How to select the right tactical boot:

• Can you wiggle your toes? A little bit of room is good.

• Do your toes press against the front of the tactical boots when you’re on a downward incline? They shouldn’t.

• Does your heel stay in place when you walk around? It should.

• How about the width? Slightly snug, but not tight, is best.

• If you feel any “hot spots” as you walk around, they will likely only get worse and cause blisters.

• When the boot is comfortably laced, do the two rows of eyelets stay parallel to each other from your toes to your ankle? If they don’t, it can mean that you need a different width.

• If you will be using the boots on rocky terrain or trails, walk around and see if you can feel bumps and edges through the outsole. If you can, you’ll really feel them after a few miles on the trail.