Boots: What kind do you got?

[johnnyb]

I us Altama dez and Ridge dez storm boot.

[kullwarrior]

Blackhawk Warrior Ops. Nice shoes after the break in with my feet they're awesome.

[jotaerre]

Coyote 85501 Bates USMC Goretex boots...

[lt_poncho]

Originally Posted by Drake

I'm a bit surprised to hear that, mostly because you rate the Bellevilles better. I had a pair of 550STs and, annoyance with drain holes in boots aside, while I found them comfortable I flat out stopped wearing them after I got the Bates'.

I've worn the Bates Goretex in all weather, all year round, and was never let down; they aren't as light weight as some other boots I still find them more comfortable than anything else I've worn, including some hiking shoes (Marrell Moab Goretex, Columbia Tigertooth), especially if I'm wearing them a long time/walking a lot.

I went thru a lot of correspondence to get one of the Corps members on base to pick me up the non-civilian EAG stamped USMC 550's from Belleville - they are basically similar to the temparate 790s; no drainholes, Goretex, etc - sweet sweet boot. The same 'correspondence' sent me the issue BATES as well - I ended up selling them right after trying them on for the first time.

Mind you this was way back when MarPat was new like Multicam and the issue stuff was not easy to get. Thing might have improved since then.

[Tiptoe]

I have Danner Acadias. They took TWO SEASONS to fully break in. This year, they fit like a glove, but originally, after every game, it felt like the major bones in my feet had separated right down the middle. But now that they're broken in, they're excellent, comfortable boots that always keep my feet completely dry.

[lt_poncho]

Originally Posted by Tiptoe

I have Danner Acadias. They took TWO SEASONS to fully break in. This year, they fit like a glove, but originally, after every game, it felt like the major bones in my feet had separated right down the middle. But now that they're broken in, they're excellent, comfortable boots that always keep my feet completely dry.

Good lord - TWO seasons? You could develop a permanent limp in that amount of time.

I expect the boot is made for longevity and not high comfort but low wear tolerance as are a majority of the issue and tactical desert boots are. I don't think there is any merchandising value placed in wearing boots that last 5+ years. (I.e. - Converse Tactical Boots)

[Curo]

I gotta Ex-Marine, sending me some USMC surplus

[The Chad]

Original Swat arrid with vibrant soles.

[cellulose]

5.11 XPRT Tactical Boot 8" Boot

Extremely happy with these boots, very comfortable, light, breathable and quite water resistant.

[KEVORKIAN]

Converse Desert Tactical boots...I love em'!
Super light weight and require almost no break in, my feet have never been so COMFY!
The side-zip is a nice feature too...easy on & off!

[panzergrenadier]

I use
- Oakley 8" SI Boots
- Jungle Boots
- Corcoran Field Boots
- Danner Goretex Boots
- CF MKIII Boots (occasionally)

[GBear]

Originally Posted by Blitzed

Nice too see people are using those original SWAT boots. Best boots ever, though i bought my a size to big.. I Noticed they have a desert color for the Original SWAT boots in supply sergeant now. Well they probably have them everywhere else as well.

I definitely should've gotten the tan ones.

[TechSeller]

Originally Posted by KEVORKIAN

Converse Desert Tactical boots...I love em'!
Super light weight and require almost no break in, my feet have never been so COMFY!
The side-zip is a nice feature too...easy on & off!

Sweet! Where did you snag those bad boys?

[KEVORKIAN]

Originally Posted by TechSeller

Sweet! Where did you snag those bad boys?

A place called URBAN TACTICAL here in the Peg'

Link:http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl...37131751442718

[Wrath144]

I was there when Kevorkian bought these [I think? May have been another pair] and at the same time I bought Original Swat Classic 9". Kev's comments on the Converse are exactly what I would say about my Swats... only I'd say get the brown instead of the black. I got the black ones, and if you stand in the sun a lot they get HOT.