HAIX® North America conducted a wear test with law enforcement professionals throughout the United States and Canada. When the call went out for participants, nearly 8,000 respondents applied for the chance to test a pair of Black Eagle Tactical boots of their choice. 1,000 participants were chosen to wear test either the Black Eagle® Tactical GTX High Side Zip or the Black Eagle® Tactical 2.0 FL boots.
65% of wear-testers chose the Side Zip boot while 35% chose the Tactical FL boot. Wear testers were to wear the law enforcement boots on the job, testing the boots in multiple scenarios, and then provide their feedback. The survey included questions that focused on items such as comfort, quality, weight, and slip resistance.
As evidenced by the survey responses, both Black Eagle®'s boots received high marks for overall comfort. An important consideration when law enforcement professionals, in particular, subject their feet to too long hours on the job which can include standing, walking, and even running.
Lightweight design
The boot models received excellent marks regarding their lightweight design and slip-resistant properties
One tester commented that the boots “Feel like a pair of running shoes until you look down and realize you’re wearing boots.” Both lightweight boot models received excellent marks regarding their lightweight design and some of the highest marks for their slip-resistant properties. Another tester commented, “Been to car accidents while wearing these. I have stepped in oil, trans fluid, and water. No issues AT ALL…”
Durability
To be able to hold the footing from wet outdoor surfaces to hard surfaces indoors can be of utmost importance in law enforcement. Wear testers also praised the durability and the quality construction of the boots.
As one tester said “Best boots I have ever worn. 4 years active-duty military, 13 years State Police”. One of the tested police tactical boots, the Black Eagle® Tactical 2.0 FL, features a CROSSTECH® inner liner to protect from blood, chemical, and body fluids. When surveyed, the vast majority considered that to be an extremely important added benefit, which some considered to be one of its top features.
High-quality boots
Investing in a pair of HAIX® will ensure that wearers not only have a high-quality boot that will outlast their other law enforcement boots, but will provide all-day comfort too. HAIX® is so confident in the quality and durability of these two boots that HAIX® offers an option to extend the warranty for an additional year, extending the warranty to two full years.
The HAIX® goal is no less than offering loyal customers the best shoes on the market today. More than 1,700 committed employees contribute to the success of HAIX®. HAIX® production takes place in the most modern shoe production facilities located exclusively in Europe. All HAIX® boots are German Engineered and Made in Europe – Guaranteed.