Rocky Cadet 8" Black Side Zip Public Service Boot from Rocky Boots is the perfect boot for those training in service academies or transitioning from an academy to the streets. This eight-inch boot features an oil and slip resisting rubber outsole and a fiberglass shank for added stability. The heavy-duty YKK side zipper with Velcro closure provides easy on and off and the Rocky® Air-Port™ footbed provides comfort. If you are looking for a boot that will carry you from the academy to the job, the Cadet collection is for you.