Military

Members of the armed services take the call of public service to the extreme, sacrificing their own comfort, safety and potentially even their lives to protect the rights, property and liberties of others. In return, they deserve only the best equipment, right down to the boots on their feet. Bates is honored to be one of the largest suppliers of uniformed footwear to the U.S. Department of Defense as well as a major supplier to armed forces around the globe. We put everything we’ve got into making the highest performing, most comfortable, best value uniform footwear available – so you can always be all that you can be. To view all military boots and oxfords please ulilize the Search By Activity option.

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	8" DuraShocks Sage Green Steel Toe These boots will keep you light on your feet and energized. Made with rough side out leather and near-infrared Cordura® uppers capped with ASTM-rated steel safety toes. Our patented DuraShocks comfort technology absorbs shock and returns energy to the feet and legs for all day comfort. The Intrepid outsole has a tread pattern for superior slip resistance and agility.
	Bates Lites Black Leather Oxford These excellent station-to-beat oxfords feature leather uppers with a performance breathable lining and fully cushioned removable footbed for all-day comfort. The shoe’s durable polyurethane outsole is stitched with Goodyear welt construction for added durability that stands up to long shifts – that is, hundreds of them.
	8" DuraShocks® Desert Steel Toe Keep sand out, toes protected and feet breathing freely in these desert combat boots. Made with all Wolverine Warrior Leather uppers, steel toe caps and dual-density cushioned footbeds with built-in shock-absorbing pads. The battle-tested Vibram Bob DuraShocks rubber outsole resists everything from slipping to overheating while providing excellent traction across varying terrains. ASTM F2413-05 Rated.
	M-9 Desert Assault These assault boots provide standout performance while helping soldiers and cops blend in visually with their environment. These assault boots are made of Wolverine Warrior Leather and nylon uppers, a breathable lining that wicks perspiration away from the foot, 9” ankle support and our exclusive Vibram Mutant soles for superior traction and durability over all terrains.
	U.S.M.C DuraShocks Steel Toe Hot Weather Certified for duty by the U.S. Marine Corps, these boots are specially designed to keep feet cool and energized on even the longest march. Made with breathable Wolverine Warrior Leather and nylon uppers and a moisture-wicking lining. A removable insole features heel and forepart shock-absorbing pads, while the long-wearing Vibram Bob DuraShocks outsole resists everything from slips to heat conduction to abrasion. ASTM F2413-05 Rated.
	8" Tropical SEALs DuraShocks This boot’s marching orders are to keep you light on your feet and extremely energized. Made with leather and resilient Cordura® uppers on top of Bates DuraShocks technology that uses patented compression pads built into the forefoot and heel to absorb shock while returning energy back up through the feet and legs. The DuraShocks outsole weighs only a third as much as rubber, and is slip-resistant as well.