ah, the new M-9
I have good experience with Bates boots as well. I wear the M-9 predecessor; the 8" Gore-Tex Enforcer with Vibram Eagle outsole. I've used it for running, hiking, rock climbing, stretching (swimming next).
The sole does "self-clean" as advertised and provide excellent traction outdoor (had no problem jogging outside last Sat when ATL was frozen), while indoor...
well, when it's raining outside I was up for some squeaky "ice skating" as I entered my dept building.
Tested it when car broke down and had to hike/run 8 miles up from Tallulah Falls to the nearest town along US 441. The boot + Thorlo combat socks gave flawless performance.
I was really thankful of the ankle-support after the sun sets down and the only light came from incoming cars: There were holes, trash, tree trunks etc. along the highway that caused my friends to stumble in their tennis shoes and hurt their ankles.
I'm going to have to ditch the pair in exchange with jungle boots for better conditioning, though
Questions, Sir:
- Does the boot sole squeaks when wet on the floor (esp. marble floor)?
- Did you take out the Gore-tex plate from the lace or did yours come without it?
- Does the protruding lace-holes/hooks lacerate the lace cord over time?
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Last edited by frostfire; 02-11-2005 at 02:24.
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