rocky work boots mens eliminator gtx waterproof black fq0081321

The Rocky eliminator was the boot I wore as a career firefighter and paramedic, and later, for 14 years as a police officer. Basically I wore these boots for uniform duty use from about 1980 until my retirement from Law Enforcement in 2010. They worked in the street, in the woods, and rappelling down cliffs. I bought a new pair whenever the soles wore out on the old pairs. I am used to the old style of eliminators, with the cordura uppers. After I retired, I had difficulty finding these boots in extra wide sizes locally. I found them online and am very glad I ordered them. I am thrilled that they uppers are full leather now, more of a uniform look and easier to keep neat and clean. The tread depth on the soles seem to have less depth than those I wore for 30 years and it surely is a different, softer material. I won't be wearing these daily anymore as my time in uniform is over so they should last a good long time. They are the same fit and finish and Rocky Quality I am used to, and made in Puerto Rico, which is the US! . I am glad that I ordered them.

I have used this boot about 5 times. Over the years this is the sixth pair of this style boot I have owned. The prior boots had issues with deteriation of the sole. Looking at the current boot it seems they have redesigned this boot for the better. I wish the company would have retained the 600G insulation as I think it is needed as I use the boot in cold weather in northern Michigan. I also wish they would incorporate a pull on strap on the back. Hope the soles of this boot hold up sure had problems with the past Rocky eliminator. Customer Service is excellent. Not knowing how the soles will hold up I gave the product quality rating as good. Time will tell.