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 with some added features: a composite toe, a Dyneema puncture-resistant sole, an extra padded perforated foam upper for all-day comfort, plus a curved side zipper. They are ASTM-certified and built for those who live hard on their feet and work even harder. Tested and proven by Special Forces, firefighters, welders, and more. The MACV-2™ Safety Boot gives you all the comfort, durability, and protection you need in the harshest work environments and the high quality you’d expect from our footwear.
Features
ASTM APPROVED AND CERTIFIED The MACV-2 Safety Boot was built to help you work in any environment. We’ve put our boots to the test and they officially meet ASTM F2412 / F2413 requirements for Impact (I), Compression (C), Electrical Hazard Resistance (EH), and Puncture Resistance (PR).
COMPOSITE TOE The Safety Boot’s composite toe is built to provide you with both, impact and compression protection. It provides the same protection as a steel toe, but with additional benefits such as being lighter and not conducting heat, cold, or electricity.
DYNEEMA PUNCTURE-RESISTANT SOLE We built a Dyneema lined sole to ensure the Safety Boot is puncture-resistant, aka nail-proof.
PERFORATED FOAM PADDED UPPER The upper is constructed from Specs + Materials that improve with time, enhanced by additional padding. This will give you all-day comfort while staying lightweight, breathable, and will protect you against minor hits and scuffs.
AGGRESSIVE TRIPLE COMPOUND OUTSOLE
Each section of the triple compound rubber outsole is designed to perform a specific function. The forefoot rubber is formulated for increased grip with a deep tread specifically shaped to grab the ground while shedding mud and debris. It wraps around the toes for additional protection against rocky terrain or when doing push-ups. The midfoot is formulated from a rock climbing compound and hardened for exceptional abrasion resistance — ideal for fast roping. The heel is denser and formulated for extreme durability with an expanded heel strike area that won't break down over time or distance.
RUGGED MIDSOLE The new Safety Boot is built with the MACV-2™ midsole. The design wraps around the entire upper providing significantly more stability and maximum support. Support you need for your feet so they’re not smoked after being on your feet all day, regardless of what you’re doing. Support is foundational to the Safety Boots — great for those who demand a lot of their feet. The relationship between the EVA midsole and the rubber outsole matters greatly to the performance of the boot.
NO BREAK-IN TIME They're ready when you are, right out of the box.
WIDE TOE BOX Generous forefoot area lets your toes breathe. Over time and distance during any activity including rucking or traveling, your feet will swell. This extra space reduces the friction that can occur if your feet rub against the insides of your boot.
13MM HEEL-TO-TOE DROP The ideal heel-to-toe drop for walking around and working on your feet all day. A 13mm offset reduces the strain on your achilles (and by proxy your ankle, knees, and hips) and helps to accommodate a natural gait in an unnatural world of asphalt and man-made surfaces.
PROUDLY NOT WATERPROOF If rain, sweat, or streams, get in a waterproof boot there is nowhere for it to go. They keep sand and debris out and repel moisture with every step. They expel water with old-fashioned technology that just works - with every step, you push the water out the side of the boot.
PREMIUM UPPER Specs + Materials Hard-wearing suede that only gets better with time and use. Paired with 1000D CORDURA® and 2" nylon webbing for added ankle support - debris and rain are kept out while your feet can still breathe.
ANKLE SUPPORT Suitable for airborne operations they maintain stability and support on uneven ground. Here's how this works. The 2" webbing is sewn into the heel counter. When you lace your boots up with your ankle locked into the heel, the heel counter and the 2" webbing do not pull forward - this is by design. But as you tighten them, this process locks your heel down and shifts the freedom of flex to the forefoot. Which is where it should be.
SUEDE + INJECTION MOLDED HEEL COUNTER Premium suede wraps a supportive, injection molded plastic heel counter. This combo stabilizes your heel, while the suede prevents the friction that leads to hotspots and blisters.
6MM LACES We built the Safety Boot with 6MM laces. They are the best suited for a work boot like this. They look and feel sturdy to match the durability of the boot.
DUAL-DENSITY INSERT Our custom insert uses a dual-layered compression foam system that supports your entire foot from heel to toe - including contoured arch support for all 3 of your arches- throughout your entire foot strike.
Care Instructions: Remove insert. Hose them down thoroughly and let air dry (won't take long). Do not use washer/dryer - it's easier this way. Polish for bar ops and long-term care.
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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: 4.637681 / 5 from 69 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
"Just got them. Slipped them on, so comfortable. I find myself walking around in them for no reason other than enjoying the feel of these new boots. My only curiosity is how to maintain, and preserve them so they’ll last. Very optimistic on the quality!"
— Matthew (5/5)
Comfy
"I’ve had these boots for two years and they’re still as comfortable as the first day I put them. I’m a plumber on my feet all day working 8-12 hours a day I need the best boots to support my feet and these are those! Plus puncture resistant on new construction job sites is piece of mind with sticking up nails (rattlesnakes). Just ordered my 2nd pair due to running out of tread. My first pair will be continued to be used for yard work at the house. Thank you GORUCK for putting quality first!"
— Adam (5/5)
"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)
"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)
Loved the originals. Sad to lose the curved zipper
"These are still good, but I am so sad they did away with the curved zipper. It made them more comfortable and perfect to just slip on easily and knock around in and then just pull the zippers up for action mode."
— Lara (4/5)
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)
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."
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