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Who makes the best Combat Boot?
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RadioSpook
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Anyone worn the Blackhawk WarriorWear series boots? I can get them for real cheap but don't want to throw away money if they are total crap.
Mine are holding up great. I wore them almost without exception (command visits) while downrange and never had a problem out of them in the field or in the rear on the range. Other than needing a drain for the water they took on in the jungle they are a great boot. I will be taking them to A-stan as well, shortly.
Maybe you just got a bad pair...
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Damn we did not have many choices in the 80's/90's. You could get your standard issue GI boot or we got issued Corcoran Jump boots. My jump boots still look good! Had them resoled once or twice but with the inserts they worked great!
I think I got issued Rockies too at one time or maybe I bought them at the base uniform/clothing shop. They were leather and cordura. But they were cold weather boots with thinsulate.
I think I got issued Rockies too at one time or maybe I bought them at the base uniform/clothing shop. They were leather and cordura. But they were cold weather boots with thinsulate.
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Why whould I want ACU boots? I'm a Marine. I don't guess it really matters.
I'll agree with the Oakley's ripping out quick and being extremely hot, but these are the only non-issue boot I've ever tried in the field. The Oak's are great for ruck runs. Feel just like a pair of running shoes... How about all these other boots for the same stuff. (ruck runs) I'm mostly looking at the Garmont T8 cuz they're cheap, but the Lowa's look good too. They need to look pretty much like issued boots.
I've been wearing the Black Ops Boots for 2years now at work. I use them in the colder months and/or when its raining or wet out. Good to go, from my opinion. Sturdy, support well in the ankles and with the rubber caps on the toe area, hold up to abuse (at least on the patrol side of things).
For summer wear, I wear the Light Assault Boot. First time I had them out on the street, I felt the wind blow through the boot. Interesting feeling and cooled my foot well on the pavement.
No problems to date on either boot.:2c:
I like Salomon hiking boots, the oakley 6" hot weather, or Altama ripples for Rucking.
Really I think its more about the insole. Look at REI they have some sick insoles that have gotten me through tough training. They will actually size you up to see what insole is right for your foot bed. For something like 40-60 bucks you can get set up pretty nice.
Really I think its more about the insole. Look at REI they have some sick insoles that have gotten me through tough training. They will actually size you up to see what insole is right for your foot bed. For something like 40-60 bucks you can get set up pretty nice.
I have the desert ops boots and they've been great so far. I usually control temps by wearing different socks, but I haven't had any over- or under-heating issues. The soles seem MUCH more durable than my old MCBs.
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Thanks for the info!
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Well, I sent my Sawtooths back to Merrel telling them what happend, I received a replacement pair in the mail yesterday, we shall see how this pair holds up.
I still stand by my Altama Exo-speeds. fantastic boots. I have 2 pairs that have lasted over 18 months. a third pair is going on 3 years, but they're my motor pool boots - I'd never wear them around the BN or CO area. but they're comfy. word to the wise - change the laces out from the sneaker-style to the GI standard "unbreakable" laces.... no problems after that. and then also you can tie stopper knots in the top lace holes, so you don't have to re-lace the boots. makes it easier to don and doff and tie em up in a hurry. and did I mention comfortable? when broken in , they're like a favorite pair of socks. and they don't take long to break in. In my opinion, they're the some of the best boots out there for us conventional guys. one down side - not approved for flight, AFAIK. so aircrews and tankers and fuelers should probably not get a whole bunch of pairs.
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What was their turn around time like? I just sent in a pair of boots whose sole was starting to pull away from the boot and was causing the sole to squeak like hell. I just bought those boots last May, but I put a shitload of miles on them...so I'll be interested to see if they replace them.
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Apart from my heels falling to bits the sole started to come away as well on one section.
Turn around time was 4 weeks.
Anyone tried these? http://www.cosmas.it/page.html
Cosmas, Italian made. It appears they make some specifically for military use but they may only be available overseas. I picked up a pair as a do it all boot. Backcountry rescues, wildland fire, everyday duty. I will post a review if there is any interest.
Cosmas, Italian made. It appears they make some specifically for military use but they may only be available overseas. I picked up a pair as a do it all boot. Backcountry rescues, wildland fire, everyday duty. I will post a review if there is any interest.
