recently in the market for some new boots, but i'm completely unfamiliar with brands and dropping $100+ on boots that might be shit seems like a bad move.
looking for boots that can be used for both hunting and hiking in muddy and rugged areas. no clue if this is the right board, but i posted here because i'm looking for function over form.
Im not sure about good tactical boots. But you should avoid any chink made boots. Especially from rothco or any other tactical brands that outsource their shit to china.
I like my danner tachs a lot anon, but maybe you should look at actual waterproof hunting/hiking boots instead of tactical boots if you're expecting a lot of mud. Most tac boots have cloth panels for breathability and comfort, and goretex options are nice if you step in a puddle, but they aren't magic.
Based Danner enjoyer... Fortunately, they have a healthy line up of waterproof and hunting specific boots.
Ive been wearing my super rainforests for 9 years. Have a brand new pair in the closet when they finally wear out
Danner is my favorite. Take a look around their website. It's like walking on a cloud.
I’m quite partial to Hanwags.
This, LOWA or Meindl.
Buy civilian light mountain boots.
I've worn out a pair of Scarpa Zodiak hikers and I absolutely love them.
tac boots are a meme, go civ
what's your budget?
Austrian surplus
>Danner
>Lowa
Avoid these two brands.
Danner is really hit or miss.
LOWA QC is shit nowadays with soles getting destroyed after a single day's hike.
Weird and unsubstantiated troll.
>Danner
Go check rose anvil's videos for most Danner stuff. Plenty of bad there. Some models might be good but the majority isn't.
>Lowa
https://www.reddit.com/r/tacticalgear/comments/17dcq13/lowa_zephyr_boots_sole_wear/
There's more stories like this if you care to search. They seem to have some severe QC issues with their soles in the past 2 years or so.
It's the same old story as Salomon, brand becomes popular and starts cutting corners, banking on the reviews of older models.
Whatever nikes you find for cheap and painted with camo tan or green so they don't glow under IR
Whatever you do, don't but the boots in the picture, can talk from too much personal experience.
Garment T8's of whatever flavour.
Now these are some good boots
Not op but these look good. Idk which to pick though and there's no good stores with quality shit like this.
>I've worn cheap as frick viet jungle boot clones majority of my life and want upgrades
If you're looking for something similar to jungle boots, the T8 BIFIDA is probably the closest between the two
my only complaint with the T8 was the sole grabbing mud and not clearing it efficiently, but otherwise it's an outstanding boot. I like the Altama jungle boots, but I'm mentally a boomer anyway
Always had good experiences with Altama.
Haix baby
picrel is what i got issued and i like them alot. some colleagues have issues with them but to me they are vv comfy. you probably should go to a store and try a bunch of different stuff on :^)
>Turkshit
no thanks
>production in germany and croatia
leave Black person
Rocky S2Vs and for mids Salomon XA Forces ENs have treated me well
I've always liked garmont and salomon
Avoid police boots, they know cops have a yearly uniform allowance so they make them shit quality so they have to buy new ones. 5.11 is notorious for this, even their pants rip from just sitting around the office. The boots shred nearly instantaneously the second they touch pavement. Bates makes some cheap-o uniform tactical boots as well. I have Danner hunting boots that are the most comfy boots I own, however I haven't put them to the test.
The absolute, hands down, best pair of boots I've ever owned are chinkshit boots called Indestructible Shoes. I'd be wary of knockoffs, but they're safety work boots that have lasted 5 years of daily use. Only just developing internal wear, and the insole they came with needed replacing about 4 years in. Outside they're still day 1 looking, and the soles still have tread. It's insane how lasting they are and that's part of their marketing. Extremely comfortable as well, but they will fit wide. Narrow shoes are an American thing, every other country they fit rather wide and comfy. They also look chinkish, but there's several designs to choose from. Be wary of knockoffs, it has to be the Indestructible Shoes brand with I
IMO the 5.11 pants (Apex pant) are fine, never had problems with them but they are not hard working laborers pants and I had a couple pairs go to absolute shit at the cuffs although they were admitted too long for me
Boots are terrible, had a pair that didn't last a year and I work an easy yard in corrections. They were splitting at the sides on all angles
>Narrow shoes are an American thing, every other country they fit rather wide and comfy.
There are racial differences in foot form. Long narrow shoes is a afro-mediterranian thing because their feet are long and narrow.
i use these romanian made leather boots, surprisingly comfortable and durable (they go for like 60$). used them in the winter and had no issues
dont know if you can get them in the states though
Buy some surplus boots for 80 dollar
Recommend some good slip on boots
I'm currently using the Wolverine I-90 CARBONMAX slip ons
If your slip on boot isn’t a legit cowboy boot for riding and fricking cowgirls or a large rubber waterproof design you’ve either got a poorly designed cowboy style work wannabe gay moron boot or someone actual woman frick your ass boot.
These get me in the sack with cowgirls
Salomon or lowa high top or low top water proof or not insulated or not. Also try your boots on moronic Black person. Hope you buy something shit and frick your feet and don’t wear them again.
Consider investing in a lifelong pair of boots. Not foot clothes larping as boots. Boots.
>whites
>not nicks or jk
Shit taste m8
my girlfriend has those same boots
looks gay as frick
Sievi. Their XL sole is good if you have short wide duck feet like me. Quack quack. They are entirely made in Finland too.
If you're a real man you'll always have an extremely hard time finding boots that accomodate the full width of your feet.
Apparently in eastern Europe LOWAS are the way to go.... both ukraine and Russia arr fielding that brand
Aku or Meindl
I got used doc martens at goodwill for $20
Scarpa Terra GTX
Goruck Mack V-2
Lowa Renegade GTX Mid
just get a pair of M77s
dont be a homosexual
~~*Salomon*~~
I love my Oakleys for doing nasty girl shit
Look into military surplus boots or get some hiking boots that feel comfortable.
https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/austrian-kaz-03-combat-boots-surplus/64337
the best boots i have ever had
Thanks. Ive been looking for something like this.
I own a pair of Lowa Zephyrs that I’ve had for six years and they seem to be holding up.
Is it weird that I'm still rocking my Dirty Thirties
Can't believe that nobody's posted Alt-Berg yet