Altama Unisex Maritime Mid Dive Fin-Compatible Tactical Boots with Water Drainage Ports & Water-Resistant PU Contoured Insole

So I love Chuck Taylors. I wear red high tops every day. However, I work in an office and the shoes are good for sitting and periodic standing. Anything more and my feet need more support. I always wanted Converse to make tactical chucks, but the closest I was able to get were Converse combat boots. Apparently the guys at Altama had seen the pictures of Special Forces soldiers in Vietnam sporting Chucks, ranger panties, and an XM177 carbine. Or perhaps they realized that Chucks are still in use as approach shoes and lightweight sneakers when combat boots might raise suspicions. While Nike hinted at more hardcore Chucks at the end of last year, they do not hold a candle to these suckers. Most of the stuff you can see from the pictures, but here's some highlights I liked. 1. The outsoles are made of the same plastic that my climbing shoes are, and are grippy even when wet. 2. The design flaws seen on original chucks have been remedied. The banding around the outsole and upper have been sewn on to prevent premature separation. They have also cut the banding at the flex point to prevent the typical tearing (although it is supposedly actually to allow your foot to push water out of the shoe. So how do the shoes perform? Pretty good. They are light. They have more padding on the tongue and upper than chucks; something I'm not the biggest fan of, but helps. They do well in the water, and they do in fact work well with fins. I'm no high speed low drag UTD diver, but I do like the idea of a shoe that I can wear into the water, slap fins on, and then walk out of the water later. No need to stop and take off wet suit boots after a dive, you just walk ashore and keep going like a boss. The cut on the back of the high tops allow for full flex of the ankle with fins on. They worked well in my dive and I didn't have to change shoes at all that day. Good to finally see tactical Chuck Taylors. Would highly recommend.

I ordered the all Black size 11 high tops, and right away I loved the look, and after a brief period of breaking them in +/- about a week or 2, maybe a little more, they feel great! I would / will order them again, as I like them a lot. Yeah they are a little bit expensive. But if after a year theyre still holding up to how I rough up and wear out sneakers, I will will consider it worth it. They definitely have a Great non-slip sole, and even non-slip insoles, so your feet do not slip around while wearing them (for if you went swimming in them, since that's what they're designed for it makes sense to have a non slip insole). Now at first I thought the toe box was going to be a little too tight, and for a week it seemed that way, and sadly considered returning them to exchange for the wide size, but I had already wore them outside, and figured I'd just deal with it. And I'm glad I kept this size and width, because now they're not tight at all. They fit perfectly, and as you continue to wear them, the full covered rubberized toe guard breaks in and softens up nicely, just give it time. If after 3 weeks or a month they still feel tight well then, maybe you needed the wide version. I plan to buy other colors and styles. Altama might just be my new go to brand for rugged sneakers.

I just recently received my shoes and i'll start off with, depending on brand, i'm usually a 10.5. I went ahead and ordered a size 11 and they fit great. Just the right amount of toe room and no issues with being tight. Before i got these, i've been wearing Salomons for my work shoes (private security in florida) and the biggest issue i've had with the salomons have been weight and heat. I just put the Altama's through 19hrs of working mostly on my feet and i'm very impressed. Do they feel like you're walking on clouds? Not exactly. The inner sole is pretty solid compared to most shoes but it's not uncomfortable after long periods of time. They are extremely light weight compared to my Salomons and my feet don't get nearly as hot/sweaty when wearing the Altama's. I do wish they made a high top version though. I definitly think there could be more ankle support put into these, especially because on ocassion, the top edge of the ankle will pinch or dig into my ankle. The laces could be a bit stronger or more solid, they seem a bit cheap. All in all though, i'm very pleased with the investment and may even consider replacing my every day boots with the multicam altamas.

These boots are built tough and have that sleek tactical look I was going for. They’re lightweight, drain well, and feel solid on different surfaces. I use them for work and training, and they’ve held up just fine so far. That said, the insoles are flat and not very comfortable for extended wear. I had to add my own inserts to get the support I needed. Also, the original insoles have this texture that started creating holes in my socks after a few days, which was pretty frustrating. Once I swapped out the insoles, they were much better. Still a solid boot overall, but I’m giving it four stars because comfort out of the box wasn’t great

I think this is a perfect "Jack of all trades" sort of boot. The first thing I noticed is that they're constructed pretty well. I was afraid they'd feel cheap and fragile like many shoes do today, but they're quality boots. I've read online that you should order a size up, but thankfully that wasn't the case for me - I'm normally a size 12 regular and the fit is a dead ringer. Wearing them, it feels like a modern basketball shoe in every respect. I have no issues running or driving a car with a manual gearbox, which is a major plus. They're comfortable all day, walking or standing. These are not full fledged combat or hunting boots. They're a perfect middle ground between a boot and an athletic shoe. But I think that short of serious hard use in the wilderness, these are the perfect compromise for a pair of boots. I love them!

Been diving with these boots and they are great! Like them much more than neoprene booties; easier to walk in and much better getting up the boat ladder.

Really comfortable, durable, lightweight. I’m gonna buy some dr. Scholls to put in them and think that is going to make them perfect.

I use these as rock boots with my drysuit. The laces are easy and long enough. The shoes are comfortable and well built. I usually throw these in the washing machine and air dry after use. They have held up well to being machine washed. If you machine wash tennis shoes a lot of times they look like they have been shot out of a cannon. These look like new after several washings. I would buy these same boots again.