I don't own any "tactical" boots per say, but I have been wearing plain, US made, size 10 1/2 wide Altima leather combat boots forever. Only boot that really fit my duck feet. No zippers, or fancy webbing. Just plain boots. The average pair last me 2 to 3 years, depending on what I do those three years. I wear them about 80% of the time. If not them, I am barefoot or wearing Tevas. The way I tear them up, a boot with cloth wouldn't last six months.