The 8" MACV-2™ Safety Boot is designed for first responders who LIVE ON THEIR FEET. It takes inspiration from our Special Forces MACV series: a composite toe, a Dyneema puncture-resistant sole, an extra padded perforated foam upper for all-day comfort, plus a curved side zipper. ASTM-certified and built for those who live hard on their feet and work even harder.
Composite toe - same protection as steel, lighter and non-conductive
Dyneema puncture-resistant sole - nail-proof
Perforated foam padded upper for all-day comfort
Aggressive triple compound outsole
MACV-2™ rugged EVA midsole
No break-in time
Wide toe box
13mm heel-to-toe drop
Proudly NOT waterproof
Premium upper: suede & 1000D CORDURA®
6mm laces
Dual-density insert
Specs and Materials
Upper: Challenge Leather™ & 1000D CORDURA®
Lightweight EVA midsole
Triple compound rubber outsole
Custom compression insert included
13mm heel-to-toe drop
8" shaft height
Weight (size 9): 24.8 oz
Built in Vietnam
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The MACV-2 Safety Boot - 8" High Top is a black tactical boot with laces, side zipper, composite toe, and rugged sole, displayed in profile on a white background.
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MACV-2 Safety Boot - 8" High Top
Regular price$195.00
Regular priceSale price$195.00
Overall rating: 4.6363635 / 5 from 66 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The MACV-2 Safety Boot offers excellent build quality and a great fit, providing comfort and durability for demanding work environments. Customers appreciate its true-to-size fit and high-standard construction, making it suitable for various professions.
"Comfortable, solid quality material and great traction." — Noah
"Top grade materials very comfortable and excellent ankle support" — Rene M.
Reviews
"Love these boots! They are almost broken in when you first get them. I've been wearingthem for a week and they are great. I have a small hotspot on the top of my left foot where the tongue and top of the boot meet, but my foot anatomy is more likely the culprit. I will advise further when i get some actual mileage on them."
— Justin (5/5)
Okay work boot
"They're okay. Boots are very roomy which is a good and bad thing. Safety boots are notorious for hammer toe and this improves but does not eliminate the condition. The composite toe that it comes with is more forgiving than the metal ones I've used in the past. I've found that the more space for your foot to move inside the boot with a metal or composite toe the more likely you are to develop hammer toe. These boots have that same problem. The heel doesn't lock into the back because there is too much room for the foot to move and that causes blisters as well. I had to add a set of insoles over the ones that already come with the boot to fill that empty space and make the boot a tight fit for my foot. But adding this has made my foot push up against the top of the composite toe. I bought these boots thinking they would be faster to put on than my traditional ones but the zippers sometimes get stuck close to the top and I have to shuffle the tongue so that they will zip up the entire length. Effectively they may be just as slow as my boots with laces, I don't know I haven't timed it yet. I will be keeping these boots but I probably won't be buying them in the future."
— Armando (3/5)
Great Product
"Fast shipping and friendly staff. Have bought multiple pairs of boots from GoRuck. Most comfortable boot I have tried on the market."
— John C. (4/5)
"Was notified my size was available. However only 1 pair at the time. I love my WWII non safety toes version and was happy to purchase these for my work boots. Wish availability was better. I was in the market 6 month ago and went with a pair I settled on because my size was not available. Non GoRuck. Hope they grow the market so I can get replacements easier."
— Eric (5/5)
"These boots are absolutely amazing! Been wearing many different types of workboots the last 30 years in the oilfield and these are by far the most comfortable convenient boots ever. Will definitely be my go to from now on."
— Gabriel (5/5)
Great boot
"After 5 plus years as a detective, in 2025 I went back to wearing a uniform. A year later in 2026, I am still wearing these boots. They have a wide toe box, which is great for comfort. The boots are polishable so they can meet uniform expectations. The only downside: after a year of usage, the tread has worn down. Overall, this is a great boot for comfort. I’ve been an officer for 14 years and have worn multiple boots. These are my favorite. I definitely recommend the boot."
— Maximilian N. (5/5)
Great for duty
"Amazing cop boot"
— Edward (5/5)
Fearless footware ready for anything
"These boots are extremely comfortable and lightweight yet rugged enough to handle anything without dragging you down. . I don’t get exhausted or sore I just keep on going because my boots do. ."
— Alan A. (5/5)
they have cornered hiking comfort design
"i am very impressed how comfortable. the zip is so easy which i need high top ankle support. and composite toe for mri compatible."
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