Who makes the best Combat Boot?

[Diamondback 2/2]

Hey Pardus, you might try getting a pair of issue boots in Regular maybe a half size smaller than normal. Then stretch them by soaking them in hot water and wearing them, they will probably hurt until you get them stretched but once you do, they will be the best fit you can get. I had to do that to my black leather combat boots, b/c they issued them too small. Might work for you.

 

[pardus]

You know I thought about that but kept thinking about my feet swelling up during hard work/rucking.
Thanks for the suggestion.

The rocky's I brought are almost broken in, they seem pretty good so far.

I never had this issue in NZ funnily enough, I guess American and Kiwi feet are different :confused:

I think I'll get myself a pair of the Nikes that Cback posted as well.

http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/?cp=...d-1/pid-179377/pgid-192558&CAWELAID=377769871

 

[Purple]

The company that makes the boots you're wearing when you return.

Purple

 

[Echo]

I did try on a pair of LOWAs, they were a really bad fit on my feet.

Currently, wearing Rocky s2v seem pretty good thus far. They are on offer through AFFES for about $160

Online AAFES or at local PX? Can't find them at Shafter I'm sure but I'll go check Schofield. I found these online at AAFES (Rocky Men's 8" HW Desert Tan Boot (S2V 105) but don't think they are the same ones.

https://shop.aafes.com/shop/Product.aspx?dept_id=12030&PFID=M472M&gid=1d5b5f36&AskReturn=search

 

[pardus]

They were at AAFES online. When I ordered them, they were shipped directly from Rocky not AAFES.

 

[Echo]

Oh ok. So they had the Rocky S2V Vented Military/Duty Sport Boots on sale for $160? Thats a great deal from the original price of $270. The Rocky 8" HW Desert Tan Boot AAFES currently has for $160 looks somewhat similar but not sure if it's as good. Any thoughts?

 

[Casimir]

I wear the rocky's they sell at the px for 160. they were a little stiff at first, but once they broken in after a bit they are ridiculously comfortable. I've gone on a few runs with em on and could hardly tell the difference between them and my running shoes.

 

[pardus]

Oh ok. So they had the Rocky S2V Vented Military/Duty Sport Boots on sale for $160? Thats a great deal from the original price of $270. The Rocky 8" HW Desert Tan Boot AAFES currently has for $160 looks somewhat similar but not sure if it's as good. Any thoughts?

I just checked, Its the same boot.

It's the best issue boot ive had so far.
It is taking a rather long time to break in so I can't endorse it 100%, but Casimir seems to fill that gap in knowledge.

p.s. they are now $169 on AAFES.

 

[Echo]

I just checked, Its the same boot

Not that I don't believe you but are you sure? I'm no imagery analyst lol but I see two vents in the Rocky 8" HW Desert Tan Boot (S2V 105) and one in the S2V Vented Military/Duty Sport Boots (S2V 101)?

 

[pardus]

I had a look on Rocky's site and I now see there are a lot of different types of S2V boots.

AAFES sells one style of Rocky boots.
That is the boot I have and am speaking about, as I'm sure Casimir is too as he got his from AAFES.

 

[Echo]

Ok understood now. Got confused cuz the links that were posted led to the S2V 101s.

 

[Casimir]

Ya, they do have a ton of different boots, I looked on their website too...the ones from AAFES are still a steal in my opinion based on price comparison to full retail on Rocky's website and other retailers.

Don't worry Pardus, once they get broken in you'll think yer feet are getting massaged every time you take a step

 

[Casimir]

I got a pair of the 5-11 XPRT desert boots on sale for 75 dollars. I must say I am very disappointed.

normally 5-11 boots fit me like a dream, but these are a terrible fit. They are only size 9 (I ordered 1/2 size smaller based on the fit of my last boot) but they fit like they're made for a size 11 for some reason. There's too much space in the heal cup and I'm getting hotspots like no one's business.

Quite disappointed, and surprised, as like I mentioned 5-11's usually fit great right out of the box.

stickin with the rocky's

 

[Snakecharmer]

I just did a cursory view on this, Rocky S2v's are great also the Altama Exospeed boots are great as well and currently my favorite. I try to but the original Exospeed, Altama is making the Exospeed II now, which I have not worn. I still see a ton of the original Exospeed boots for sale around Ft. Benning, and online also. They are going for around $110/shipped in CONUS. I dig em and they seem to hold up on rountine patrols and MOUT settings. For rocky/sharp AO's Danner or Merrell's are the only way to go. Vibram rubber is great.

 

[SpitfireV]

Hey Pardus, been a few months now what do you think about the Rockys? Still all good?

 

[pardus]

The soles are great, no complaints and they fit me which I love (first Army boots in two years that had). However they have beat my ankles and Achilles's heels up somewhat. That maybe a feet conditioning issue though as I hardly wear boots anymore.
I do give them a thumbs up but I wish I had my old plain leather boots from back in the NZ Army.

.02c

Hey Pardus, been a few months now what do you think about the Rockys? Still all good?

 

[SAWMAN]

For hot weather, I think the new Magnum Spider 8.1's are outstanding. Magnum has really stepped up their design and quality.
Desert:
http://www.magnumboots.com/us/boots/tactical-elite/140/spider-81-desert-hpi/

Multi-Cam:
http://www.magnumboots.com/us/news/magnum-usa-unveiling-all-multicam-boots-at-shot-show-2011/

 

[Nasty]

For hot weather, I think the new Magnum Spider 8.1's are outstanding. Magnum has really stepped up their design and quality.
Desert:
http://www.magnumboots.com/us/boots/tactical-elite/140/spider-81-desert-hpi/

Multi-Cam:
http://www.magnumboots.com/us/news/magnum-usa-unveiling-all-multicam-boots-at-shot-show-2011/

Damn, the multicams look like a rednecks wet dream!

 

[Casimir]

is the construction on the spiders any better? I had a pair before and they fell apart in less than 3 months.

 

[SAWMAN]

is the construction on the spiders any better? I had a pair before and they fell apart in less than 3 months.

I'm not sure what the history of the Spider 8.1 has been, but the new ones I've been wearing have been holding up very well. I haven't abused them under heavy ruck load like I would have on the sniper team, but they've worn very well under typical wear in a hot, dusty and rocky environment.