Blackhawk Gear

[mcpdcrash]

I went through 3 pairs of 5.11 8" ATAC's in one year. They're very comfortable but the cordura/nylon separates from the leather in flex areas within weeks. I switched to Danner Strikers and they've been awesome. I suspect they will last much longer than the 5.11's.

[Shrike9]

I wore out a pair of ATAC's in about 5 months, but they lasted for about 8 till the seams blew out.

Replaced em with a pair of Converse soft toe side zips This pair from this company and so far they are excellent boots, but I've only worne em 3 or 4 13+ hour shifts on the ambulance.

I hate Hi Tech boots, they were POS when I was AD and even though they were cheap in the BX, they did not hold up to any serious use.

[TheDude]

No experience with the Blackhawk boots. 5.11's HRT boots are by far the best and most comfortable I have worn on the job. They are fairly warm during inclement weather, and somewhat waterproof. Soft quiet soles and they dont have to be spit shined. Givem a try.

[R1pper]

I ended ip buying the blackhawks and I love em. I will definately buy another pair. Ive had them 3 months and not a single problem yet. For all of Sept and half of Oct I wore them 20 hours a day and pounded the shit out of em (walking about 6 miles a day) I had to change the insoles about half way through that time.

[TimW]

I've had the Blackhawk desert op boots for about 8-9 months, and use them several times a month. On mine, the rubber/sole portion that goes up and over the toe (the 'bumper', as it were) is separating from the boot. Time to call BPG.