RYNO GEAR 6" Coolmax Tactical Combat Breathable Side Zip Boots

These are very good boots. I’ve been wearing Army boots since they were first issued to me in 1970. I never wore my black leather boots unless in uniform. I was first issued desert boots for my OIF deployment in 2006. They fit so much better and I love the look and no more polishing. They were just as heavy, though. I’ve been wearing tan boots since then and when I finally got out in 2012. I’ve been buying after market desert tan boots since then and wear them all the time. I’ve bought quite a few pairs in the last 13 years. I love this pair that I just got from Amazon. They shipped to me in three days. The Army didn’t issue zip up sides. I really like these zip up sides. The last few zip up boots I bought was completely open on the side when unzipped. These aren’t when unzipped. I expect that to help the boots stay waterproof. Good idea! I wasn’t crazy about the insole provided. It was similar to Army issue with protection against puncture. I just wanted something thicker and softer. The fit is perfect for me. A size ten gives me a quarter to three eights inch toe clearance. The width is a bit more than normal but not wide, and the heel is a great fit. These look much like issued boots but much lighter. They feel solid and stable going up and down a ladder. I don’t know how warm they will be, yet. I did weatherproof them with some spray. I will replace the fabric laces with leather ones. The laces should be a few inches longer. Normally I buy two sets of boots at a time with one set being a half size bigger for very thick socks. I’ll see how these perform. I bought boots that cost me twice to three times as much and not any better than these.

I keep two pair of these at all times. I have one pair that I work in and one pair that I use for nicer white collar things. I rotate them about every year. The nice pair becomes the work pair the following year. Basically every year you buy 1 pair of boots, this keeps the clean pair nice all year long. I get buying $200-400 boots and they might or might not last any longer, but if I keep the expensive pair as work boots for longer than 1 year, I end up looking like a homeless man with gifted boots. My method always keeps me with excellent boots that look nice. Regarding the quality. I've owned $200-400 Danners and others and honestly these are right there with those. When I first get them, I spray them with silicon water proofing spray and this keeps the stains to a minimum and provides some waterproofing for walking across wet lawns when I'm estimating jobs or working. The spray is $14 and lasts several years worth of boots. I should be noted that after 2 years worth of wearing them, they are not "wore out", and I climb roofs 5 days a week and also do dirt work and some logging. My 95 year old dad has been wearing them for 2 years and loves them, as the side zipper is easier than tying his boot laces. To me these are more comfortable than tennis shoes, and I basically put them on a 5am and don't take them off until 11pm 365 days a year. Every now and then the padding gets a bit stale and I have some insole pads that I use but that is on the working pair which will have been about 1.5 years old by then. All of my kids wear these style and love them, more than their tennis shoes.

First, there are two things I want to clear up right away. Size....normally I wear a 10 with 95% of shoes. These DO run big it seems. Had to exchange for a 9, 1 size smaller. That’s me though! Second is this theory or comments made by other reviewers that these are slippery. Not going to lie that was a major hesitation upon reading reviews, but how do 99% people say otherwise? So, I took the chance and bought them. First day I wore them....well it was raining and pouring at times, everything was wet! I tried to slip, slide, drag my feet, slide inside the store, on floor, on greasy spot in parking lot and let me tell you.....those people who said these are slippery must also not be able to walk and chew gum. No Way in a rainy day in hell that these things slip or slide. If that guy slipped on rocks he must be walking on slimy mossy rocks thinking he’s special and that’s why special people fall over and get hurt. Why you walking on slippery rocks anyway? If you see mossy slippery rocks you don’t walk on them! Point being these bad boys rock and yes they are super comfortable. Very ample room for those with wider feet. Had a firmer toe cup that doesn’t dig in like a steel toe. Not saying these are steel toe, they are not. That aside, the quality is great. I like their simple logo branded into the leather! Nice touch! They spent more time on details than logos and bling. Comfort is superb I have one other pair of boots that feel close to these, but the steel toe kills your foot after a while walking, plus they don’t compare to these because I added an aftermarket work insole to that pair. These Rynos come out of the box in perfect condition with nothing to tweak. Hey Ryno Dude’s, these are kick @ss boots!! These were made by Men....Men who have worked their tails off before, after, and during....and you know that because working Men know what it’s like to be busting tail on your dogs all day and if you don’t take care of your feet....you’ll understand real fast...then you’ll look around and notice whose wearing what and why! If you see the Ryno you’ll know whose walking on comfort and grip! That’s all I asked for...comfort and grip! The big bonus is the side zipper! On and off quick action to get moving! Love em and I wore them one day so far during rainstorms and no way these slip Amigo! My girlfriend even tried and she’s as clumsy as they come...if she can’t slip I may buy her a pair for every outfit so she stays on her feet! I did not rate warmth because it’s not cold yet, but I wasn’t sweating my dogs’ nads off either!

After almost a year, the boots are great. Good quality. Very comfortable. Lightweight. Durable. I have a few minor complaints which I think would be easily fixable and make the boots easily worth $20+ more. The traction is not great. When the sole gets wet, they slip BAD. Not great in tactical situations if you need to run, or really even walk, in the rain. The boots are also not waterproof which makes the rain that much worse. Lastly, one of the zippers tends to get stuck every other month or so and it’s really annoying. Other than that, the boots are great.

I purchased these looking for some lightweight hot weather field boots, I've spent time hunting at ROSS with the wife for some QC-Failed-sub $100- underarmor valsetz. After 2 weeks of no joy, I dove right in and bought these. I knew fairly well before purchase im not getting Salomon Quest 4D's, with all the fixings, so expectations were within reason for an enthusiastic civilian trainer that isnt going to go through BUD/S and expect these to last. Haven't fully field tested yet, but so far on initial impression and testing; great purchase. >fairly lightweight >Breathable >nice support >tough exterior sole (compared to my $190 Keens for work) >great grip (haven't tested on boulders after a light rain though lol) >easily bends at toes for fast kneeling/ hitting the deck/ slamming behind cover >interior soles wont slip and slide like the other boots your'e thinking about- CQR's. They stay in place! >as a moderately active individual, I can run easily in these. =concerned about the sidezip, IT IS a YKK zipper, hopefully it will hold up over time =the toe box is big, but my toes all point in one direction, so it may be fine for you. ::Word to the wise, if you run/work hard with these a lot, having enough from for toes to breath is important, as your toes swell and will allow the toes to not rub each other raw.:: no other concerns or cons at the time. The socks that come with the boots are SICK, I used them in my actual work boots for 8 hours straight in 90 degree weather with 90% humidity and my feet felt fantastic at the end of the day. Could do a +12 hr bender no prob with these socks- WILL BUY MORE. No need for pics, they look exactly as pictured.

DON’T use the Amazon recommended size! This review is ONLY about the fit and feel. I wear a size 10 US but Amazon “recommended based on millions of reviews size 10.5”, luckily I read a bunch of reviews and they all said the boot runs big so I ordered 9.5 and with mid weight socks on they fit perfect, I would’ve been swimming in a 10.5. The quality of the boot seems really good 👍. Once I get some miles on them I’ll update my review if needed, if I don’t you can assume all is good.

Great product at a great price

Nice boots

I've had the boots for about 2 months and they have performed very well. They are comfortable and i wear them daily. I have found them to be half a size to small and slippery when wet.

It looks great but unfortunately I had to return it back as a ordered size 43 EU and received size 42 EU

Eines vorweg: Der Versand aus den Staaten war super schnell. Auf nem Samstag bestellt und Mittwoch waren sie schon da. RESPEKT! Die Boots sind sehr hochwertig und wirken sehr stabil,was bei Gr. 48 2/3 ja nicht immer der Fall ist. Hier aber ist alles top. Sind bequem und passen wie angegossen. Mit den Einlegesohlen läuft man wie auf Watte und die Sohle ist rutschfest. Mit den Zipp an der Seite kann man sie schnell an/ausziehen. Dazu gab es noch ein Paar Stiefelsocken gratis- "Ryno Gear Cool-Max". Schön weich und angenehm zu tragen,damit man bei wärmeren Temperaturen keine schwitzigen Füße bekommt. Von mir eine klare Kaufempfehlung und 5 Sterne💪

First thing that I saw when the box was opened was that a "free" pair cool max socks had been included with my purchase. A very very nice gesture. Upon stepping into these boots I noticed the quality insole. Something that I require. Having a side zipper makes it easy to put on the boots. Once laced up, I knew that these boots were exactly what I've been looking for. They fit snuggly with a very positive heel cup. Something that I'd not come across before. I recommend these boots.

Great boots at a very good price. Extremely comfortable and light to wear. Really pleased with them.