Bates News
SHOES FOR THOSE WHO PUT IT ALL OUT ON THE LINE
The word predictable doesn’t exist for first responders. Every situation presents unforeseen obstacles. Decisions are both calculated and instantaneous, … Read More
Police Week 2020
Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers … Read More
Rushing with a TAC Team
This season we had the privilege of working with the Kent County Sheriff’s Tactical Apprehension and Confrontation Team (TAC Team) … Read More
Side Zip Boots vs. No Side Zip: Which Team Are You?
The question at hand is whether you prefer your tactical boot with or without a side zip. You know exactly … Read More
Thank You First Responders: COVID-19 Update from Bates Footwear
As the world continues to battle the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic, the Bates team would like to extend a heartfelt … Read More
A Message to Our Extended Bates Community
As communities around the world react to COVID-19, the sacrifices of first responders everywhere do not go unnoticed. These … Read More
Fantastic Bates review from Outdoorhub!
Outdoorhub “America’s #1 Outdoor News Source” recently wrote a comprehensive review on Bates as a supplier of tactical footwear for … Read More
Pick the right boot for the right terrain!
Have you struggled with deciding which boots are best for you? Did you know that different outsoles and design patterns … Read More
Happy 4th from the Naval Academy!
Every year, a small group of Bates employees travels to the Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland over the 4th of … Read More
New Raide Colors!
The Bates Raide has seen phenomenal growth and attention since the line’s release earlier this year. The combination of a … Read More