Altama Unisex Maritime Assault Low Boots, Dive Fin-Compatible Tactical Sneakers with Air Mesh Lining & Water Drainage Ports

My job here in Hawaii involves being outdoors quite a bit, which means one thing: you're gonna get rained on. Wear waterproof shoes and they'll eventually fill up as the rain water pours down your legs. I've actually walked away from a workday with trench-foot before! Sure, you could wear waterproof boots, a heavy rain jacket, and rain pants, but all that'll do is make you rain sweat inside them, so you end up where you started. I did a lot of research before buying these. Trail runners simply aren't durable enough for the kind of work I do. So at first I focused on military jungle boots as I was wanting something that could be dual work/hike wear. Then I found these. The biggest selling point for me was the dual drainage vents on each shoe. Yes, your feet get wet, and as long as it's raining they stay wet. But they stay a lot LESS wet because the excess water quickly drains off. That's the whole point of a tropical shoe. I love the high durability materials used on these. As soon as you take them out of the box you can feel that these were made well. I love their low profile, everyday look. I used to wear Converse all the time. So big plus there. The biggest minus for me is that this style of shoe simply does not provide a lot of arch support, which my high arches need. The waterproof insoles, however, are removable. Thus, in their place are Currex High-arch Hiking Insoles. I wore them with the waterproof insoles a couple times, and they are much more comfortable than your old Chucks. They do get quite warm, however. I still carry them with me to switch out on especially rainy days as other insoles tend to retain water. Also, I've been wearing them for about a month now and I'm noticing the tread around the ball of my feet is starting to wear away. I'm guessing that's because these were designed for soil, not concrete. Still, it is a disappointment. I'm just hoping it takes a long time to wear away to the point that I can't use them anymore. I hope this is an issue Altama addresses moving forward, as durability is one of the main selling points for me on these. Overall, I give these five stars as they meet my needs so perfectly. I haven't gone hiking with them yet, but I'm planning on trying it. If they work well for me there, then I found me a perfect all-around everyday shoe. The next step for Altama should be to provide these in more than just military colors. I think there would be a strong market for these with people looking for a durable everyday shoe. I also know that a lot of military people would enjoy wearing a military "branded" shoe in their off time

Great shoe for work! Non slip in all conditions and have lasted me over a year now. Very comfortable and lightweight. Shoes dry quick in wet conditions. Will be buying these again even mine give out but not sure when that will be since that still look fairly new even after a year of usage!

First off, shoe sizes can be really confusing. I usually wear a 9.5 in Salomons, Merrill’s, Ariats, Steve Maddens, and Rockports. Some brand I have to up to a 10.5 though so go figure. That said, I went with a 10 in these and they fit perfect. They’re not overly aggressive in the tread which is a good thing for this shoe. It’s been ages since I wore anything like these so I notice now that my heel sits further down making me feel more flat footed. They feel very durable, as they should considering the materials used. The toe is pliable. The laces feel like a good quality and don’t slip after being tied. I bought these more so for everyday casual wear, day at the range, etc., but I can imagine they’d make a good exercise shoe also. I do wish they offered them in more colors. Like a dark grey. The best thing for me is they came in two days. I recently ordered from another high end “tactical” company that a lot of fan boys like. That particular company took 2 weeks to get an in stock item shipped to me. And when I tried to cancel they refused to because “the ball had already started rolling.” So a big thanks to this seller. I’ll be buying more in the future. Edit: Just bought my second pair and apparently someone upstairs reads the reviews because I was able to get these in grey. Absolutely love the shoe. The only reason I’m on my second pair is because they’re not fire proof.... shit happens though. 🤙🏻

This item is excellent, but not perfect. Didn't have any footwear that met requirements for public safety water rescue training, so I ordered these. Excellent choice. Even most of the instructors were using the mid-height model. Mine held up to over 20 hours of abuse in the water. They stay on your feet and do not loosen. Grip on wet rocks was good, drainage was great; the water flowed out like it was supposed to. They sustained no appreciable damage over 3 days of hard use. Comfort is pretty good for a special purpose item. I have extremely wide feet so I got some compression and hot spots. With and without thin socks. I tried both ways. No major difference. Could be they just need more break-in time to conform. In all, very pleased with these shoes, but a little too narrow for my feet. Wish they were a bit wider. Length is perfect and true to size. Be advised, grit and sand will get in and not out in my experience.

Only had these a week but already happy with the purchase. Bought them to wear while doing home improvements. Very well made. A little heavier duty than Converse Chuck Taylors, but in a good way. The water vents also help keep my feet from swimming in sweat during hot weather. My foot size is 10.5 EEEE. Weird, I know, but dems my feets. Took a chance on 11.5W and feels good. Slightly snug but still comfortable. I wouldn't be able to wear with thick winter socks but I got these for hot weather work anyway so it all works out well. I highly recommend. Plus they look cool AF.

Tactical Chuck Taylors, Yes Please!!! I've been working these shoes into my casual rotation for about two months, and really like the fit and style of the shoe. I'm particularly impressed by the grip of the soles, this is the first "no slip" out sole technology I've found that lives up to the name. Words on fit: finding comfortable shoes is a challenge due to my wide feet. I typically wear anything between a 9.5EE and 10.5EE in most Nike, Addidas, or other sneaker brands. The Altamas in 10W fit me very comfortably in arch, heel, and top of foot, but rubs a bit on my pinky toe (common issue for me). A 10.5W might give me the extra room I need in the toe box, but I will endure a slight break in period on in the toe box to keep the proper fit in the rest of the shoe.

i bought the black version. I have been using the shoe for 2 months now and I have to say these shoes are very comfortable and durable. The shoe fabric by nature does not cling to dirt and easily brushed off. A real low maintenance shoe for multi purpose use. I use these shoe for office work (business casual), shipyard work, casual shoes, and leisure basketball an all around performer! This has now become my go to travel shoe, one shoe for all occasions. I have not tried to use this on the beach yet so I can't say much about its designed water use capabilities. The outsole has good grip it is stable flat to stand on. The tooth design further provides grip on uneven surfaces and also reduces friction on walks. The rubber toe also serves good protection as a work shoe, it works great on bumps but don't expect it to work like a steel toe safety shoe. The shoe laces are also a different type of lace, silky smooth but when tied they never ever come loose. The rubber shoe In a nutshell, when it comes to functionality and usability this shoe is the best, I will not regret buying more of this shoe in the future assuming if it breaks down. Given the shoe performance I doubt this will wear or break early. Maybe I will just buy more colors of this shoe. [Altama: if you are reading this, make the Olive drab version with a green sole the black sole does not look good. That will make me buy more, I am now eyeing on the gray and coyote. And the olive if you fix it. I love olive colored sneakers] For the sizing, go with manufacturer recommendation, go one size up for half size. One thing to complain about the shoe for people interested. Ultron PU contoured insole indeed does not absorb water, where I can see my sweat forming in beeds on top of it. The sole is also very very comfortable and soft to use. However I have to say that the sole is so grippy that I feel pain on my foot sole making it painful to walk. The feeling is like walking then you skin grips on the sole while your foot forward momentum shears your meat off your skin as the two opposite forces pulls against each other. I get this feeling as I wear thin nylon black socks all the time. (have not tried using barefoot and thick cotton socks yet. I assume barefoot will make it worse, cotton socks may fix the problem). Solution: I changed the rubber PU sole to other after market shoe sole and it did the magic for me. I may revert to the original sole when I will need it for wet conditions. For short walks the rubber sole will do fine. But for long walks the rubber sole simply won't do for me.

I've never cared to rebuy shoes, I usually try to find something new or different. But these Altama Maritime Low-Cut Boots are so freaking awesome I just had to get some more, this is my second pair. Wore my old ones for two years every single day. Not a single tear, no unbinding, and even the freaking shoelaces man... They never frayed! Reason for throwing them out? I literally wore through ball of the sole after two years of every day wear, hiking, swimming, rain, snow, you name it! They're designed to fit in most military diving fins, they drain water and dry incredibly fast, the insole is rubber and extremely comfortable and they come in low, medium and high cut as well as a regular and wide fit. Lists of color variety and camo patterns. The sole is the same tough rubber they use in climbing shoes, you honestly could not ask for a better shoe and they look like your standard chucks.

Satisfied customer .. good quality ..

Tolle Schuhe, die halten was sie versprechen. Ich benutze sie fast jeden Tag und das Material ist echt strapazierfähig. Für Outdoor Aktivitäten ist der Schuh meine erste Wahl, er ist bequem, leicht und widerstandsfähig. Tolles Produkt!

Muchas gracias

Bien que je n’ai pas reçu le modèle escompté, la version basse est bien finie.

These shoes are by far the best kind of chucks on the market. Def a must have as a Chucks alternative !