Palladium Men's Pampa Hi Boot

These aren't heavy duty use boots, but are good for everyday casual stuff. They are lightweight, look good and are wide enough so that my toes aren't being squeezed all day. Kind of like sturdier, wider converse sneakers. I'm usually pretty against buying shoes online, but I'm happy with these.

I like these boots so much I bought four pairs in different colors. They are great for everyday wear. If you like Converse hi- top shoes you will love the Pampa Hi boots from Palladium. They are like hi-top sneakers (trainers), but even more comfortable with a thicker yet somehow more flexible sole. They fit true to size and are honestly some of the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. I haven’t worn them on long hikes or in rough terrain so I can’t really evaluate their suitability for hard use but they are solidly constructed and would probably be fine for the type of hiking most people actually do. They are not waterproof if that’s important to you but they are great for daily all day wear and let’s face it, they just look really good. I purchased one pair because I liked the way they looked and three more shortly thereafter because I love the way they feel. Just my opinion but I love them. I highly recommend the Pampa Hi boots.

Size, color, and quality are all just as described. I'm pleased.

Lightweight like being in sockfeet, waterproof so far to me, super comfy not stiff out of the box at all. Ill be buying more.

I bought these boots to replace my 3 layer hot weather combat boots that have been with me for about 3 years after numerous resolings, as they raised eyebrows more than I would like, and don't exactly work stylistically with shorts. Therefore this review will be in direct comparison to these boots.Fit:I listened to the advice of those that advised ordering a half size larger than what you normally. I wear 9.5w (wide) in the 3LC boots, and 10 in sneakers, so I ordered 10.5, and I'm very glad I did. Other reviewers were not kidding when they said these shoes run narrow, even in the 10.5 I can definitely feel some pressure on the inward side of my right foot, the left is fine. Though since it's canvas I expect this to go away. The toe area is slightly long, but not uncomfortable.Construction:On to the boot itself. It is amazingly well constructed, with very thick sturdy canvas, unlike the paper thin canvas used in converse. They are double stiched in a majority of areas. There is no flash rubber except at the toe cap, which is a very neat line. The boots are not sole heavy, and are very well balanced. Weight wise, both pairs aren't even as heavy as ONE of the Hot weather combat boots. The only thing I might be worried about would be the laces, as they felt a bit weak(can replace with paracord if they break), and the REMOVABLE insole, which felt somewhat cheap, as it's just thin foam. The rubber also seems a bit soft, flexible, but cushiony. OF NOTE, the tongue ISN'T gusseted, which means it's not connected to the sides of where the lace holes are. This is important as it means debris can enter the boot. It also means it's pointless to wax this boot as water will still find it's way in through gap in tongue. I would not recommend waxing a canvas boot like this anyway, as you're likely going to use this in a hot environment , and it's better to let the boot breathe and evaporate the moisture. It's also short so water gets over the top easy anyway.Use details:Afterwards I took it for a 3.2 mile walk around the area. I am surprised yet again. I personally have plantar fasciitis, and I find it hard pressed to find any type of footwear out of the box that doesn't inflame it and cause me pain. Yet even with the stock thin insole, I didn't have any pain whilst walking. This is spectacular for a seemingly flat footed shoe. Cushion was great, but could still feel the road a bit, but not anything that would cause discomfort and pain. The rubber sole was very grippy, almost like a suction cup at times. The soft rubber also held up very well, as even the small asterisk like design on the soles which I expected to disintegrate quickly still remained very intact afterwards. Also great ankle support for a canvas boot. Don't hesitate taking this out for a day or 3 day hike, should hold up.TL; DR Boot feels good if you order half size up and looks good, doesn't make people ask you questions you may not want them to and will probably hold up to what you throw at it in your hardcore trip to school or restaurant. DON'T WAX, you're wasting your time. Let it breathe in and out. Don't use in winter, that's stupid. French Foreign Legion liked this, so should you.September 2015 update: The pattern on the tread is completely worn down but the rubber is holding well and many many more miles have been put into the boots on both pavement and trail. Because the pattern is worn down the boot is very unreliable on wet or oiled surface, I have slipped many a time just walking on metal grating, or basement cellar doors. The canvas at the edges also turns slightly orange in the rain, but normalizes once dry. Just so you are aware folks

I got my first pair of Palladiums when I was on active duty.Having worn (and worn out) dozens of brands and styles, I can say definitively that most of the tactical footwear out there is bulky, badly designed for wear (probably due to designers trying to make them look "indestructible" with huge stitching and webbing) and they were super tough on feet and knees. This was especially apparent when I was standing or travelling on foot while doing 12+ hour shifts or deployments.One day, a visitor came to the base where I was working wearing a pair of Palladiums. I asked about them because they looked like the old, cheap canvas "Israeli commando boots" I used to see in surplus catalogs, but these were nowhere near as cheaply made. The visitor knew a little about the brand, advised me that Palladiums had indeed made boots at some past time for the IDF, but that they currently sold boots as a fashion brand. The key takeaway was that the visitor swore on them as the most comfortable footwear they ever owned. I decided to try some out and managed to find some that passed within our uniform requirements.Short end to a long story: I now *live* in these. High top, baggy, pampa, doesn't matter. Every pair of about 7 or 8 I have bought since then has fit superbly, are light weight, and has held up to plenty of punishment for at least 2-3 years. Usually I replace them for cosmetic reasons rather than because they were genuinely worn out.They look great, meander the line between tactical and streetwear well enough that it's no problem to put them with either a uniform or any casual outfit. I sometimes even have strangers compliment them or ask about them, which is not a usual thing with boots.If I have on critique, I just wish Palladium could get their act together with the supply. These things are onky sold in a few places and they are constantly running out of most sizes and colors. I generally have to hunt for a few weeks until what I wanted is refreshed in a tiny run or in a slightly different style.TLDR: These *are* the boots you are looking for.

Fits little a little big but it's perfect

I have just bought my second pair of these. I still have the first pair and have worn them pretty much daily for nearly three years. I wore my first pair on trips through Africa, the M.E. and Asia. Hiked up the Pen-y-fan with them and wore them everyday at a ranch where I worked in Canada's Rocky Mountains. I love the canvas...it breathes well and dries fast if wet. The rubber sole has hardly worn down despite the miles I have put on my first pair. As long as they keep making these I will keep buying them. If there was any negative, do not put them in the wash if they get dirty as the colour fades quite quickly with just one washing. My first pair are more off-white now than khaki. But would highly recommend these boots.

Comfortable to wear especially in hot weather due to breathable canvas upper but suitable for rough ground as well due to deep lugs on sole which grip pretty well. I wore these walking in hills and around coast of Ibiza in 20C + weather and found they were suitable for that although the light material means there isn't so much support, and if you have narrower feet they may move around in them a little - sizing is good though (I take, and bought, a 10 1/2 UK) and doesn't pinch my toes. Beige colour is light, almost cream coloured really.

As a sufferer of shin splints and problematic knees it has been difficult for me to find footwear that is both stylish and comfortable. Converse, Vans, Chelsea boots and Doc Martens have aggravated this condition. I have a comfortable pair of walking trainers but they don't exactly go well with smarter clothes or for work.I searched amazon for boots and Palladium boots popped up. I then found these Pampa Hi boots and read the reviews with some excitement but they seemed a little too good to be true to be honest. The photos looked great so I decided to risk it and ordered them. Within a few days they arrived and I convinced myself as I opened the package that they would either be uncomfortable or an eye sore.I was immediately pleased and relieved by their appearance. I tried them on and within minutes my doubts and apprehensions disappeared. After a day of wearing them I was delighted. And further on they are everything I've been looking for and well worth the money. If only I had found these two years ago I'd have saved my self from wasting money on Doc Martens and converse I can't wear as well as the discomfort and aggravation these shoes caused my shins and knees.I will certainly be looking to Palladium for any future footwear needs. No wonder the French Foreign Legion adopted a Palladium boot for their footwear. Great quality, comfortable, practical and good looking. For me the perfect footwear.

My second pair of palladium boots, the first pair being the best pair of lightweight all purpose boots I've ever had and are still going strong. Got these to complement them as a lighter weight summer pair. Again fit was perfect [ a bonus for people like me with wide feet] and these are proving as comfortable as my first pair. Build quality is very good, they look good but are rugged and can take a fair amount of punishment. Don't think I'll look much beyond palladium when I next need another pair of shoes.

Indigo canvas fine but all the rubber is black not as shown in the image hence 3 stars onlyKeeping them because they were good value priced