--- product_id: 34675675 title: "Men's High Shine Duty Work Shoe" brand: "bates" price: "£107.23" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Bates" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/34675675-mens-high-shine-duty-work-shoe store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Lightweight slip-resistant outsole Breathable Dri-Lex lining Durable high gloss leather upper Men's High Shine Duty Work Shoe **Brand:** bates **Price:** £107.23 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 👞 Step up your duty game with shine and comfort that commands respect! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Men's High Shine Duty Work Shoe by bates - **How much does it cost?** £107.23 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/34675675-mens-high-shine-duty-work-shoe) ## Best For - bates enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bates brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Customizable Fit:** Removable cushioned insert and direct attach construction ensure a tailored, secure fit. - • **Effortless Breathability:** Dri-Lex lining keeps feet cool and dry, perfect for demanding workdays. - • **Slip-Resistant Confidence:** Lightweight outsole engineered for superior traction on any surface. - • **All-Day Comfort Cushioning:** DuraShocks technology absorbs impact for fatigue-free wear during long shifts. - • **Polished Professional Look:** High gloss leather upper delivers a sleek, commanding presence without the over-shine. ## Overview The Bates Men's High Shine Duty Work Shoe combines military-grade durability with modern comfort innovations like DuraShocks cushioning and breathable Dri-Lex lining. Its high gloss leather upper offers a professional, polished look while the lightweight slip-resistant outsole ensures safety and agility. Designed for security and uniformed professionals, this shoe balances style, function, and all-day wearability. ## Description Bates High Gloss Duty Oxford featured an easy to clean high gloss upper and mesh lining for added breathability. Unique to this style is extra lightweight slip resistant outsole. Founded in 1885 as a dress shoe manufacturer, today Bates Footwear is dedicated to the development and manufacturing of uniform footwear for all branches of the military and civilian police forces. In 2003, the company joined the billion-dollar footwear giant, Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. and is headquartered in Rockford, Michigan. Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is one of the world’s leading marketers of branded casual, active lifestyle, work, outdoor sport and uniform footwear. The company’s portfolio of highly recognized brands includes: Bates, Chaco, Cushe, Hush Puppies, HYTEST, Merrell, Sebago and Wolverine. The company is also the exclusive footwear licensee of popular brands including Cat Footwear, Harley-Davidson Footwear, and Patagonia Footwear. The company’s products are carried by leading retailers in the U.S. and globally in 190 countries or territories. Review: Best bang for the buck after hours of comparison. Built, finish and looks are great! - I love it! Great shoe. I do security and upgraded from some overused flat Oxfords (I weight 220, Im 5'10). The finish is not too shiny, not too little (I hate glossy shoes), I would describe it as normal new leather, or whatever it is made out of. I wore them for a week before I had to apply shoes polish. They look good after I walked on them for several times (very little walking) but many hours wearing them. My biggest fear was a nasty ugly wrinkle, crease or cuts in the material where your shoe naturally bends (where your toes meet your feet)... that was NOT the case, the crease created by walking looked great and normal for a high quality shoe. Very good quality material and built. I must stress, the laces. If you tie them A BIT TO TIGHT... the shoe will fell insanely uncomfortable. Im a 10.5 US and ordered the same size, fit perfect, When they are new, the material around you ankle feels a bit tight (reviews warned me of this) but through regular use and wear it went away in about a week. The shoe gave me a inch or two in height, and running or fighting in them CAN result in your ankle bending/breaking. I feel this is not a shoe you would want for aggressive arrests or fights. I do lobby security, and fits my role perfectly. I MUST STRESS THIS. After wearing this shoe, I developed toe nail fungus... (they provide an moisture pad of some sort) and I seriously think it was because this shoe. My mistake... after my shift, I would put the shoe away inside the original box and re-stuff them with the paper to fill up the toe box area. I suspect fungus grew and thus my toe nails turned yellow brittle and ugly. I blame it on myself, but beware... those shows can harbor nasty germs if you don't let then vent afterwards... I learned the hard way. In all fairness, any shoe would do that. My conclusion, this was an excellent buy and would probably buy again! Review: Apparently sized according to safety toe and maybe be one size larger! Likely order the next size smaller for your shoe size. - Although these shoes are not advertised as having a safety composite toe, I can see some characteristics of this shoe having some sort of minimal safety composite toe. As such, shoe sizing likely will be considered according to the following: Adult Men's and Women's Shoe Size Conversion Table https://niceshoes.ca/sizes?q=sizes&nojs=true "... If they have a steel toecap, they will almost always be one size larger than a conventional fit. So for example, if you take a size 9 boot usually, you’ll need a size 8. This isn’t always the case, but it’s true for around 95% of customers, and is only likely to be different if you have a very broad foot AND a very high instep!" I am a size 8.5-9 on my large foot, and size 8.5 on my small foot. For me, these shoes were at least one size over-sized for use in hot to mildly cold weather. (ie. Light dress socks) Typically, I'll step into a 7.5-8 size boot, size 8 dress shoe, and a size 8.5 for sneakers/tennis shoes. (Absolutely no smaller in sneakers/tennis shoes, as my large foot big toe will easily protrude through the fine clothe.) In brief, I had to order a size 7 for these shoes. PROS 1) Good standard dress oxford shoe. 2) I love the soles, as they provide good cushion as well as good traction! 3) Does not requiring constant care. (These shoes seem to have a vinyl coated leather? You'll apparently see vinyl coated leather used for leather vehicle seats.) CONS 1) Although apparently properly sized now at a size 7M and I do not think I require a size 7 wide, they're still a little uncomfortable for continuous walking. In other words, they're not like jogging or running shoes. Updated several weeks later, these shoes are more comfortable now after inserting a very cheap inner sole below the original sole. Also, just using Lexol and wearing regular cotton socks for the past weeks has also seemed to help break these shoes in... or my feet. Likely just the sole needs to break in just right for parts of the foot to not rub against parts of the upper shoe? 2) A pair of Allen Edmonds shoes may still be more comfortable? TIP: If these are vinyl coated leather shoes, from my research on the Internet, they still need leather cleaner, leather conditioner and shoe polish/wax. People have stated the conditioner will eventually absorb, as vinyl coated leather is still somewhat porous. TIP: The composite toe and heal can be further broken in by manually creasing the material with your hands. ## Features - Bates DuraShocks absorbing comfort technolgy - Breathable Dri-Lex lining - Cushioned removable insert - Direct attach construction - Durable high gloss leather upper ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00814TW7O | | Best Sellers Rank | #357,670 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ( See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ) #583 in Men's Oxfords | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (281) | | Date First Available | October 15, 2008 | | Department | mens | | Item model number | UNIFORM HI SHINE OXFORD-M | | Manufacturer | Bates Tactical Footwear | | Package Dimensions | 12 x 8 x 4 inches; 4.21 Pounds | ## Images ![Men's High Shine Duty Work Shoe - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LjGXDyihL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best bang for the buck after hours of comparison. Built, finish and looks are great! *by J***R on December 11, 2015* I love it! Great shoe. I do security and upgraded from some overused flat Oxfords (I weight 220, Im 5'10). The finish is not too shiny, not too little (I hate glossy shoes), I would describe it as normal new leather, or whatever it is made out of. I wore them for a week before I had to apply shoes polish. They look good after I walked on them for several times (very little walking) but many hours wearing them. My biggest fear was a nasty ugly wrinkle, crease or cuts in the material where your shoe naturally bends (where your toes meet your feet)... that was NOT the case, the crease created by walking looked great and normal for a high quality shoe. Very good quality material and built. I must stress, the laces. If you tie them A BIT TO TIGHT... the shoe will fell insanely uncomfortable. Im a 10.5 US and ordered the same size, fit perfect, When they are new, the material around you ankle feels a bit tight (reviews warned me of this) but through regular use and wear it went away in about a week. The shoe gave me a inch or two in height, and running or fighting in them CAN result in your ankle bending/breaking. I feel this is not a shoe you would want for aggressive arrests or fights. I do lobby security, and fits my role perfectly. I MUST STRESS THIS. After wearing this shoe, I developed toe nail fungus... (they provide an moisture pad of some sort) and I seriously think it was because this shoe. My mistake... after my shift, I would put the shoe away inside the original box and re-stuff them with the paper to fill up the toe box area. I suspect fungus grew and thus my toe nails turned yellow brittle and ugly. I blame it on myself, but beware... those shows can harbor nasty germs if you don't let then vent afterwards... I learned the hard way. In all fairness, any shoe would do that. My conclusion, this was an excellent buy and would probably buy again! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Apparently sized according to safety toe and maybe be one size larger! Likely order the next size smaller for your shoe size. *by R***R on August 14, 2015* Although these shoes are not advertised as having a safety composite toe, I can see some characteristics of this shoe having some sort of minimal safety composite toe. As such, shoe sizing likely will be considered according to the following: Adult Men's and Women's Shoe Size Conversion Table https://niceshoes.ca/sizes?q=sizes&nojs=true "... If they have a steel toecap, they will almost always be one size larger than a conventional fit. So for example, if you take a size 9 boot usually, you’ll need a size 8. This isn’t always the case, but it’s true for around 95% of customers, and is only likely to be different if you have a very broad foot AND a very high instep!" I am a size 8.5-9 on my large foot, and size 8.5 on my small foot. For me, these shoes were at least one size over-sized for use in hot to mildly cold weather. (ie. Light dress socks) Typically, I'll step into a 7.5-8 size boot, size 8 dress shoe, and a size 8.5 for sneakers/tennis shoes. (Absolutely no smaller in sneakers/tennis shoes, as my large foot big toe will easily protrude through the fine clothe.) In brief, I had to order a size 7 for these shoes. PROS 1) Good standard dress oxford shoe. 2) I love the soles, as they provide good cushion as well as good traction! 3) Does not requiring constant care. (These shoes seem to have a vinyl coated leather? You'll apparently see vinyl coated leather used for leather vehicle seats.) CONS 1) Although apparently properly sized now at a size 7M and I do not think I require a size 7 wide, they're still a little uncomfortable for continuous walking. In other words, they're not like jogging or running shoes. Updated several weeks later, these shoes are more comfortable now after inserting a very cheap inner sole below the original sole. Also, just using Lexol and wearing regular cotton socks for the past weeks has also seemed to help break these shoes in... or my feet. Likely just the sole needs to break in just right for parts of the foot to not rub against parts of the upper shoe? 2) A pair of Allen Edmonds shoes may still be more comfortable? TIP: If these are vinyl coated leather shoes, from my research on the Internet, they still need leather cleaner, leather conditioner and shoe polish/wax. People have stated the conditioner will eventually absorb, as vinyl coated leather is still somewhat porous. TIP: The composite toe and heal can be further broken in by manually creasing the material with your hands. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good shoe but be sure of your width. *by U***4 on February 7, 2016* The shoes overall are comfortable and give good support however they appear to run narrow. I have never purchased wide shoes in my life. Everything I buy whether shoes, sneakers, boots etc have always been the standard D width. When I got these the size was fine in terms of length however they were very tight just behind the toes. I did do some research online and one site I found did say that for my size I should technically buy an E width. This has never been necessary with other shoes I have purchased but with these I think it definitely would have help. In any event I have continued to wear them and they do appear to be breaking in and loosening up slightly but I would recommend getting double checked for width prior to ordering these or be prepared to send them back for a wide. The look of the shoe is very professional and clean. Other than the tightness I am happy with the purchase. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/34675675-mens-high-shine-duty-work-shoe](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/34675675-mens-high-shine-duty-work-shoe) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*