text: To start, I ordered this boot as my partner at work got them and raved about how lightweight and breathable they were.  I ordered my size, 11, but when I got them they were too big.  I returned them and had to purchase a new pair in a size 10.  When I initially ordered them, they were on sale, but since I had to exchange the size I had to pay full price (through Amazon).  An issue that I feel is total bs, but so be it.  I've now worn the boots for less than 2 months and the tread on the bottom of my left boot has begun to fall apart.  My previous pair of duty boots were Rocky's and lasted 3 years of patrol without any issues.  Bates return policy for defects is to send the pair of boots in for inspections.  Thanks but I need a pair of boots for work so now I have to go buy another pair while you inspect them?  8 years in law enforcement and never had this poor quality of boots before.  Highly recommend not purchasing these if you're looking for a quality boot that will hold up