5.11 Customer Review - A.T.A.C Coyote 8" Boots - Gareth Williams

At 5.11 we would like to know our customers thoughts on products. This gives everyone the chance to read reviews on our products not by us, but from customers themselves. These reviews are unedited and are solely the feelings of the customers writing them.

This week we have Gareth Williams reviewing the A.T.A.C Coyote 8" Boot. Below you will find his review;

I purchased these boots in mid-December of 2012 as I required a pair of smart casual boots for work in the office/warehouse, and also as everyday foot protection while riding my motorbike. Generally speaking, motorbike boots are not comfortable to spend all day in, and comfortable shoes aren't smart on a bike, so these were a perfect compromise.

First of all, let me say that the shipping was very timely. I ordered the pair late Thursday and received them Monday after placing a phone order.

Not being able to test the fit prior to ordering, I went off my Adidas sports shoe size and found the fit to be good, if fractionally large. Being that I live in Queensland, I don't wear boot socks due to the heat and prefer to wear business-type socks with a padded sole, so there's plenty of room, but not too much that rubbing occurs. In the weeks of wearing them I've had no issues with rubbing or uncomfortable hot spots.

The side zipper was a feature I was a little dubious of having never used that feature in a boot before. I've found I need to tie my laces looser than I would normally in order to make use of that zipper feature. Even so, I find the boots to be tight to get on and off using the zipper alone.

The external pockets were something I initially overlooked, but have recently integrated with my EDC. Now I can leave the house with a Light Duty Multi-tool (a Gerber Dime) and a small folding knife tucked comfortably in the outer side of my boots without any discomfort.

I initially had some minor stiffness in the zippers of these boots but, other than that, construction quality seems worth what I paid (having taken advantage of a Facebook special).

All use of the A.T.A.C. 8" Coyote Boot has been suburban, so I can't comment on the outdoor ruggedness of the boot in general. However, for my intended use of the boot, I would expect it to serve me well.

Thanks Gareth for taking time out to write this review!

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