Bates Men's Zero Mass 8 Inches Side Zip Work Boot

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 114 ratings
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Size Chart
US Boot size
Brand SizeUKEuropeJapan
323621
3.52.536.521.5
433722
4.53.537.522.5
543823
5.54.538.523.5
653924
6.55.539.524.5
764025
7.56.540.525.5
874126
8.57.541.526.5
984227
9.58.542.527.5
1094328
10.59.543.528.5
11104429
11.510.544.529.5
12114530
13124631
14134732
15144833
16154934

Product details

Sole material
Rubber
Shaft height
8 Inches
Closure type
Zipper

About this item

  • Rubber sole
  • Shaft measures approximately 8" from arch
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  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.5 x 11.3 x 4.6 inches; 2.1 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ E05161
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 16, 2012
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Wolverine World Wide
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008XHLFKQ
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 114 ratings

Product Description

We are a Bates dealer shipping only first quality footwear. If you aren't satisfied for any reason, we'll send you a prepaid shipping label for an exchange or refund.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
114 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the comfort, weight and quality of the boot. For example, they mention it's super comfortable, easy to wear for long periods and that it'll fit well. They also like the value, and breathability. That said, opinions are mixed on durability and zipper.

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42 customers mention39 positive3 negative

Customers like the comfort of the boot. They mention that it's super comfortable, feels like wearing a sneaker, and is easy to wear for long periods. Customers also appreciate the soft leather and flexible construction.

"...Very Lightweight - I have heavier tennis shoes.Soft Leather - Very flexible - I have doubts about whether they will last more than year,..." Read more

"These boots exactly serve the purpose for which I bought them - a comfortable, light-duty, easy on/off boot...." Read more

"...They are light and they are comfortable. I had them two days before I did an extra shift of 6 hours of standing crowd control...." Read more

"Very comfortable and very lightweight compared to a basic combat boot. I was looking for a Nike SFB equivalent but didn't want to pay the price...." Read more

41 customers mention37 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the weight of the boot. They mention that it is super light and feels like they are wearing a tennis shoe.

"Summary:Very Lightweight - I have heavier tennis shoes...." Read more

"...They are very lightweight, and plenty sturdy enough for daily wear with a bit of light outdoor work..." Read more

"...They are light and they are comfortable. I had them two days before I did an extra shift of 6 hours of standing crowd control...." Read more

"Very comfortable and very lightweight compared to a basic combat boot. I was looking for a Nike SFB equivalent but didn't want to pay the price...." Read more

20 customers mention20 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the boot. They mention that it is a great work boot, has good traction, and has zero problems.

"...Zero problems with these boots. I hope they last. They have met my expectations for comfort and fit...." Read more

"Great boots, zipper works well, and these have lasted me as duty boots for several months without wearing down...." Read more

"...I bought these as an attempt to replicate the nikes. They work well and are very comfortable...." Read more

"...These worked well." Read more

18 customers mention15 positive3 negative

Customers like the fit of the boot. They say it fits nicely, and is comfortable. Some mention that the boots are snug and fit well out of the box.

"...I bought the wider size because most boots are too narrow. The wide fits perfectly...." Read more

"...The fit is perfect and I tried taping over the seams but the tape wouldn't stick so I sent them back. Very light weight but poorly executed." Read more

"...although a different variety than my first pair they still fit well out of the box. When my first pair died..." Read more

"...I wear a size 11 and I have a wide foot. I got 11's and they fit perfectly. They have withstood a whole year of patrol...." Read more

13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the boot. They say it's a good buy and a great boot for the price.

"...Overall: These are better and cheaper than some tennis shoes...." Read more

"...Wish these came in sage with steel toe! I would pay 200. Worth every penny" Read more

"I love the feel of these boots and the price is good for what you get.. Only complaint is the bottoms wear down faster than expected...in about 10..." Read more

"Fit as expected, worth every penny. I strongly recommend everybody. The perfect military boots for eny season...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers like the breathability of the boot. They say it's an exhalant footwear that allows them to breathe well.

"...Flexible sole with great grip.Breath well - Again, better than tennis shoes.Zipper seems sturdy and is holding up...." Read more

"...I wear them all day with no issues. They breath well too!..." Read more

"...I work full time EMS and this keeps my feet dry while also letting them breathe...." Read more

"...All day comfort and support, extremely lightweight and breathable. A+++++++++" Read more

28 customers mention15 positive13 negative

Customers are mixed about the durability of the boot. Some mention that it seems durable and requires very little wear to break in, while others say that they show wear after only about seven months, the sole wears down quickly, and the quality has declined.

"...whether they will last more than year, but they seem to be holding up to abuse, glue, dropped metal and wood, so far...." Read more

"...Very light weight but poorly executed." Read more

"...They are very lightweight, and plenty sturdy enough for daily wear with a bit of light outdoor work..." Read more

"...the arch, when kicking the coals around in the fire, the soft rubber shriveled up but I believe them to be fire resistant as well...." Read more

8 customers mention5 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the zipper. Some mention that they love the side zipper, it works well, and is a heavier-duty YKK zipper that holds up better. However, others say that the zippers are starting to go and the side zip came out of the stitching.

"...Breath well - Again, better than tennis shoes.Zipper seems sturdy and is holding up...." Read more

"...where the zipper is does not like to stay attached and the zipper falls just a bit. Nothing I cant handle...." Read more

"Great boots, zipper works well, and these have lasted me as duty boots for several months without wearing down...." Read more

"...These also have a heavier-duty YKK zipper that I think will hold up better." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

S. Wells
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Work Boots
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2013
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Summary:

Very Lightweight - I have heavier tennis shoes.

Soft Leather - Very flexible - I have doubts about whether they will last more than year, but they seem to be holding up to abuse, glue, dropped metal and wood, so far.

Flexible sole with great grip.

Breath well - Again, better than tennis shoes.

Zipper seems sturdy and is holding up.

Seem true to size, but a little lose in the heel which is corrected with thick socks.
Good support, but not too much. My son can stand all day without complaining which is surprising for a 16 year old to not complain.

Overall: These are better and cheaper than some tennis shoes. Since he has to walk outside at his HS campus, my guess is this is what he will wear on rainy days.

I do a lot of work for events, so I am buying a pair of these for myself and putting a shine on them based on his experience. With pants over them, they look like nice dress shoes or high end tennis shoes.

Back Story (if you care):

Finding work boots is complicated. Buying them for your 16 year old son is more complicated. So this is a long story. When my son started work building sets for a local theatre company, he went in wearing the shoes he wore to school, Converse Chuck Taylor's. They are terrible shoes and stink as work shoes. After being on his feet for 7 hours his feet hurt so bad had trouble just walking.

A guy work with suggested US military issue Jungle Boots. He does similar, actual work, for my company unlike the people who sit at desks and call it work, so I took his advice. I could not find a pair in his size at the local Military Surplus, so I checked Amazon. They have pretty much everything you can get, but finding the right size and shoe is a bit of a challenge.

After reading the reviews, these seemed to fit the bill and they did.
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Don Walli
5.0 out of 5 stars Good boots, great packaging from seller
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2016
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These boots exactly serve the purpose for which I bought them - a comfortable, light-duty, easy on/off boot. They are very lightweight, and plenty sturdy enough for daily wear with a bit of light outdoor work (brush clearing, traipsing around Michigan woods, &c.).

Regarding my arch support rating - I have somewhat flat feet, getting flatter all the time, so I needed extra arch support. I got some semi-custom orthotic insoles that work beautifully and make the Zero Mass boots supremely comfortable, even in hot weather.

The packaging from "PlusMore" was great - they had a sturdy shipping carton exactly big enough to hold the Bates box snugly. I get annoyed with the hugely excessive packaging that I frequently receive. Shipping was prompt and free. :-)
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Ben C Drew
4.0 out of 5 stars Very happy with these boots.
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2016
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If you are on the fence about buying these boots: BUY THEM. The only reason that I'm not giving five stars is because I haven't had them long enough to really test them. I bought the wider size because most boots are too narrow. The wide fits perfectly. The next thing I did was change out the insoles for better ones but I do that on all my boots. They are light and they are comfortable. I had them two days before I did an extra shift of 6 hours of standing crowd control. Zero problems with these boots. I hope they last. They have met my expectations for comfort and fit. I hope over the coming weeks they don't fall apart. My target with all boots I buy is a year. If I can get a year out of these boots I will definitely buy another pair. So far so good.
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JP
5.0 out of 5 stars great boots
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2013
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Very comfortable and very lightweight compared to a basic combat boot. I was looking for a Nike SFB equivalent but didn't want to pay the price. They aren't Nikes but for half the price, I am very pleased. Ive been wearing them for a month now and I am a patrol officer in Florida working 12 hr shifts. Feel very athletic in them and they do hold a shine on the toe if u know what your doing, bc it isn't real leather ( despite what Bates says, it feels like a synthetic blend so the shine doesn't stick well). For Chinese made junk, I'm impressed. I wore Bates in the military and these are the best Bates I've owned yet. I recommend them.
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RDB
5.0 out of 5 stars best boots i own
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2015
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Wear these in sage for my uniform, bought a pair with zippers to wear in civilian clothes. Comfortible enough to run a mile in, strong enough to backpack/hike in. I wear them all day with no issues. They breath well too! I would march through an inch of water and wouldnt feel a drop, it hadles mud well, washes off fine. I wear zippered boots as a firefighter and this zipper is better than my issued boots. Wish these came in sage with steel toe! I would pay 200. Worth every penny
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Ron Strand
2.0 out of 5 stars Not very well finished inside.
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2014
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There are lots of rough edges inside that will rub against your feet. Around the top of the boot and at the ankle there are rough seams where the boot is sewed together that will rub your foot raw. The fit is perfect and I tried taping over the seams but the tape wouldn't stick so I sent them back. Very light weight but poorly executed.
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AllenChi
5.0 out of 5 stars nice low-profile agile boots
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2016
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I looked a long time for a really nice lightweight boot that bordered on a sneaker. And because they are Bates, they did not let me down. Comfy, well made, good support. Your not going to kick down doors in these, but you can run short distances without feeling like there are bricks on your feet. And I can wear them all day and forget I'm wearing boots. No hot spots, no break in. Easy on.
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Blackb1rd
5.0 out of 5 stars Great boots, zipper works well
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2016
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Great boots, zipper works well, and these have lasted me as duty boots for several months without wearing down. Not super waterproof but they do the job on a rainy day. Five stars for being light weight and cool looking. Fit might be sliiiightly large so go half size down when ordering (you're a 10.5 so go 10 if you have average or narrow foot).
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Ross Farquhar
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on September 11, 2015
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Finally found a pair of boots that fit me.
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