Belleville Mini-Mil TR105 Tactical Boots for Men - Zero Drop Boots - Slip-Resistant Military Footwear - Breathable Desert Style - Full-Grain Cattlehide Leather - Soft-Toe Design

If you are looking for this style of boot, they are perfect. Ive been wearing these every single day for two months and they are my favorite pear of boots I’ve ever owned. Having said that, I believe that most of the negative reviews are from people that didn’t really understand what they bought. So I am going to offer a couple of warnings: 1) The are MINIMALIST tactical boots, with an emphasis on MINIMALIST. These are not full duty boots that are going to offer the most protection and arch support, etc. These are designed to be light weight boots that do not feel like a heavy traditional boot. So, they are made of light, thinner material with a light thinner sole. They are supposed to feel more like casual shoes than big heavy tactical boots. If you don’t know what minimalist shoes are you need to research before buying these. They fit that description perfectly and are excellent minimalist boots. They are lightweight, breathable and they feel almost like athletic shoes to wear. However they are still very sturdy and made of tough material so they offer good protection as well. IMO they are the perfect boot for hot weather if you don’t need super protective boots. But if you are looking for steel toed, very tough protective tactical boots with a huge thick sole THESE ARE NOT FOR YOU. 2) There is a wear in period for these boots! Most of the negative reviews have to do with the fact that the material in the heal and above the heal can be uncomfortable. I am convinced that these people did not wear the boot past the wear in period or they got a size that was too small. It took about 1-2 weeks of wearing these boots before they fit perfectly. The heal area can be a bit uncomfortable at first, but I assure you if you wear them in they are extremely comfortable. I would suggest investing in a very thick, soft sock to help you through the wear in period. Honestly it wasn’t bad for me at all in the beginning. I wore a thick sock and had no pain. I could tell they weren’t broken in yet, but they didn’t kill me like others have suggested. Now that they are worn in the feel like basketball shoes almost, they are that comfortable. They have molded perfectly to my feet and I couldn’t be happier. I would definitely research minimalist shoes before buying, and understand that you will have to wear them in before they mold you your feet. They really are incredibly good boots. But they are not traditional military boots. You need to understand what you are buying before you commit.

I have a very hard time finding shoes to fit my feet. I have a 10.5 length and a 15 width. These boots have been hiking, biking, walking, motorcycling and welding. They’re not waterproof, but they’re not supposed to be. I like the vents. Even in the winter- wool socks… The material is flexible enough let my feet expand in the shoe and out over the edge of the sole. Especially after getting them wet and wearing them while they dried. I truly need a EEEEEEEEEE (E10) width- and that’s just too hard to find. They broke in nicely. I’ve plasma cut, oxy-cut and welded all processes in them. They only have little burns, handled the sparks, flames, and slag like a pro. Good tread, good fit, and no tall heel. I really only wear minimalist shoes and boots, these felt great in that respect. While the fit is good, there is an issue with the heel, where the cordura meets the sole. I use one thin strip of moleskin, 1/2" wide, run vertically- just long enough to cover the area, maybe 3 inches tall- and it works perfectly. I pre-cut two more strips to have on hand, but they really don’t need replacement often, maybe twice a year. The back up strips just hang out in my bag. Felt like my army boots without the clunky heel and far lighter, to boot (pun intended). Will buy again. May these never go out of production!

The boots themselves seem to be fine but Belleville must have their own peculiar method of determining size. I've worn an 11 1/2 size boot for the last 40 years but these 11 1/2's dont even have enough room to even flatten out my toes in. I would estimate that these boots run a full size small to maybe a size and a half small. I would like to reorder a proper fitting size but the sizes are so far off I wouldnt know what to order. Update, 4-8-26, Well, I just could not find a minimalist boot by any other manufacturer that didnt have terrible reviews, and there just aren't that many lightweight boots to pick from from so I came back to these and ordered a pair of size 13's hoping they would suffice for a size 11 1/2 wide, and they do in fact fit me quite well with a nice comfortable amount of extra room. I subtract 1 star for the the gross inaccuracy of sizing but I really like these boots. If you haven't experienced an extremely lightweight boot yet you really should and you would be hooked, These boots weighed in at 497 grams/17.5 ounces each which is about as close to being barefoot with a boot that you will ever get. The heel abrasion during break-in that others mention is for real, so be prepared to deal with that. A piece of Duct Tape on the back of my heel, and another piece on the outside of my sock virtually eliminated the heel abrasion point's during break in. I'm 69 years old and retired so trips to grocery stores, hardware, Home Depot and walking my dogs are my only routine walking commitments so the break-in wont be a problem for me. Overall I'm quite pleased but I wish I didnt have a pair of barely worn 11 1/2's sitting here looking for a 10 1/2 sized new owner.

It's been years since I got these boots. I wore them religiously and the bottom pattern never got worn out. I didn't even have to break them in and never got blisters. After years of use, they only wore out at the sides after I made the mistake of working with concrete wearing them. They are not for the casual hiker though. The soles are very thin and you will feel every rock. But they have fantastic ankle support.

Great boot as far as the sole goes. The sole is exactly as advertised, very flat and comfortable for the bottom of the foot. The issue with this boot is the heel, it's terrible and causes great discomfort and blistering when walking unless you pad it somehow (I used multiple layers of moleskin, and an anti friction shoe patch). The specific area of problem is where the leather turns to farbric on the back of the boot. You can see it in the pictures on the outside. On the inside of the boot at that location there is a ridge due to layering and it runs against your heel eventually causing blistering. NO it does NOT go away after breaking in, I have used these boots for 3 years (bought 2022) and recently took off the patches I put on the heel and wore them without, STILL causes heel blistering after three years of 2-3x weekly wear consisting of marching, hiking, and office work. Belleville have a great concept here and just need to fix the heel area and ankles as well (side ankle areas cause minor blistering too). It's truly unfortunate since other than that, this is the best boot I have had as it treats my foot soles well. Until Belleville fixes the heel I can't recommend this boot unless you're willing to put in the work to apply anti friction patches to the pain points.

I am not someone who ever thought I would buy 'combat boots' I am kind of a hippie and have been a devotee of minimalist shoes for a few years. I was however continually frustrated with the build quality of the already overpriced minimalist shoe market. The funny thing is that it was never the minimalist sole that broke down it was always the seam between the sole and the shoe, or the shoe fabric itself. I have also just moved to a more rural location and was in need of taller more rugged shoes for clearing brush on fields, and general yard work. I had perused the general 'minimalist boots' market for a while now looking for a more rugged minimalist shoe. I was always worried about durability of the usual companies who provide this sort of thing especially because their boot options had an even greater price premium, and were generally winterized (which I never need). Looking at brick and mortar stores for work boots also revealed a wasteland of overly heavy thick soles with a massive heal-rise. I ended up taking the plunge on these, and while they are the most expensive shoes I have ever bought, my first impression is that these are the most awesome things in the universe. I always wear 10.5 sized shoes and find that these fit perfectly. The build quality seems top notch. The comfort level for me on the first walkabout was amazing. Especially for a boot. I never liked any hiking boots as a kid, and eventually rebelled against the concept. I have climbed rocky mountains in sandals, and usually wear either very flat flip-flops or (because work requires it closed toed shoes) some version of vibram sole sneaker. These have redeemed boots in my eyes single-handedly. I will admit it does feel good to have some level of ankle support and foot protection after years of wearing essentially slippers year-round (once I did wear moccasin bedroom slippers for an entire winter). I can tuck my pants into these to give some tick protection, and the leather bottoms are heavy duty enough to provide, in my estimate, some minimal protection from blades and blunt trauma. Originally I was only planning to use these for yard-work, but upon trying them on I look forward to wearing them at my day job (which does involve being on my feet much of the day and sometimes physical exertion, climbing, and lifting heavy metal objects). I hope to update this review once I have broken them in and also once I know about long-term durability.

When I was in the military, the top two boots probably were Danners and Bellevilles. So, I was looking forward to grabbing a pair of these. However, these are by far the worst pair of boots I have had to work with. Within minutes of putting them on, I felt the discomfort of the inner plastic jamming into my right ankle bone. The left foot is fine. Since I wore the boots all day (to see if they would break in and go away), these are no longer in new condition. So, return is rather questionable. You can tell that, other than this plastic in the heel, (again, the left foot doesn't have this problem), these are actually pretty comfortable boots. I genuinely think they would be one of the best....but that raw section on my right ankle begs to differ. If Belleville is able to successfully remedy this, I am happy to change my rating, of course. But I am afraid I spent a pretty penny for boots I simply can't wear. You can see in the photo where the skin was torn away with just light use...and since this is a matter of the inner plastic, it *won't* break in.

WARNING!!! Boot needs to be broken in its unlined so the thick leather will be rubbing directly against your foot. Extremely comfortable toe box on the wide pairs, unlike most brands that just make the entire shoe larger, Belleville just makes the toe box larger for the wide pair - this is what we actually need when purchasing a wide size, THANK YOU. Zero drop soles make walking extremely comfortable regardless of terrain and the flexibility makes the shoe a beast when hiking on + off trail or doing mountain training. I took this pair hunting and absolutely chugged through the steep valleys and mountains of southern California without any ankle scuffing or toe squishing. Despite the flimsy appearance of the shoe's neck it's actually very strong it tightly grips onto your lower legs and braces your ankle. The leather is thick, the shoe lace guides are riveted in place they're also made of steel not aluminum. The build quality and ruggedness of the shoe is outstanding and you definitely get your money's worth. The only con is that I wish these shoes were made in America like most of Belleville's other offerings.

Great boots! They seems very comfy for what i have seen, had to return because i ordered a size to small and where i am currently located , they were not very for canadian winter 🙂 I am actually thnking to get them for the summer season!

My military husband loves these boots. Quick delivery! Thanks!

They feel like gloves on the feet, not sure what people are talking about breaking in, they are comfy right away. They are light and seem to regulate foot temperature well (again too early to tell). The build quality seems there but we shall see. Will update in 6 months. Only point is the laces would use lace sleeve at the top of the boot tongue.

Too expensive

the wheels on the shoes goes round and round. the wheels are hidden under the heels of the boots and it gives a quick getaway when my squad gets into trouble wuth my sarge