I recently started wearing ASOLO boots after hearing that they were some of the greatest boots out there. I got them broken in and I will say that they are excellent in rough terrain however they seem to have worn out of their cushion pretty quickly. I think once I put some different insoles in them they'll be excellent. I have noticed that I can stand for hours on end though without any pain.
Who makes the best Combat Boot?
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Just bought new.... for me it's one of the best boots on the market (I've already had 2 pairs.... brown and black)
Well, after a year in the desert, my Blackhawk boots are trashed, but my Rocky boots (Which I've worn 95% of the time) are in pristine condition (not including Iraqi dirt). The only wear they show is on the tread which I've worn down from walking over a shitload of gravel and compacted dirt. They are more comfortable now than they ever have been and the leather and stitching are still good as new. I've even worn them without socks a few times I had to jump out of bed and get my ass to QRF and they didn't even so much as give me a hot spot on my feet. I'm definitely sold. I usually annihilate my boots in a matter of months; this is the longest I've worn a single pair of boots since joining the military and I don't foresee them falling apart any time soon.
Well worth the exorbitant price tag in my opinion. The cost definitely reflects the quality in this case I think.
Well worth the exorbitant price tag in my opinion. The cost definitely reflects the quality in this case I think.
billb
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Which ones do you like?
Im a huge fan of the Garmont T8. hasnt failed me yet, lightweight, durable and rigid where you need it.
Ive seen a few guys lately with the Nike SFB, and even more lightweight, they seem durable,but havent personally tested them, but im also not too sure about ankle protection.
Ive seen a few guys lately with the Nike SFB, and even more lightweight, they seem durable,but havent personally tested them, but im also not too sure about ankle protection.
I have wide feet and the Asolo's in Wide are still a bit narrow for me. Comparing them to my Danner 453's/ 452's the Asolo's are stiffer and provide more ankle support, but you can feel the stiffness. I've had no hot spots with either brand, but the Asolos provide more protection in rocks IMO.
I also have Merrill Moab Ventilator's in the mid-and lowtop versions. Very comfortable, but not much arch support and my feet are feeling it now. I have some inserts on the way to see if those will help.
Most of the manufacturers out there don't have Wide shoes or if they do their model selection is limited.
My ASOLO boots weren't wide enough for me either, and I don't even have wide feet. They were tight in the toes as well and I thought I was going to have to get a 1/2 size larger. I went and soaked them down though and walked around in them until they dried and now they fit perfectly. I completely agree that they give great protection from rocks etc. I don't think I could roll my ankle in them if I tried.I have wide feet and the Asolo's in Wide are still a bit narrow for me. Comparing them to my Danner 453's/ 452's the Asolo's are stiffer and provide more ankle support, but you can feel the stiffness. I've had no hot spots with either brand, but the Asolos provide more protection in rocks IMO.
I also have Merrill Moab Ventilator's in the mid-and lowtop versions. Very comfortable, but not much arch support and my feet are feeling it now. I have some inserts on the way to see if those will help.
Most of the manufacturers out there don't have Wide shoes or if they do their model selection is limited.
I may soak mine and see if that helps. I only wear them in the winter and they've kept my feet dry through mud and slush for days on end. No complaints other than the size.
Kraut783
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Just get some Merrells and never look back...
Door Kicker & AssadUSMC,
Have you had any issues with the vibram sole at the toe pulling away from the shoe? Been looking at these for an Indonesia trip, about to pull the trigger.....thought I would ask. Thanks!
Austin76
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Nike SFB's are awesome for running in and great for hot weather. Super light weight. Zero break in time. I use them in OCS (we run every where) and when getting smoked by the TACs you want the lightest boots you can find (flutter kicks hurt after extended periods of time). So far they've held up great. I've low & sniper crawled countless times in them and they never really seem to get dirty. They drain really well. I've used them on ruck marches without a single hot spot and just one pair of standard issue socks. It remainis to be seen how long they will hold up for, but the senior class candidates did highly recommend them to us. Unlike the Oakleys I have, the Nike SFB's lace up fast as well and your feet stay cool in them. One down side is, they don't provide much (if any) ankle support. The traction is good in most of the conditions I've put them through so far. They don't really seem to hold alot of dirt in the sole either.
lrs143
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Just get some Merrells and never look back...
I've jumped in Merrells and run all over the ME in them...you don't have to have boots because they are "tactical".
My :2c:
What Merrell's are these?
Kraut783
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Merrell Chameleon, I believe.
BrianP
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I just bought a pair of Altama ExoSpeeds online for a bargin. The site is around $125, and I got on Ebay brand new in box at $65. I got them today and I put them on and they felt extremely comfortable and as light as actual running boots. Tomorrow I'm getting my wisdom teeth removed so I decided I would try a day 1 ruck with them. I started off jogging it felt so good, but at mile 1.5 I had to stop because I had a big ass open popped blister on each foot of my Achilles Tendon. I was very disappointed being as just last week I rucked 8 miles in my garbage standard issue boots that weight more then twice as much with a smalll unpopped blister on my tendon. I guess to many its stupid to ruck in boots that you have never even worn, but I just read so many amazing reviews saying how they are 'already broke in' and did '12 mile rucks the next day'. I will say the ankle support on the boots is amazing tho, I think its damn near impossible to twist your ankle in the boots. I think next on my list will be Nike's or something light/dry fast and good for running.
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Yup ;)
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Anyone used the Lowa Zephyr's at all lately and if you did, any views on how they were?
I have a pair. They're pretty amazing. Comfortable right out of the box. Went on an eight miler the second day of owning them and they were fine; not even a hot spot and I have very picky feet. Contact lowa via telephone and they will ask for some verifying info and give you the pro deal. Drops the price considerably.
