Rocky AlphaForce Zipper Composite Toe Public Service Boot

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Size Chart
US DUTY BOOT
Brand SizeUS SizeEU SizeUK SizeHeel to toe
221
333628.3
3.53.536.52.58.5
443738.7
4.54.537.53.58.9
553849.1
5.55.538.54.59.2
663959.4
6.56.539.55.59.7
774069.8
7.57.540.56.510
8841710.2
8.58.541.57.510.4
9942810.6
9.59.542.58.510.8
101043911
10.510.543.59.511.2
1111441011.4
11.511.544.510.511.6
1212451111.8
US EXTENDED SIZES DUTY BOOT
Brand SizeUS SizeEU SizeUK SizeHeel to toe (in)
12.512.545.511.512
1313461212.2
1414471312.6
1515481413
16161513.4
17171613.8
18181714.2

Product details

Fabric type
100% Leather and Textile
Origin
Imported
Sole material
Rubber
Shaft height
8 Inches

About this item

  • Guaranteed Rocky Waterproof construction
  • Oil- and slip-resistant, non-marking RigiTrac . EVA/rubber outsole
  • Airport footbed provides support and cushioning
  • Rubber Outsole is Non-Marking
  • 8 Inches in height
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About Us

RUGGED INNOVATION SINCE 1932

Brothers William (Bill) and F.M (Mike) Brooks took a leap of faith during the Great Depression to start a shoe factory in Southeastern Ohio. From humble beginnings as the William Brooks Shoe in 1932, we are now in quality Outdoor, Work, Western, and Military footwear, but we still call Ohio home. Innovation, Quality, and Durability. Our footwear is proudly designed in Nelsonville, Ohio with waterproof, outsole, safety toes, and lightweight comfort technologies to offer reliable footwear built to take you anywhere.

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Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 4 x 12 inches; 1.67 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ FQ0006173
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 7, 2013
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ ROCKY
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ED8QZRW
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 647 ratings

Product Description

Durability, safety, and comfort... all of these factors were considered when Rocky constructed AlphaForce Zipper Composite Toe Duty Boots. To create a durably tough exterior, Rocky used full-grain leather and 1000 denier nylon (superior strength). A side zipper allows you to easily get these boots on and off. It's covered with a VELCRO; strap. While you're on duty, Alpha Force boots keep your feet safe. They have a composite toe that meets ASTM standards for impact and compression. The boots also meet ASTM F2413-11 Electrical Hazard standards. Although these Alpha Force duty boots have a tough exterior, the Air-Port cushion footbed supports and cushions your feet each time you take a step. It also circulates air within these boots. The RigiTrac outsole won't leave marks, and its slip-resistance helps you keep your balance while on duty. With all of these great features, this Rocky Alpha Force is the right duty boot for you!

Whether you're planning a serious wilderness expedition or a hike around town, Rocky is the source for performance footwear. Rocky offers a wide selection of hunting boots, high quality work shoes, and rugged casual shoes. Materials including Gore-Tex, Polartec, and Thinsulate offer waterproofing and insulation. Hiking through the woods, at work, or sitting in your tree stand Rocky boots are perfect for your lifestyle activities. Rocky boots are built for hunters, hikers, and the working men and women so you know you can count on them to get the job done.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Factory laces are substandard, and frankly, cheap. The side zippers are next to useless unless you've no ankle bones to speak of. You cannot have the boots securely fitted using the zippers alone. You WILL HAVE TO TIE THE LACES each time, rendering what is a much needed boot function useless. If you need the quick on/off like many of us do, this is not the boot for you. That being said, they are sturdy, break in quickly, and despite an aggressive tread, allow quiet movement. The factory insoles are surprisingly comfortable, supportive, and don't slide all over the inside of the boot. If the zipper and laces are fixed in design, this would be a top tier assault boot.UPDATE. I maintain my gear. The photos show that. Had these about a year, and the tops have already separated, as you can see. These boots are crap, and I'm disgusted with Rocky for turning out something that didn't last any time at all. I didn't even put these through the wringer and they're falling apart! BUY ANOTHER BRAND!!!
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Top reviews from the United States

Kimberly Ann Steinburg
5.0 out of 5 stars Happy hubby
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024
Size: 12 WideColor: BlackVerified Purchase
These were exactly how I remembered them ,great quality ,comfortable, easy to take off, the price has been the only thing that change
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Marco
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Boots, with amazing soles...
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023
Size: 10.5Color: BlackVerified Purchase
1 year ago yesterday I bought these boots $91 good price compared to todays $120 which is starting to be in the Georgia boot, Chippewa, and Timberland Pro brand pricing.

I am a Heavy Industrial Mechanic I work on Forklifts, so having the heel is very important climbing up masts and maintaining position to replace chains and hoses, etc...

They have been very comfy, nice squishy sole, I have dropped Diesel, Gasoline, Battery acid, Welding slag and Hydraulic oil on them and still they are in decent condition.

What surprised me most was with my more expensive boots having vibram soles I would slide and slip on water around the shop, these however gripped the floor wet NP!

Conclusion, these are fantastic boots, but they need to get that price back to under $100!
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Marco
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Boots, with amazing soles...
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023
1 year ago yesterday I bought these boots $91 good price compared to todays $120 which is starting to be in the Georgia boot, Chippewa, and Timberland Pro brand pricing.

I am a Heavy Industrial Mechanic I work on Forklifts, so having the heel is very important climbing up masts and maintaining position to replace chains and hoses, etc...

They have been very comfy, nice squishy sole, I have dropped Diesel, Gasoline, Battery acid, Welding slag and Hydraulic oil on them and still they are in decent condition.

What surprised me most was with my more expensive boots having vibram soles I would slide and slip on water around the shop, these however gripped the floor wet NP!

Conclusion, these are fantastic boots, but they need to get that price back to under $100!
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Ben Bong
4.0 out of 5 stars Comfortable
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
Size: 13 WideColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Needs longer laces and/or a speed lace system, considering I have to untie & unzip thse boots to take them off or put them on.
They fit my feet as well as any other Rocky boots I've owned...and, there's a reason I keep buying Rocky boots, just sayin'...
As long as the zipper doesn't blow out on me, I will probably get another pair of these once I've worn them out.
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Peter Dragula
5.0 out of 5 stars Great boot!
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2024
Size: 10.5Color: BlackVerified Purchase
I read the reviews and was on the fence because there were both good and bad reviews, but I am very happy with these boots. I work as a marine tech and need sturdy boots. These feel great and I love the zipper on the side. I may buy a second pair just to have a back up.
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Sid Bell
5.0 out of 5 stars A great pair of winter boots!
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2024
Size: 11.5 WideColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Having a big foot and wide (XXXX) is a pain to find a boot that is snug and being comfortable with heavy socks. If you're looking for both.... then here, ya go! love these boots! Oh, and side zip down is a great idea for getting out of em without having to spend forever unlacing then.
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JCTBean
1.0 out of 5 stars Want waterproof? Don't buy these.
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024
Size: 12Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Loose and mildly uncomfortable during break-in but when I had to step in deep water, my feet were completely soaked, starting at the sole. Worn these for years but jumping ship to Wolverine now.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Ripped apart after about 8 months
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2019
Size: 11Color: BlackVerified Purchase
I loved the boots, they fit well, protect the toes, are functional, non slip (even pretty good on MN ice), and look nice.
My only complaint is with the quality and the breathe-ablity; these boots do no breathe at all. Your feet are going to sweat, but with the side zipper it's manageable.

I wear my boots about 12 hours a day 6 days a week; about half the day is sitting at a desk the other half is construction or technician type work, they don't slip to bad on oil spills and I've been able to use them as a hammer when needed (or at least kick some 2by4s into place). The outside of the boots have held up reasonably well, the front where I used the toe as a drywall jack are a bit torn but haven't gotten through to the composite toe, just slight cosmetic.

The problem is the left boot's zipper and ankle. The zipper seemed stiff when I first got it and over time has degraded, the only way I can get it to zip is used two hands, one to pull back the inner rubber of the boot lining and other to pull up the zipper, it looks like the rubber was mis-cut and is getting ripped and shredded by the zipper. I can live with this, but it is annoying to spend 5 minutes getting the zipper up on my boot.

The biggest issues which is new (and the reason for this review) is the back ankle. The back of my heal rubs against the back and in just a few months it's ripped away the padding. It's still attached above the heel so I can lift it up and out, and back in, but now my heel rubs and is bleeding by the end of the week. This is only on the left boot however, which makes me think maybe it's a quality control issue as my right boot (which I am admittedly harder on) is fine.

Other minor problems is the back of both boots have a slight foam type coating around them which is starting to peel off, mostly from me kicking my boots off instead of totally unlacing them and pulling them off with my hands, hard to fault them to heavily for that.

The shoe laces also suck. First one snapped after 3 months, next one lasted about 6 total; I replaced with some Kevlar shoe laces which have held up on the right perfectly, but again on the left is fraying, I found the left eyelet had a sharp edge that was cutting it, I filed it down with a drill bit and hammer chisel and I haven't seen the fraying continue since.

For perspective, I expect my boots to last at LEAST 2+ years, I wore desert storm combat boots (the original, not the new zipper ones) for 7 years before finally retiring them for these when they literally fell apart on me (back ankle broke through, bottom of the right boot came off multiple times, and my heels had worn through to the plastic bottom of the boot, no padding left at all, as well as 2 pairs of para cord shoe laces). I am not particularly gentle on my boots, but I expected about 2 years from these, probably have to replace yearly if you use them regularly, which the price is a bit steep for that.

My recommendation after reading other reviews would be if there is anything wrong with either boot, return it immediately and get a new pair, seems the zipper problem is somewhat common of a quality control issue, had I known I would have returned them the day I got them for a pair that didn't have any issues to start with, then maybe I'd get 18 months out of them.
3 people found this helpful
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HiTekRedneck
5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal Boots
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2023
Size: 11Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Boots are phenomenal. Reviewing as I retire my Alphas at 3yrs on concrete, scaffolds, mezzanine, catwalks, stooping, crawling, etc while performing industrial maintenance. On a good day it's not uncommon to walk 8 to 19 miles in a 20hr shift. The Alphas are super light weight, affordable, the zipper is heavy duty and convenient, they're extremely comfortable, and durable. They are warm but I've never owned Rockies that weren't. My Alphas gave out at the fabric on the outside of the boot. Leather and soles are still in good shape and I've never had any issues with water intrusion and I work daily with irrigation pumps. You can't go wrong with Rockies!
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Top reviews from other countries

chris haines
5.0 out of 5 stars Rocky's that says it all doesn't it.
Reviewed in Canada on June 20, 2019
Size: 10Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Super comfortable. Excellent workmanship. Shipped quickly. I will order Rocky boots again no question.
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Greg
5.0 out of 5 stars Great boot
Reviewed in Canada on December 26, 2018
Size: 13Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Little narrow but after a week they stretched out.
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Chad
4.0 out of 5 stars Good quality boot for the price.
Reviewed in Canada on February 2, 2021
Size: 9Color: BlackVerified Purchase
The boot fits uncomfortably tight at the heel for the first 6-7 days of wearing it. Once it loses up it becomes a very comfortable boot. The zipper is high quality, but I did have to change the laces after about 3 months of use.

As of now they have last 7 months and foresee them lasting another years easily.
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Lanny Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars Great shoe at a fantastic price.
Reviewed in Canada on September 3, 2018
Size: 13Color: BlackVerified Purchase
There were 3 pairs in my size (13D) that were going for $59....I should've bought all 3!!!! Right after I bought a pair, the price more than doubled!
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G Barry Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars New Boots
Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2017
Size: 11.5Color: BlackVerified Purchase
I ordered a 1/2 size larger than I usually wear and the fit was great. The soles conform to my feet making for a comfortable walking boot. Great traction in the recent snow and ice here and very warm for my feet but my feet do not sweat in the boots. I like the side zipper for easy on and off!
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