Customer Reviews Oakley SI Assault Boot 6"

Expected more from Oakley - Old fashioned lacing, I'm talkin' WW1-era, makes getting in and out of boot tedious; boots in this price range should be easy to get in and out of without sacrificing snug fit. Glorified tennis shoes, very thin leather; I walk all day as part of my work, I'll be amazed if these last 6 months. Like the aggressive tread pattern though.

Durability? I ordered these to take as a back up pair on a hunting trip and also to use in my rotation as a duty boot. After receiving it I was unhappy to see the leather was significantly thinner than on any of my other boots. I returned them due to the fact of very thin and soft leather. The abuse I put my footwear through I did not think the boots will justify the price.

Worn out!!! Had them a year, the most comfortable shoes for work. One problem, one year and they are falling apart!! I expected more for the price.

Still have my original pair I bought 8 years ago. Picked them up in desperation after trying for 2 months to find a good hiking boot. Bought them one week before heading out on a 2 week, 75 mile hike through the Rockies with 70lb packs. Out of our crew of 15, I was the only one that had no blisters the entire trip! Absolutely the most comfortable and durable boot I have ever owned. Expensive...yes. Worth every penny...yes!

I already own other Oakley shoes purchased through Zappos. I love these boots. Great comfort and support and a few days ago I walked a few miles of the Appalachian Trail through Virgina while wearing these boots. I highly recommend them.

I bought a pair of these for field work with the U.S. Forest Service. Right out of the box they were very comfortable and light, no break-in was needed. They are great for very rugged terrain, feel cool in hot weather, and are built to last. I have tried every kind of work boot over the years and can honestly say these are the best. I will be ordering another pair when these are worn out.

I've been a police officer for 15 years and have tried all the other brands out there (Danner, Rockys, etc). These are hands down the best pair of boots I've ever owned.

This is one heck of a boot. Discovered this boot during my first tour in Iraq, having been issued them as a part of the rapid fielding initiative. Never wore any other boot since, with the exception of the 8 inch military version. They are extremely comfortable and have a fit and feel of tennis shoes instead of boots. They also hold up very well in rugged terrain. While this is an excellent boot, it is not worth full price. Way overpriced! If you can afford them and you work on your feet, then you can't go wrong with this boot.

I love these boots. Just like the assault shoe, they are incredibly comfortable for long hours on your feet. You can run in these boots as well. Some may say they are expensive, but when you wear them every day, it's worth it. Whether working for a private security force, or climbing mountains with supermodels, these boots are perfect. I don't submit reviews often, but when I do, I like to post them after drinking a few Dos Equis.

Awesome boot. I'm a police officer and have had 2 pair. I beat the hell out of 'em on a daily basis. I had a pair for my numerous deployments in the military as well and they held up in the desert and in the mountains. Recommend this boot to anyone.

5th pair - These shoes require very little break in. I work construction and wear my Oakleys about 12 hours a day. I also ride a Harley and were them when I ride.I wish they would waterproof them better, but all around they're great.

6' Boot, Desert, Hot Weather - Superlative comfort, prohibitive heat retention. Deployed with these and they are the pinnacle of comfort, but even when idle, your feat will perspire excessively. I love all Oakley products, and they have remedied many early problems associated with the boot. However, it could afford to shed some weight if it can be done without sacrificing durability.

Like wearing tennis shoe with better ankle support - These are awesome, practical, comfortable, and versatile. They are like wearing a tennis shoe except better. I used to find that when I ran especially on rough terrain my ankle would twist, but these help prevent that!!! These rock!!!!!!!!

I was in the military for 8 years, and I wish I would have had these all along. If you are looking for a boot that functions like a shoe, look no further. They are a little expensive for not being waterproof, but they are at least all leather.

These boots are very comfortable from the moment you put them on, and very light on the feet. So far, no complaints with the overall quality of these boots.

So far so good! First, I've got some very tender feet and I'm fussy about how they fit. I purchased these boots because of what I have heard about them. "Comfortable right out of the box" was what I was looking for and so far so good! I have a 32 mile backpacking trip with a vertical gain of 4000'. I've been wearing these boots daily for the past couple of weeks and they are proving to be as advertised. I do wear an inner non-abrasive sock with an outer wool blend hiking sock and it's working out quite well. No blisters and the insole is conforming to my foot. I'll let you know after the hike how well they fare.

Terrific boots - I'm not in the military and I don't really need these as work boots but I wear them nonetheless, and I love them. Very comfortable, very sturdy and they look awesome.

Unusually comfy - Ordered three pairs of boots -- ASOLO Flame and the Adidas GSG-9.2s along with this pair. Neither of the former fit me. This pair in 9W fits my 8.5EEE feet unusually well and have hiked a few miles on concrete in them without any problems, but have not tried to kick in a door in them yet.

Better than my last pair - This is Oakleys 3rd version of the assault boot. As before, they are about a 1/2 size smaller than marked. This was true with the earlier versions to ensure your foot would not slide around in them. This is the lightest boot of its type which makes them feel like sneakers. Comfort is a premium and the cushioned sole prevents fatigue during long wear. My last pair lasted about 2 years and these should do the same. The upgrade on this version seems to be that they grip well on wet surfaces which was a problem before. I wear mine every day.

Too wide - Love the look and I have heard nothing but good things from the many people I know that have these boots. I felt that I had no support in this boot because of the width. They fit a friend of mine, he loves them - easy enough, I'll order a new pair of Lowa Renegades...