HAIX Black Eagle Tactical 2.0 GTX Mid Side Zip

The HAIX Black Eagle Tactical 2.0 GTX Mid Side Zip is the boot patrol officers, tactical teams, and federal LE actually wear when they have a choice. Athletic-shoe weight, side-zip access, GORE-TEX waterproofing, and a sole grippy enough to clear a slick roof or a rain-soaked deck.

Made in Europe. Same boot used across German federal police and increasingly common across U.S. SWAT and patrol commands looking to get out of leather "patrol oxfords" that fall apart at 18 months.

Why this boot

• GORE-TEX Extended liner — waterproof, breathable, and rated for hot extraction from cold water. Not the cheap "water-resistant" film that fails in six months.
• Side zipper + lace — kick on and off without unlacing. Lace stays set to your foot, zipper handles the entry.
• 018 rubber sole — aggressive lugs for off-pavement work, but slip-tested for tile floors and tactical entry on slick surfaces.
• TPU R3000 shank — torsional rigidity without the weight of a steel shank. Climb a ladder, drop off a wall, the boot stays under you.
• Sun Reflect leather upper — reflects IR/sun load. Stays measurably cooler on a hot vest day.
• Antistatic — important on electronics-heavy details and around fuel.
• 6-inch mid shaft — ankle support without the calf restriction of a tall structural boot.

Specs at a glance

• Upper: Sun Reflect Leather + textile
• Height: 6 inches (mid)
• Liner: GORE-TEX Extended
• Sole: HAIX 018
• Shank: TPU R3000
• Closure: Lace + side zipper
• Antistatic: Yes
• Country of origin: Made in Europe
• Article number: 340043

Fit notes

Runs narrow. Order one width wider than your normal athletic-shoe width. Available in Medium and Wide from US 4 to 16. Unisex sizing — women generally subtract 1.5 from a U.S. women's size to find HAIX size.

Care & warranty

Wipe-down with a damp cloth, mild soap if needed, air dry. One-year manufacturer warranty standard; HAIX's Black Eagle 2-year extended warranty available. Free return shipping on unworn boots.