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Originally Posted by 500 Proof
Does anyone use the ''Nike SFB''?
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Jim,
I haven't personally worn them (short of trying them on in the store and walking around for a few minutes), but I recently came from the US Army Infantry School and a good number of LTs were trying them out. The general consensus was that they were very comfortable for garrison wear, good for rucking if it was under 6-8 miles and on a hard/flat surface, but tended to fall apart if you tried using them for anything strenuous in the woods such as long rucks or climbing. In addition, they offered very little support ("squishy" was a term I heard used more than once) and those with prior foot/ankle problems ended up with additional foot/ankle problems if they used them out of garrison. I was not impressed by the lack of ankle support in my brief try-out, however YMMV.
Depending on what you're using them for, a comparable boot in the same price range that is much more durable/stable is the Oakley SI Assault. I've had a few pairs (8") and they've kept my feet happy in non-mountainous terrain. Keep in mind that there are two similar styles out there: the one offered at places like Ranger Joe's or Commando (Ft. Benning, GA area) and those that come from Oakley Government Sales. The latter are usually cheaper by about $40, are much more durable and provide better Achilles and ankle support.
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