UP-CLOSE Reebok ZigKick Tactical Boots
materials did a good job of absorbing the shock of running on pavement and sidewalks. Comfort and performance overlap with the ZigKick Tactical because the ZigTech midsole feels like you get more from each step.
In the Weather category, the rating is a slam-dunk 5 out of 5.
Of course, our test boots were the 6-inch waterproof boots. We wore the ZigKick Tactical from late-winter to mid-spring. The boots were tolerant of all weather conditions. The ample amount of leather in the ZigKick Tactical gives cold-weather tolerance. Yes, the Comfort category and Weather category somewhat overlap. We tried to separate fi t and feel from the effect of ambient weather. In the Function category, the rating is 4.8 out of 5 for the Zig- Kick Tactical. The ZigKick Tactical uses a combination of small sipes in large tread blocks in the tread pattern. This closed pat- tern gives a lot of contact on dry surfaces, the tiny sipes give excellent wet traction, and the zig tread blocks work well on loose and uneven surfaces. The wet traction, the slip traction on smooth, wet or slippery surfaces was likewise excellent. In high-speed tactical activities, traction is everything. In the Durability category, the rating is a tentative 4.8 out of 5 for the ZigKick Tactical. The degree of uncertainty is simply because we only had the footwear for a three-month review period. Even though the boots were worn every day, our long- term durability is based on actual wear, not some sort of accel- erated testing. The combination of a 1000 Denier nylon/leather upper and a synthetic rubber outsole means durability. At this point, the outsole tread shows zero wear, the laces have zero frays, the eyelets are fully secure, and the YKK side zipper is, of course, still tight. The direct-attach construction of the Zig-
Warson Brands, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a global manufacturer and marketer of military, tactical, and industrial safety footwear since 1989, and provides a variety of work and duty footwear under the world’s fi nest brand names: Reebok, Rockport Works, Florsheim, Iron Age, Grabbers, and Knapp. Warson Brands is best known for innovation in the areas of foot protection and comfort.
Warson Brands’ innovations in the area of foot protection include developing 100-percent non-metallic protective toe caps made from composite material that is stronger and lighter than steel, and also will not conduct heat, cold, or electricity. Innovations also include protective arch, heel, and metatarsal guards; outsoles that resist chemicals, abrasion, slick surfaces, and extreme heat; and patented devices to protect workers and equipment from static discharge.
Reebok International, headquartered in Canton, Mass., is a leading worldwide designer, marketer, and distributor of fi tness and lifestyle footwear, apparel and equipment. An American-inspired global brand, Reebok is a pioneer in the sporting goods industry with a rich and storied heritage in running, training, and fi tness. Reebok is committed to helping consumers fulfi ll their potential and be “fi t for life.” A subsidiary of the Adidas Group, Reebok operates under the multiple divisions of the Reebok brand, Reebok-CCM Hockey and the Sports Licensed Division.
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For their ZigKick Tactical Boots, Reebok adapted iconic ZigTech sole designs to police tasks.
Kick Tactical is less expensive than the sewn stitch method and arguably less durable. None of the footwear shows any sign whatsoever of separating between any of the layers. Based on our experience, the subjective, overall rating
for the Reebok ZigKick Tactical 6-inch Side Zip is 4.8 out of 5. Reebok is new to tactical footwear but is proving to be as good as the best. The ZigKick Tactical began with the proven and iconic Zig technology. Reebok then added the most durable and comfortable materials from the upper to the outsole in a design specifi c for law enforcement. “We combined our years of military and tactical boot ex- pertise with Reebok’s ZigTech elite fi tness technology and created the ultimate footwear for law enforcement,” said Jimmy Maritz, CEO Warson Brands.
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