{"product_id":"bates-rush-2-tall-side-zip-mens-tactical-boot-coyote-e02278","title":"Bates Rush 2 Tall Side Zip Men's Tactical Boot - Coyote - E02278","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBates Rush 2 Tall Side Zip Men's Tactical Boot - Coyote — E02278\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-description-short\"\u003eThe Bates Rush 2 Tall Side Zip is a running-shoe-fast tactical boot at full duty height — a breathable mesh upper, an energy-returning CMEVA midsole, a grippy directional-lug outsole, and an interior side zipper so the taller shaft goes on and off in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-description-long\"\u003eA breathable sandwich-mesh upper with hot-melt TPU leather overlays and an interior side zipper, a moisture-wicking lining, a removable full-cushion PU footbed, an energy-returning lightweight CMEVA midsole, a rubber outsole with directional lugs for quick lateral movement, and lightweight cement construction — a soft-toe boot with no safety rating, about 1.04 lbs per boot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features of the Bates Rush 2 Tall Side Zip E02278\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior side zipper for fast on and off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreathable sandwich mesh upper keeps feet cool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot melt TPU leather overlays provide lightweight structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture-wicking lining keeps feet dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable full cushion PU footbed molds to your foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnergy returning lightweight CMEVA midsole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber outsole with directional lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight cement construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft toe, about 1.04 lbs per boot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDuty Height, Zip-In Speed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tall shaft gives the ankle coverage and support that uniform policy and rough ground demand, and the interior side zipper means you lace it once for fit and zip it every shift after — no wrestling a tall boot on at 5 a.m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCool and Grippy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSandwich mesh moves air through the upper on hot shifts, the wicking lining pulls sweat off the foot, directional lugs on the rubber outsole bite on quick cuts and stops, and the whole boot weighs about a pound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the Bates E02278?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA breathable, side-zip, sub-1.1-pound tall tactical boot — the pick for police, security, EMS, and military-style duty where a taller shaft is required and speed matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimilar Styles to Consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bates-rush-2-tall-side-zip-mens-tactical-boot-black-e02248\"\u003eRush 2 Tall Side Zip Men's Tactical Boot - Black - E02248\u003c\/a\u003e – the Rush 2 in another color or in the shorter Mid height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bates-rush-2-mid-mens-tactical-boot-black-e02296\"\u003eRush 2 Mid Men's Tactical Boot - Black - E02296\u003c\/a\u003e – the Rush 2 in another color or in the shorter Mid height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bates-rush-2-mid-mens-tactical-boot-coyote-e02277\"\u003eRush 2 Mid Men's Tactical Boot - Coyote - E02277\u003c\/a\u003e – the Rush 2 in another color or in the shorter Mid height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop more:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tactical-military\"\u003eTactical Boots\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/police-boots\"\u003ePolice Boots\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/soft-toe\"\u003eSoft-Toe Work Boots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Rush 2 Tall E02278 have a safety toe or ASTM rating?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a soft-toe boot with no ASTM F2413 safety rating; its protection is slip resistance and ankle support, not impact protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Rush 2 Tall Side Zip fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt fits like an athletic shoe and runs true to size — order the size you wear in running shoes. Set the laces once and use the side zipper daily; the footbed is removable if you run your own insole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Rush 2 Tall waterproof?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a breathable mesh boot built for hot weather, not a waterproof boot; it dries fast but has no membrane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does the E02278 weigh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1.04 lbs per boot — among the lightest tall tactical boots made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the Rush 2 Tall and the Rush 2 Mid?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame mesh upper, CMEVA midsole, and directional-lug outsole. The Tall (E02248 Black, E02278 Coyote) adds a taller shaft and an interior side zipper; the Mid (E02296 Black, E02277 Coyote) is the lower, lace-only version. Both are soft toe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean the Rush 2 Tall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnock off dirt, scrub the mesh with mild soap and a soft brush, rinse, and air-dry away from heat. 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