Ok - just to add fuel to the fire here. Just bought my 2nd pair of SWAT boots. Tried on almost all the styles they had. They seem to differ in size from style to style. Went in for the 9" classic side zip but ended up with the 9" classic waterproof. I was trying to be lazy and avoid the laces but the comfort out weighed the exercise. However he did say they are all water resistant but the water proof boots you could stand right in the water. So we know who can be jumping in the puddles!!
Careful, you'll end up like me.....four pair of Original Swat boots in the closet. OK, this is coming from somebody that has nerve damage in one foot so as far as I'm concerned I've had some comfortable boots before the OS....several mentioned by others above. But once I stepped into a pair of OS I quickly realized that there's another level of comfort that I had no knowledge of.
So now I have a pair of the 9" Tacticle Side Zip for snow play or if I know I'm going to be in deep water. I have a pair of khaki colored 9" Classic side zip to go with my khakis at work. I have a pair of black 9" Classic Side Zip that the lugs are worn off of......that I wear around the house or kickin it in the yard and I have a second pair of newer 9" Classic Side Zip in black that I use when riding (just for the sure traction at stops, etc.).
The 9" Tacticle Side Zip are water proof all the way to the top.....even if you're standing in water. The 9" Classic Side Zip are waterproof only up to the part that's canvas.....so just walking through small puddles (even riding in light showers) the feet stay dry. Downpours.....well, I hope I brought the Tacticles.
