Men's ULT Speed 8" Zip Military Tactical Boot

I’ve been wearing Free Soldier boots for a while now, and they’ve been one of the best values I’ve found in work footwear. Sizing is spot on — I order my regular shoe size (10.5) and they fit exactly as expected. The zipper quality is solid, and I really like the easy quick zip-up design. It saves time and makes them super convenient to get on and off. I do foundation work and other heavy jobs that are very hard on boots, and these usually last me 6–8 months. That’s about double the lifespan I’ve gotten from other brands in the same price range. Overall shoe quality is good, and they hold up better than I expected for the cost. The only small downside I noticed was that the heel on my second pair felt stiffer than the first. That said, it broke in quickly and wasn’t a long-term issue. On top of the durability and comfort, I also like the combat-style look of these boots. They have a rugged, tactical style that works great on the job but also looks sharp off the clock. Overall, these boots are a great mix of comfort, durability, convenience, and value. I’ll keep buying them as long as Free Soldier keeps making them like this PICTURES INCLUDE: my new pair vs my old pair 8 months of hard use finally made the choice to get a new pair because dirt was starting to get under the sole but in comparison to other boots I’ve gotten they held up so much longer and better)

These boots are Phenomenal! Especially for the price. The sizing is perfect(at least it was for me). Just the zippers alone are of very nice quality, let alone the rest of the boots themselves. I have pretty wide feet, and the wide sizing couldn't have been better! I wore them Airsofting, and they could not have been better. I almost twisted my ankle on a little dip while running, but the boots are just firm enough that they kept my ankles aligned and saved me from a very painful twist. But they are not so firm that it's hard to move quickly. They are quite durable as well. They are not waterPROOF, but I would argue they are water resistant. I stomped in a deep puddle and only felt the slightest bit of moisture enter, which was better than I expected!

Got these boots kind of last minute with plan to wear at Burning Man. I was interested in the zipper option for quick in and out as we don't do shoes in our dwelling. I had a different pair of boots that I just couldn't get broken in after months so about 2 weeks before leaving for the burn I ordered these Free Soldier boots. They were immediately comfortable out of the box, coming with a removable insert I left in, and I had opportunity to wear them on several ~2 mile dog walks with no issues with rubbing. At the burn, I wore these boots for 10+ hrs/day for the 10 days we were there and never had a single foot issue - no rubbing, no blisters, no foot cramps, no hot spots. We arrived early to help our camp with build and these felt protective while working with heavy equipment. They are also pretty lightweight, and the zipper maintained excellent functionality throughout, never getting bogged down by playa dust. We walked thousands of steps and biked tons of miles, and these boots kept my feet protected and comfortable. I'm a women's size 9, I ordered these in men's size 7.5 and they fit great with merino wool socks. I personally also think they're stylish enough and you can't beat the price point. Can't wait for BM2026 to give these another go. Highly recommend!

These with a pair of custom insoles have become my favorite get around work boots. Light weight and easy to put on in a hurry. Material is solid and has survived a lot of hard use. Fit was close to true size as well.

I owned my pair for 2 years now and they are still holding strong. They are very comfortable and feel closer to shoes than boots. I use these for work during the week and for hiking trips on the weekend. The laces have broke after a year but that’s okay. I tie the laces back together. They are not very heavy but durable. I’ve received compliments for the design and the tan color. And my veteran brothers think they look nice. Great boots over all and plan to buy another pair soon.

Update: I contacted their customer service and they were very nice and sent me a pair of wide boots to compensate for my below complaint. So overall, I’m very satisfied with them again. The newer wide boots are very comfortable and again well worth the price. Update: I ordered two pairs of these within a month of each other just to have a back up pair and I put on the second pair just recently and realized they do not fit the same unfortunately. As seen in the last picture, one pair I’m having to tighten a loosen a lot more than the other and they are not nearly as comfortable. I’m gonna reach out to the company about a warranty. So far love them. Great price! 1/3 the price of boots I normally get. Also, something about these boots I don’t really understand why but, they are very stable. My ankle does not roll in either direction near as easily as they did and my other boots which is very important to me in law enforcement. I might buy a second pair just to have his back up in case they stop making them, but I hope they don’t. They also are about a third of the weight of my other boots. I am a little concerned to see how long they last for but at this price I’m not that worried about it. Update: had them a few months now and they r holding together great. Highly recommend these boots Update: had these boots six months now and I stomp around the woods with them and wear them on duty and they are still very comfortable and have not fallen apart at all

Stitching on one boot has started failing with light use less than 2 months after purchase. Other boot is fine, but quality control was slacking.

These boots have been great so far. They’re comfortable right out of the box, provide good support, and the side zipper makes them quick and easy to put on and take off. They feel durable, have good traction, and have held up well with regular use. Overall, an excellent value and I’d definitely recommend them.

Comfortable fit. Use it for wearing doing yard work

Las botas son super livianas y cómodas, se ven de buena calidad y me quedaron a la perfección, el único inconveniente que note fue que el cierre lateral luego se traba, fuera de eso me encantaron

These boots are comfortable , fit true , Will purchace again

This is a cheap combat boots price wise but its one of the most comfortable BOOTS i ever own, the zipper works very well easy in and easy out i LOVE it.

Son muy bonitas y comodas