Rocky Duty Men's Modern Paraboot

I've only just started wearing these boots, so this review will initially just be my first impressions but I will add to it as time passes if I continue to wear the boots. I also own a pair of Corcoran 995 and a pair of Corcoran 1500 boots, which are really just two minor variations of same boot; the 995 has a side zipper and only the toe cap and counter are patent leather while the 1500 boot has no side zipper and the entire boot is patent leather.I like the looks of the Rocky boots and I think I actually prefer the shape of the toe over that of the Corcorans; it feels slightly more modern. I don't really like how much the sole sticks out beyond the body of the boot (5/16" on the Rockys vs 3/16" on the Corcorans); it makes the boots look noticeably larger. I'm also not a fan of the flaps that cover the zipper; they bulge out oddly and can actually block the zipper when unzipping. The quailty of construction seems good and comparable to that used in the Corcorans tho I feel like the Corcorans are a bit more heavy-duty, what with the stitching going all the way thru the sole in multiple layers and the visible nails.Comfort-wise, out of the box, the Rockys are surprisingly comfortable with many less pressure/pinch points than I had with either of the Corcorans. There's one distinctly uncomfortable spot where the tonge flap folds over and falls directly underneath the zipper AND directly on top of my medial malleolus (that portion of the bone that sticks out on the inside of the ankle). This has actually left a tender spot on my left ankle. I did initially have the same issue with the Corcoran 995 boots, but the tongue on the Corcorans is a much softer / more pliable leather and that fold could be easily repositioned so that it didn't line up with the zipper.I love that there's a removable insole. The permanent insole is one of the things that I strongly dislike about my Corcorans. The current insole is actually not just a flat piece of padding either, but is contoured to fit the foot; impressive. I'll likely be replacing the insoles with Timberland PRO insoles, tho. I use those in other boots and really like them.The tongue on the Rocky boots is a thicker and much stiffer leather than the tongue on the Corcorans, which I much prefer (with the exception of that one detail I mentioned above). The tongue in the Corcorans is so thin and soft that it doesn't really provide any padding from the laces; for the first couple weeks of wearing the Corcorans, I had red zig-zag lines on my shins from the laces digging into them. That won't happen with the Rockys.The shaft of the Rocky boots does not feel like it conforms to the shape of my leg as well as the shaft of the Corcoran boots. My Corcorans almost seem like a second skin in comparison to the Rockys. The Rockys are also noticeable less stiff than the Corcorans (which have several weeks of break-in on them). For most people, that lack of stiffness probably means more comfort and less break-in time, which is good. For me, it means less ankle support. I wear this style of boot because I need the extra ankle support.. so that's not so good!The zipper alone does not allow access into and out of the boots; it's the same with the Corcoran 995 boots. You'll still have to untie and loosen the laces. It does allow you to get into and out of the boots while still keeping the boots laced up through the top eyelets, tho... as long as you slacken up the laces all the way down. I've tied knots at the ends of the laces so that they don't slip thru the eyelets. In comparision, I have to pull the laces out of the top 4 eyelets on my Corcoran 1500 boots in order to get in and out of them.The laces are extremely thin and feel a bit like paracord; if you don't have calluses on your fingers, they're probably going to be a bit tender from acing up these boots until you do! One side effect of the small diameter and nylon? material of the laces is that they're not even remotely grippy on the eyelets. You'll feel the boot loosen immediately every time you loosen up the slack as you cinch up the laces; irritating. I already have new laces on order.Overall, these seem like decent boots and are definitely more comfortable than my Corcorans were on Day One. As mentioned earlier, I'll update this review as I continue to wear the boots.

I work as a emt in tge valley of the sun. These boots have held up a year working on the hot Phoenix pavement and through monsoon season. They are comfortable and I haven't needed to put insoles in them yet. They aren't steel toe but the toe cap is hard leather and has protected my toes from falling equipment and gurney run overs. These boots polish nice, I clean and polish these boots every other day to keep a mirror like shine. Unlike allot of my coworkers I take pride in my uniform appearance. If you take care of these boots they will last. The sole shows very little wear after a year unlike my 511 boots.

These are the best boots I have ever had. The leather does take some work to break in, I would recommend picking up a tin of mink oil, I find it works faster and better than neatsfoot oil. The toe and heel are polishable leather, and they really shine. I was able to get a mirror shine in less than an hour. As for the fit of the boots, I was really blown away by the insoles. I have foot problems of the plantar variety, and up until now, it seemed there was no insole that was comfortable. The insoles in these boots feel like customs. The zipper isn't as useful as you'd think, but it does help. These boots are not AR 670 1 compliant, due to the zipper. All in all, i would highly recommend these boots.

Rocky boots are the only duty boot I have ever worn for the past 23 years. This is my 2nd pair of Paraboots that I've owned. The 1st pair lasted 8 years (12 hour shifts) and my current pair are going on 3 years. I've never had to re-sole my Rocky boots. These boots took me 4-6 months to break in, but they are totally worth it.

These are very comfortavle once you brek them in. But they do have a down side, they scuff very easily. May work great if you just want them for inspections or dont care if your boots look trashed, I do treat them with Obenaufs once a week, I would purchase them again.

These boots are fantastic. They're very sturdy and look great. I've had mine for several months now and have done plenty of walking in them on all sorts of terrain and have not yet had a problem. No scuffs that couldn't be polished away; no broken zippers, buttons, laces, or seams; nothing. These boots are cheaper than a lot of the popular combat boot producers' products, but after getting these boots I have to wonder what those 200 or 300 dollar price tags are really for. I can definitely say these are leagues better than... What is it, Rothco? I had a pair of those a few years back and the leather scuffed easily, the soles wore easily... They were noticeably cheap. Leather seemed a bit thin as well. These Rocky boots almost seem like they'll outlive me if I keep them maintained. You don't need to take out a loan to get good boots.

These are by far the best duty boots I have ever purchased. Firm, ankle support with the zipper and lace system. Has an actual leather fold-over tab with buttons to lay over the zipper. Previous boots I've had just have a cheap rubber piece attached to Velcro. And very easy to shine the toes. I kept getting crap saying they were "cheater boots," but if you need to keep your boots shined with minimal effort, these are it.