Reebok Work Rapid Response RB 8" Composite Toe Men's Boot

Best boots my husband buys .. he works hard in his boots and these hold up longer and are more comfortable

Comfortable. Not my first pair and won't be my last. They take a beating and still look good and feel good.

Please Note: I am not a member of any armed forces, but I have been wearing these boots virtually daily for 10 months. I bought these to replace the Belleville brand boots I took from my dad (the Bellevile boots are very old and don't fit right). I very much like military style boots, and I wanted to find a pair to use daily. Reebok appealed to me because of their amazon prime status, price, and most importantly color/size/insulation/safety-toe options. I wanted a pair I could use year 'round so I opted for the non-insulated pair. At the time, I spent several days of the week in a machine shop, so I selected the safety toe option. If available, I would have opted for a waterproof and safety toe version. These are my observations: -The boots took one day of standing/ walking for 8 hours to break in. My feet were sore, but after that I had no problems. They are very comfortable and the athletic insert provides good cushioning for standing/ walking/ trail hiking. I have not done any regular running in these boots, so I cannot comment on that subject. Combined with wool socks, they have kept my feet warm for short excursions into Missouri winter weather. These are not insulated, so extended stays in the cold may become uncomfortable. In the summer, they are breathable enough to be comfortable but are obviously warmer than sneakers. -The tread is very deep on these, deeper than any other shoe I've seen. I am sure it helps with traction on loose dirt or snow. -I very much enjoy the black smooth leather. Most boots now days seem to be moving toward the suede desert or olive. This is a personal preference, but I am glad that Reebok still offers smooth black. -These boots are not supposed to be waterproof, and they are not. They have protected my feet from heavy rain, but if you step in deep water that reaches the boot's tongue, your feet will soak. -At first I was reluctant to get boots with a side zipper (another feature apparently becoming standard), but they ended up being very convenient. These boots will not come off unless they are untied or unzipped, and the zipper is a way quicker option. There is a small velcro flap to restrict the zipper from becoming accidentally moved during use. In addition, the zipper seems to be of great quality and has not faulted once. -The composite safety toe seems to work well. Thankfully, nothing serious has tested their quality, but no flexing or cracking has resulted from my friends jumping/ stomping on them to see if they work (not very scientific- I know). -The boots are 100% metal free, which will be a plus if I have to go through a metal detector often. However, I have still had to take them off for airport security. -The leather is at least good quality, but the color has been scuffed on lumber and other hard things I bump my feet into. Black leather polish covers the scuffs nicely though. -Overall, the boots seem to be of good quality, but some of the stitching has frayed and had to be cut off. This doesn't affect performance and hasn't become a problem, but it worries me that these boots may not last as many years as the Belleville boots have. Final thoughts: These boots have performed slightly better than expected for the cost. I would recommend these for someone looking for a military style, safety toe boot. My only regret for this review is that I did not have a pair of new "Made in the USA" boots to compare with. Again, I am not part of the US military so I can't comment on adherence to regulations or performance while on duty and whatnot.

Good boot, fits well, comfortable and durable. However the inside fabric around the heel was shredded after 1 year of regular use. Good boot, needs work.

High quality ,super comfortable,great price

Best pair of boots I ever had. No more foot problems. Very light and comfortable

Best work boots ever! This is my 4th pair and I’ll never buy another model ever again!

Boot was shipped quickly. Upon taking it from the packaging it felt well made. However as seen in pictures, the zipper isnt a one piece design like other side zip. The boot is harder to get on compared to 10 other brands i have owned. And the fact its not a one piece design leaves you vulnerable to debris, grass seed ect. Getting into the boot while walking, the it’s barely ankle high where the split is and there’s space for debris and even water or snow to get into your boot where the tongue sits on your feet. On top of that, the insole is thin every where except heel and theres a rubber piece on heel that doesn’t cover entire heel of insole and it’s extremely uncomfortable and would no doubt cause hotspots or blisters. I would only recommend these for a indoor setting not for outside work. And thats if you buy a different insole. If you dont need composite toe, i would highly recommend merrel moab 3. I’ve had 3 pairs now walking avg 10 miles per day in all terrain. The only downside is they aren’t good in standing water and they dont make them in composite toe. I hope this review saves some others time and aggravation. God Bless

6 months in and I'm very happy with the durability. Very comfy keeps your feet fairly cool compared to conventional boots Break in period 3-7 days

Good shoe

very comfortable

Up to the standard

It fits like a glove and it feels amazing