Question 1

I saw somewhere that the heel to toe drop was only 2mm? Is this true? Is the toe box wider than normal to allow for toe splay? Or should i buy wide?

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Yes it is true, there is only a 2mm drop and the toe box is wider.  These were true to size and are very comfortable once you get use to the drop from wearing regular shoes.  I have loved my pair and have had them for about 6 months now.  I wear them every day and I work as a Sheriffs Deputy.  The only draw back is that with all the rain we have had lately my feet do get wet.  They are not water proof or resistant, they are a jungle boot style boot, though they do dry fast.  I just keep extra pair of socks with me when at work.  They are very quite when walking, when clearing house's I have been able to walk through homes like a "ninja" as my son says. They are very light on your feet and yet very comfortable.  You will feel each rock you step on due to the thin sole, but the lug system on the sole has been very good so far, unless you get into some really muddy stuff, which no shoe really holds up in. I would compare the toe box to the Birkenstock style toe box if you are familiar with there style shoe's.  Would I recommend this boot, YES most definitely.  If you have a problem with flat feet then no.  The support is not there, but that is not what this shoe was made for.  Hope this helps.

Question 2

How well are these with oil/slip resistant?  I work in a kitchen for work.

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Haven't bought these yet, but I had a pair of leather minimalist shoes from vivo barefoot that didn't even have much tread on the soles, and I wore them to smithareens for two years in the kitchen. I'm sure these will work great.

Question 3

I got to try on a pair, and the sole seemed rather hard - it would tap on the floor even when walking carefully. Do they get softer/quieter with wear?

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I've found that it depends on the type of floor you're walking on.  I've found them to be loud when walking on laminate flooring especially.  They're quieter on wood floors, but still a little 'tappy.'  Like Eric above says, they're actual minimalist boots and have a rugged sole with hard rubber or whatever.  So while they are a little 'tappy' just think, that's the sound of a long-lived sole.  They'll start to separate from the upper long before they wear out.

Question 4

True to size?

Accepted Answer

The size was maybe 1 or 2 sizes smaller and the shoes where not the same as an other shoe from Tactical Research that I allready have

ASIN	B00ADV50QA
ASIN	B0BC2J18W7
Best Sellers Rank	#186,052 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ( See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ) #92 in Men's Military & Tactical Boots
Boot Form Type	Combat
Boot Shaft Height	8 Inches
Brand	Belleville
Closure Type	Lace-Up
Color	Black
Customer Reviews	4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (951)
Date First Available	December 11, 2012
Department	mens
Heel Type	Block Heel
Item Type Name	Military and Tactical Boot
Item model number	TR102
Manufacturer	Belleville Shoe Mfg. Company
Manufacturer	TACTICAL RESEARCH TR
Material Fabric	Leather, Nylon
Model Name	Mini-mil Tr102 Minimalist Boot
Occasion	work
Outer Material	Leather/Nylon
Package Dimensions	12.32 x 11.54 x 4.29 inches; 2.31 Pounds
Pattern	Solid
Seasons	All
Shoe Height Map	Mid-Calf
Sole Material	Rubber
Style Name	Mini-mil Tr102 Minimalist Boot
Style Number	TR102
Toe Style	soft-toe
UPC	684541184537
Unit Count	1 Count
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
lining-description	Natural Rubber

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