ID.me lists Bates at 15% off for first responders, but Bates’s own pages don’t state a first responder program, so the rate comes from ID.me’s listing rather than from Bates. That’s worth knowing before you plan an order around it. ID.me also says that deals can change at any time based on the store, so confirm the price before you pay.
Bates makes tactical, military and security boots and shoes. Its official US page sits on Wolverine’s site under the name Bates by Wolverine, and it carries the line “They were born to have our backs. We were born to have theirs.” The page lists 53 products and lets you filter by product type (shoe, side zip, tactical), toe style (safety toe, composite toe, soft toe), waterproof construction, and use (military or tactical). If you’re buying for a duty assignment, those filters cover most of the questions you’d otherwise ask at the counter.
How To Get The Bates First Responder Discount
The offer lives on ID.me. ID.me’s Bates Footwear page lists “15% Off for First Responders” and adds that some restrictions may apply. The practical route is to start from ID.me, find the Bates Footwear listing, and follow it to the Bates shop from there.
The listing doesn’t walk through checkout, and it doesn’t say which Bates storefront honors the offer. Treat your first order as a test. Add your boots to the cart, look for the 15% to show before you enter payment details, and stop if it doesn’t. If the price doesn’t change, the listing may have changed since ID.me published it.
What The Listing Says And Doesn’t Say
ID.me states the rate and one limit: some restrictions may apply. It doesn’t list a minimum order, it doesn’t name the excluded items, and it doesn’t say whether the offer works in a store. Bates’s official page doesn’t mention a first responder program at all, so there’s no second source to settle those questions. Anything beyond the 15% is something to check at the cart, not something to count on.
ID.me lists the same 15% for military members, nurses, medical providers and hospital employees, so this isn’t a first responder only offer.
If The 15% Doesn’t Show Up
A listing can be out of date. If the discount doesn’t apply at the cart, check the ID.me listing again, since ID.me says deals can change at any time based on the store. If you need boots for a duty deadline and the 15% isn’t available, don’t let the missed discount push you into guessing a size. The right fit matters more than the price on boots you’ll wear for a full shift.
Q&A
Q: How much is the Bates first responder discount?
A: ID.me lists 15% off for first responders at Bates Footwear. Bates’s own pages don’t state a rate.
Q: Who says Bates offers it?
A: ID.me does. Its Bates Footwear page lists the 15% and says some restrictions may apply.
Q: Is it only for first responders?
A: No. ID.me lists 15% for military members, nurses, medical providers and hospital employees as well.
Q: Can the rate change?
A: Yes. ID.me says deals, products and discounts are accurate when it publishes them but can change at any time based on the store.
Q: Can I use it in a store?
A: The listing doesn’t say. Check with the retailer before you make the trip.
More Information:
The rate and the limit above come from ID.me’s Bates Footwear listing, and the company details come from Bates’s official US page. Check the listing before you order. For more boots and clothing, see our clothing and footwear discounts.