Favorite boots - Page 9

Druid5 · 05-24-2011, 05:38

My favorite boots have to be the Corcoran Desert Mauraders. I got my first pair as a cadet and I'm still wearing them (the same pair) after Iraq, almost 6 years of use and currently in Afghanistan. Granted i've gotten them resoled, but I've never gotten a blister on any movement i've done. I got my second pair for Christmas and they were broken in almost out of the box.

Murak · 05-24-2011, 17:26

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Originally Posted by EverlACEting

Currently a cinnamon roll followed by some coffee (just kidding... sort of). I may try my hand at Special Forces but my year group may have passed. We shall see. I would like to personally thank all the moderators and members of this site that motivated me in the months leading up to Ranger School and for your continued service and sacrifice

RLTW

Congrats on your completion "Ever" I have no doubt a cinnamon roll would be fantastic, sugar overload. In regards to training questions was there a preferred method you had your laces intertwined, connected, and or oriented towards best possible (personal opinion, of course) ankle/overall walking/ruck support? Any personal knowledge of opinion would be much appreciated. Charlie mic.

EverlACEting · 05-24-2011, 18:39

I prefer to lace the NIKE SFB's through every eyelet. The Rocky's are a little more stiff and I skipped the eyelet across the ankle to allow for more flexibility. The only true way to determine what method works is to take the time to put on the boots get under a ruck and put a few miles on them. Make adjustments as necessary and cover varied terrain. I hope this helps.

Murak · 05-24-2011, 21:40

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Originally Posted by EverlACEting

I prefer to lace the NIKE SFB's through every eyelet. The Rocky's are a little more stiff and I skipped the eyelet across the ankle to allow for more flexibility. The only true way to determine what method works is to take the time to put on the boots get under a ruck and put a few miles on them. Make adjustments as necessary and cover varied terrain. I hope this helps.

Roger, thanks much. I'm going to re-lace my Danners before I ruck tomorrow to assess the difference. I am comfortable with the boots I have broken in, as torn as they can get, but also keeping eyes open for a good pair of dense/rough terrain footwear. Charlie mic.

Blind Eye · 07-23-2011, 01:55

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Originally Posted by Stylo

I have a pair of the Nike SFB's and they are really snug and aggravate my x3 broken knobby pinky toe, but ... I used them on 20 mile round trip hiking day trips up into the mountains (foot hills) in Washington state while visiting relatives and never got a blister and barely hotfooted. This kind of amazed me as I know I have grown tenderfooted over the years. When I was in, the bottom of my feet had almost a hornplate callus. (because issue boots sucked)
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I agree with the aggrivation to your pinky toe, I had to go up another 1/2 size to accommodate this. I couldn't find any SFB's in the stores (so I could try them on) so I had to order them. When I got them on I didn't walk in them long and I could tell it was going to be an issue.
Thankfully "Nike store" took them back no questions and got my 1/2 size larger, no problems at all they fit fine and are very comfortable and light.

I'm glad I got the extra half size larger I feel like this will be a better size once my feet really begin to swell on long rucks. Altough my only problem would be if these were intended in any other situation minus long rucks, I would liked to have been able to get my original size (length) and had the option for a wider size.

Buffalobob · 11-10-2011, 06:42

Least Favorite Boot

For $120.00, I bought a pair of Danner Jackkal II boots for bowhunting being as they are made specifically for that purpose. I tried to break them in by wearing them on several hikes around home and got a blister on my left foot little toe. So I got some sock liners and tried them again when my toe was healed. Got another blister. Over the summer I tried several combinations of socks to no avail. The only thing that worked was to pre-bandage the toe.

So I head off to Utah to bowhunt and the first day that there is a heavy dew my feet get wet from walking through wet grass. The boots are goretex lined so I thought maybe my socks had wicked the water down into the boot. I let the boots dry out for a day and use them again with the same result of wet feet but this time I checked the top of my socks to make sure that there is not a wicking problems and sure enough the tops are dry and it is the boots that are leaking.

So I mostly hunted in my Merrill Moabs which are very light, have no goretex but dry quickly and are not as quiet as the Jackals but are acceptable quiet.

WholeManin2010 · 11-10-2011, 07:34

Pretty much every (positive) thing that has been said about the Nike SFB is true. Have been wearing a pair every day for a bit now, and they are definitely very light, comfortable, and look great, if that matters. ORDER IN YOUR RUNNING SHOE SIZE! I wear a 9.5W boot and an 11 running shoe, and would have been in a bad way if I tried to stick with the normal boot size.

They are pretty decent under a ruck, but a bit squishy, as has been mentioned before. I'm already 210 pounds or so, so the extra weight just makes this even more pronounced. Not a big concern yet.

They aren't waterproof, but I wore them all day in driving rain, walking and through knee-high grass on a training lane, and my feet/socks were no more wet than they would have been with a pair of traditional boots with drain holes.

I know that some folks won't be happy to hear this, but you can order them through AAFES for $99 plus free shipping. Sorry if you've already paid the $130+ elsewhere.

SB_Pete · 11-11-2011, 12:02

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Originally Posted by WholeManin2010

I know that some folks won't be happy to hear this, but you can order them through AAFES for $99 plus free shipping. Sorry if you've already paid the $130+ elsewhere.

Really? Can't find them on the website. Do you have a link? Is it a have to go into the store and order them thing? At PX or Clothing&Sales?
Thanks!

**EDIT** Nevermind, I was looking in the wrong section. I was looking under:
Home > Military Uniforms and Accessories > Footwear
They are found in:
Home > Military Uniforms and Accessories > Tactical Store > Boots
Sure enough, they are avail in Black and desert for $99 plus free shipping. Good tip. Thanks!

FWIW, my favorites for field use are the Garmont T8's. $120 for Desert Sand or $99 w/ free shipping for Coyote tan right now @ Extreme Outfitters. Type in code anysoldier for 10% (if mil anyways). Sizing is... different. I am 10W in issue Altamas, 11.5 in most running shoes and 11.5 in Nike SFB's. I wear 12W in Garmont T8's though. They also have them at Yadkin Boots outside Bragg for $130 plus tax.

I prefer to use the ball bearing eyelet, but skip the reg eyelet underneath it. I also swap out the laces for gutted 550 cord.

hth
-Pete

WholeManin2010 · 11-11-2011, 21:04

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Originally Posted by SB_Pete

Really? Can't find them on the website. Do you have a link? Is it a have to go into the store and order them thing? At PX or Clothing&Sales?
Thanks!

**EDIT** Nevermind, I was looking in the wrong section. I was looking under:
Home > Military Uniforms and Accessories > Footwear
They are found in:
Home > Military Uniforms and Accessories > Tactical Store > Boots
Sure enough, they are avail in Black and desert for $99 plus free shipping. Good tip. Thanks!

FWIW, my favorites for field use are the Garmont T8's. $120 for Desert Sand or $99 w/ free shipping for Coyote tan right now @ Extreme Outfitters. Type in code anysoldier for 10% (if mil anyways). Sizing is... different. I am 10W in issue Altamas, 11.5 in most running shoes and 11.5 in Nike SFB's. I wear 12W in Garmont T8's though. They also have them at Yadkin Boots outside Bragg for $130 plus tax.

I prefer to use the ball bearing eyelet, but skip the reg eyelet underneath it. I also swap out the laces for gutted 550 cord.

hth
-Pete

Was just about to reply, saw you found them. Good deal. I actually ordered them through one of the online mall vendors at first, but quickly cancelled when I found them coming directly from AAFES.

33army · 02-05-2012, 07:14

Was browsing threads looking for a new pair of boots....which lead to searching the web for boots.....which lead to this---> http://www.desert-gear.com/unarvatabo12.html

when did under armour start making boots? Does anyone have any experience with these?

Surgicalcric · 02-05-2012, 08:03

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Originally Posted by 33army

when did under armour start making boots? Does anyone have any experience with these?

They make a poorly constructed excuse for a boot.

Dont waste your money.

Crip

TrapperFrank · 02-05-2012, 15:07

Love anything made by Danner. They can be pricey, but are well worth the investment. I now work for an oilfield service company and Muddogs made by Georgia Boot Co are the preferred choice where I work.

CW3SF · 02-05-2012, 15:09

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Originally Posted by Max_Tab

This thread is all personal opinion.

What have been your favorite boots since you've been in the military.
I started thinking about this, because my favorite's have been my Raichle's, which are on their last leg. I know I should throw them away, but I just can't seem to do it. I figure they have at least one more good deployment in them. (I've been saying that for a few deployments now)

This^.

I was issued a pair of Raichle's from 10th Group in 2002 (I was activated and attached for OEF). I still use them today as my winter boots. I love them. Easily the best cold weather boots I have ever worn.

Masochist · 02-05-2012, 18:26

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Originally Posted by Surgicalcric

They make a poorly constructed excuse for a boot.

Dont waste your money.

Crip

Second that opinion. Both their boots and sneakers (that I have used) fall apart easily, have little support and are generally not good for anything more than walking across the quad. YMMV

tom kelly · 02-06-2012, 17:22

Corcoran; made in Martinsburg,PA. U S A...TK