I've never seen the Adidas boots, let alone tried them, but I can't believe they are better than the boots put out by Original Swat.
On a tip from this board, I bought a pair of the OS 8" zipperside boots and I simply cannot believe the steal I got. I was using the Magnums, but they were junk and didn't last more than a year.
Understand that I work from an armored car and am walking/climbing all day long, usually under a load. A good boot has to be comfortable and well-built to last me any time at all. With the magnums, I saw a busted zipper in the first few months, and the padding seemed to go flat not long after. Seams were coming open and the fit was never that great.
With the Original Swat boots, I'm still wearing the pair I first bought because of this forum. That was two years ago! I know it must sound hard to believe, but aside from tread wear, my OS boots show nothing more than some minor scuffing on the toes!
When I first put these babies on in the store, the fit was unbelieveably good. I've never had a boot fit sooooo well. Then I saw the bounce in the heavy padding and knew they would be comfortable over the long day.
Two years and my boots would still be in service if the tread wasn't almost gone. Two years of constant use (I don't wear tennis/dress shoes often if at all) and they are perfectly serviceable. Two years and the zippers never failed once.
Two years have passed and I didn't hesitate to buy another pair.
