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Best Combat Boot? (Vanity)
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| 05/07/2005
| Neutrino
Posted on 05/07/2005 10:56:05 AM PDT by neutrino
I'm thinking of purchasing a pair of combat boots - I want something durable, comfortable, and suitable for extended walking. I'm in Texas, so heat is a greater environmental challenge than cold.
In this instance, price is not a concern. Quality, durability, and functionality are critical.
Altama seems to have some good products; Magnum has some strong advocates. Corcoran has some proponents - one model is here
Danner has an interesting model here
So, as I asked earlier...what is your favorite? Which would you never use? And why? Quite possibly I'm not aware of the best brands or models, so please don't feel constrained by any of the items I've listed.
Thank you for your thoughts.
TOPICS: Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: boots; combatboots; footwear; gear; miltech; shoes
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posted on
05/07/2005 10:56:06 AM PDT
by
neutrino
To: neutrino
The ones we just got issued with the ACU's, are the best I've had in 21 years of duty.
They're like slippers, I swear!
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posted on
05/07/2005 10:57:43 AM PDT
by
Old Sarge
(In for a penny, in for a pound, saddlin' up and Baghdad-bound!)
To: neutrino
Did you look at Red Wing?
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posted on
05/07/2005 10:58:15 AM PDT
by
ikka
To: neutrino
My dad was a marine grunt and wore danners whenever he was in the field.
Ive also heard that wolverines are good for steel toe boots.
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posted on
05/07/2005 10:59:45 AM PDT
by
Little_shoe
("For Sailor MEN in Battle fair since fighting days of old have earned the right.to the blue and gold)
To: Old Sarge
The ones we just got issued with the ACU's, are the best I've had in 21 years of duty. Please forgive my ignorance...but could you be a bit more specific about the details?
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posted on
05/07/2005 10:59:55 AM PDT
by
neutrino
(Globalization “is the economic treason that dare not speak its name.” (173))
To: neutrino
We've been issued the tan boots for desert duty. Incredibly cushioned, and wear great in hot climes.
Mine have "Belleville" stenciled on the suede.
They're similar to the old jungle boots, but lighter.
6
posted on
05/07/2005 11:01:26 AM PDT
by
Old Sarge
(In for a penny, in for a pound, saddlin' up and Baghdad-bound!)
To: neutrino
My grandmother swore by Magnum.
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posted on
05/07/2005 11:01:31 AM PDT
by
Ken H
To: neutrino
8
posted on
05/07/2005 11:01:41 AM PDT
by
Spruce
To: ikka
Did you look at Red Wing? I'm a bit hesitant. I went by one of the stores to get some boot laces. On the positive side, they gave me some laces - they wouldn't even accept money for them. On the negative side, the laces seemed to be of poor quality. And, in this case, quality and durability are key issues.
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posted on
05/07/2005 11:01:50 AM PDT
by
neutrino
(Globalization “is the economic treason that dare not speak its name.” (173))
To: neutrino
Altama seems to have some good products; Magnum has some strong advocates. Corcoran has some proponents - one model is here Danner has an interesting model here
And NONE of these are an issued combat boot...
10
posted on
05/07/2005 11:01:54 AM PDT
by
2banana
(My common ground with terrorists - They want to die for Islam, and we want to kill them.)
To: neutrino
once you get a good fit for the boot and all that, make sure you get some good socks and that you use the boots to the point that they are well broken in. After that, they will probably be the most comforable boots or shoes you have ever worn...
11
posted on
05/07/2005 11:02:22 AM PDT
by
MikefromOhio
(I joined the EEEVVIILLLL Sam's Club on Friday, April 22nd, 2005.....)
To: neutrino
I like these.
To: Old Sarge
Outstanding! I believe I found a link
here Thank you!
13
posted on
05/07/2005 11:05:22 AM PDT
by
neutrino
(Globalization “is the economic treason that dare not speak its name.” (173))
To: duck duck goose
While I appreciate the suggestion, I can assure you that these are not a last minute mother's day present....
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posted on
05/07/2005 11:06:19 AM PDT
by
neutrino
(Globalization “is the economic treason that dare not speak its name.” (173))
To: neutrino
THAT'S IT! You found them - and a whole potload more!
15
posted on
05/07/2005 11:07:13 AM PDT
by
Old Sarge
(In for a penny, in for a pound, saddlin' up and Baghdad-bound!)
To: neutrino
Your momma wears combat boots
16
posted on
05/07/2005 11:07:30 AM PDT
by
sharktrager
(The masses will trade liberty for a more quiet life.)
To: neutrino
17
posted on
05/07/2005 11:08:17 AM PDT
by
Liberty Valance
(If you must filibuster, let the Constitution do the talkin')
To: sharktrager
Your momma wears combat boots Well, of course. How else can she help with the crew served weapons?
18
posted on
05/07/2005 11:09:03 AM PDT
by
neutrino
(Globalization “is the economic treason that dare not speak its name.” (173))
To: neutrino
Cochorans are excellently made, I would definitely swear by them. Wore their jumpboots and field boots the entire time I was in the army.
19
posted on
05/07/2005 11:09:25 AM PDT
by
Combat Boot
(Fundamentalists are to Christianity what paint-by-numbers is to art. -Robin Tyler)
To: sharktrager
I was waiting for that. LOL.
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posted on
05/07/2005 11:12:30 AM PDT
by
patton
("Fool," said my Muse to me, "look in thy heart, and write.")
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