comfy and cushioned anymore but I will use this pair for the range and other outdoor activities and the new pair for work. They are pricey but they are worth every penny and will last you a really long time.

I’ve had these boots for four years, I use them intermittently for hiking, house remodeling and yard work. They are a bit tight around the ankle when pulling off or on, but once on they are like walking on a a cloud. They give my feet and ankles a snug, comfortable support. Definitely a great value!

Comfort of the 5.11 is outstanding. It feels like the support is a good blend of strength and flexibility, too.I'm a 6', 220 pound guy, but I'm 60 years old, not chasing or fighting anybody anymore (retired cop), so I wasn't looking for real work boot. These days, I usually wear tennis shoes (even fairly loose), but occasionally I want more support. These are a little more snug than I am used to, but they're boots, not tennis shoes, so that's on me. Compared to my old Bates USMC desert boots, these have a lot more padding around the ankle, and they're more flexible in the footbed. The shorter height is a bonus in my opinion, as is the padding, though it's still cold out, so I don't know if they'll be a bit warm in the summer.I loved the zipper CONCEPT. You know; lace the boots normally, then just use the zipper to get in and out of the boots.... It doesn't work that way. There's not enough "spare" material around the zipper zone to open the boot and slide in and out. So you end up zipping AND lacing the boots, which is just an extra step, instead of a convenience.The boots feel slightly more snug than I'd expected in this size, but again, it's been a while since I wore boots, so I think this is probably a normal fit, and the footbed / arch / toebox is perfectly sized for what I expected. I like that the boots are a bit flexible in the midsole. It feels like they're already broken in. If you like thick socks, I'm guessing you might want to order a half size up.They're a little bit darker than I expected, but still very nice looking. The sole material is a nice mix of tough but not so hard that it "clacks" when you walk.They're a little heavier than the Rocky work boots I used to love so much, but also softer and less "military" looking, so that's really what I'm after now.

It's a bit of a gamble ordering clothing online but I was confident after seeing the reviews for these shoes. My last ones had cheap hoodie-type zippers that arched in a half circle down the ankle (not the best design) and survived 11 years of use daily, but I was sad when I couldn't find them anymore after the zipper stitching detached from the shoe (right along the half-circle point which I knew would eventually be a weak point).Having found these they looked nice and a key item I was looking for was the quality of the zipper, which on these 5.11 shoes is quality duffle-bag quality and much more designed for the wear and tear feet go through. What I wasn't expecting is the quality of the rest of the shoe. Fantastic stitching, SOLID soles and metal caps through the laces. The first few days I felt like I was wearing ski boots they were so solid, but happy to say that 6 days in and they've softened nicely to my feet and are unbelievably comfortable. I wear these as a daily shoe for casual and business casual, as well as for riding my motorcycle. I may order a second pair just for storage since finding a good shoe is very hard and eventually I'll need a replacement.

I have a wide thick foot. Ordered wide and knew that I would still need to take in to have stretched. Cobbler said its a good boot and can widen no problem. Two days later I put on the boots and are very comfortable. No Issues. Well made boot and fat foot guys ....get them stretched.