
Belleville is the largest supplier of footwear to the U.S. military and produces over one million pairs of boots annually. They have a long history as a military footwear supplier that dates back to World War I when they were awarded their first Department of Defense contract to the U.S. Army. Since their humble beginnings in a small local operation Belleville, Illinois, they now employ over 1300 workers and have become the nations largest producer of military footwear. Their use of cutting edge robotics, top quality materials, and commitment to the U.S. soldier is what has powered their success since 1904. Today, Belleville Boots continues to innovate and sets industry footwear standards for military boots.
By elrond77 from Chicago, IL on Jan 1, 2012I'm hesitant to buy shoes without first trying them on. I lucked out with these boots as I think they are really comfortable and much better then the 'flyer approved' sage boots that I've previously owned.
By Roopods6 on Jul 23, 2011I've owned a pair for over a year now and they've held up rather well. I swapped the plastic rubber insole for wool felt insoles for better comfort and absorption. The size was correct for me while I got 8.5M instead of my usual 8M for some extra toe room. I rarely completely tighten the laces so they aren't as constricting on the leg except when I do some quick hiking on a rough trail sometimes. Otherwise they are able to stay on quit well for stairs, sidewalks, lawns, ...etc. A good quality light spring to fall boot. The eyelets for drainage and ventilation are still intact after over a year too. I'll be ordering my next replacement pair soon as the treads wear down. The rough suede leather is practically maintenance free.
By Kevin Axelson from Great Falls, MT on Feb 24, 2011These do run large. Brian at militarybootsdirect.com was very helpful and made my exchange easy.
By R. Hadlock from Minneapolis, MN on Dec 23, 2010I've got very sensitive feet and I've suffered from blisters with boots in the past. I've tried thicker socks, inserts, with mixed results. These Belleville are the first boots that I haven't had any foot issues with. Long hikes, hills, are not a problem now. I know different people get different results but I'm sold on these!
By Jermaine from Mansfield, OH on Oct 4, 2010These are my second pair of Belleville 600s. I'm still using my first pair but I rotate them to get more life out of them. Overall, very comfortable boots with almost no break in time. Keep in mind that they do run large
By Don Green from Ramstein AFB on Sep 22, 2010I tried these due to a buddy's recommendation. They're a definite upgrade to my USAF issue boots. Overall comfort and quality is a 10 of 10. They seem to be lighter and better built than the made in China boots. The only thing is they get soiled easily but that's because they're suede.
By G12 from Pueblo, CO on Sep 16, 2010I use these for hiking the Rockies on the weekends. These are much more comfortable than my Merrells on long hikes. They provide excellent ankle support and grip well on rocky surfaces. I use these now while my Merrells sit in my closet. Overall, a great boot without breaking the bank.
By Bud C. from WPAFB on Aug 2, 2010I received these 3 days after placing my order. Very happy with build quality and comfort. Glad I decided to try Bellevilles.
By Amn R. Jobe from Boston, MA on July 24, 2010Overall a very comfortable boot. I work in an office environment so not to demanding on my boots but these seem to be good quality and are easy to maintain. The only thing is they get dirty easily if rainy or muddy.
By Jay Pimental from Kansas City, MO on July 19, 2010These run really large. I wear a size 12 boot and had to exchange these a couple of times before ending up with a size 11. Overall, great boots. Very comfortable, lightweight, and affordable. I definitely recommend these
By Daniel Dale on Mar 14, 2010right off the bat, the quality of the boots is low because they aren't sized right. I wear a 10.5-11 regularly; i wear a 9.5 in these. they are hard and don't have good support. definitely not worth the money.