Tactical Research TR102 Mini-Mil Ultra Light Black Boots

Getting the size right with these boots is very frustrating. There's lots of reviews saying to order 0.5 size or even a full size larger. I went up only 0.5 size, and the boot ended up way to large! Specifically they fit super wide (and yes, I ordered the Regular width). Belleville needs to do a better job of communicating to customers how these boots actually fit. I would not recommend anyone buy these boots online, as your chances of getting the right size the first time are pretty low. If you can't try them on in a brick-and-mortar store, save yourself the trouble and buy a different brand of boots.

These are the best minimalist boots available. There really is no competition for Belleville at the moment. They're adequate, and if you're set on minimalist footwear, you won't be uncomfortable in these, they are very comfortable. Unfortunately they aren't very well made, the uppers specifically are already showing signs of wear after a month or so.Pros- The only real option for a minimalist boot that doesn't look like a moccasin- Supremely comfortable- Good breathability- Wide toe box, better grip than traditional boots- All the other stuff minimalist shoes are good forCons- Uppers are poor quality, already scuffing or flaking within a month- Lace-loops are placed in ergonomically incongruent places. They tend to dig into the side of your foot- Long break in period- Hard sole adds to the break in period (on the bright side, its probably the most durable part of the boot)- Traction in snow and ice could be better- Lack of competition in this market means these are unlikely to improve soonAll in all, I expect I'll have to replace these within a year if I wear them everyday.

Not what Belleville used to be. I have 3 sets of combat boots issued from 20 years ago and these do not even come close to comparing in quality. Ive seen the cheap Chinese "jungle boot" with steel shank have better quality. The canvas material is paper thin with sharp edges, which have cut into my ankles and heels. I have since lined the inside of the boots with moleskin. Would not buy again or recommend.

I bought these shoes specifically for a SWAT team try out at my agency. I wear primarily barefoot shoes and have owned these in the past even though i bought them too small.I had to try them out first so I ran two miles at the gym with them on first. The test went well but there was a minor pain in the back of my left heel. The heel counter kind digs in but the discomfort subsided quickly.I find that I prefer wearing them pretty tight which isn’t usually the case but they felt good snug.On the day of the try out I had to run with a weighted vest and helmet on through grass, mud, water, bushes and other natural terrain. The shoes were comfortable the entire way! My ankles were locked in and never had to worry about stepping on a pointed rock or anything like that. Even after standing in water on and off throughout the run they were still solid and very comfortable. I washed em off and put them on the boot dryer that night and they still look good, just gonna need some oil or something to prevent the leather from drying out.Overall if you prefer barefoot shoes but need something super solid for a fair price these are a MUST HAVE! (Make sure your already used to barefoot training first or you risk injury)

I appreciate that the TR102 boots are fantastic when it comes to the sole. This is about as close to going barefoot as one can get while wearing boots. The Vibram soles are highly flexible and there is a negligible drop between the toes and the heel.However.The TR102 boots have a distinct sizing issue. I wear 11M and I have medium-to-thin feet. First off, the boots are sized for medium-to-wide feet at the smallest. I have to tighten the throat of the upper until they are touching just to get even a partially-snug fit. The only solution I have found is to wear two pairs of ticks socks so that I am not completely closing off the throat altogether.Which leads to the second problem: the left boot, as mentioned elsewhere in these reviews, is about a quarter-size smaller than the right. While exhibiting the same foot width issue as the right boot, wearing multiple pairs of socks to alleviate the tightened throat problem, the left boot no longer fits an 11M foot and constricts at the toe considerably. So now I am stuck with a left boot where the sole *almost* fits well, a right sole that is slightly too large, and a pair of boots that barely fit at all once I tighten down the laces all the way.I have attempted to fix the issue by trying out a pair of 10.5M TR102, but the same problems existed and neither of the boots fit anywhere near comfortably.