Magnum Shoes and Boots for men and women. Magnum Boots are a brand extension of Hi-Tec Sports. The first Magnum Boot was created in 1982 for the FBI as a black athletically built high top tactical boot. Magnum separated from Hi-Tec in 2002, and in 2003 the first globally certified tactical footwear was created. Magnum became the number one selling uniform boot in the world in 2006. Magnum launched their Magnum Work Collection in 2011 to bring their expertise and innovation to the food service, health care and service industries, and the construction and industrial occupations. Increase your performance with this military inspired footwear.