Boots

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I bought pic related for 50 bucks at my local mil surplus. Goretex

Out of the three pairs I had issued, Alt-Bergs are by far the comfiest

>>32091129
McRae olive/black Jungle with Panama sole if it's going to be for bike riding. I've never been a fan of altama. Tend to be overpriced and shittily made, from my experience. Cochoran Marauders wouldn't be bad either. Really anything without ripple would be fine I guess.

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>>32091129
Danner Tachyon
sneaker-like feather light and very flexible, yet durable. low toebox good for shifter clearance

Get motorcycle boots for a motorcycle.
There's a reason they're designed that way.

>>32091398
This, I wore mine every day in sfas and and about half the qcourse. Still holding up.

Merrell moabs.

>>32091432
>qcourse

What do you do? What made you do it? How did you get through?

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Love my Red Wing 2416's. Steel toe, non-slip, gortex, insulated, electrical hazard protection, puncture resistant, blood born pathogen resistant. These boots are the tits, senpai.

AKU Pilgirms

>>32091441
The plebs answer

>>32091452
Train or wait to train, boredom/lack of purpose, and picked up heavy shit for a long time.

>>32091129
Danner RAT
Salomon Quest 4d
Are my faves. Old jungle boots are straight trash desu.

>>32091129
Palladium pampa hi, canvas or leather. or belleville 390's. Danner patrols for sprin/fall/winter. Can't say if they are motorcycle approved though.

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The only pair you'll ever need.

>>32091129
Danner Pronghorns

>>32092626
Those look pretty gay, What is their purpose?

>>32092761
puma sneaking

>>32091129
just bought a pair new-surplus for $20.00.

>>32092626
>zippers

>>32091205
I figured jungle boots would be shit for motorcycle riding since it has a lot of nylon

>>32092626
I hope it's worth the fucking price, try the rest of my goddamn life.

>>32091129
red wings lad

>>32094818
I don't like them. Uncomfortable and bulky.

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I've had really good luck with anything Rocky. Last couple of pairs have been Alpha Forces. Probably look like a fag wearing duty boots everyday but it's what's comfortable for me, and I can usually get a year and a half out of everyday wear from them so they are pretty sturdy. Great ankle support too, only detractor for me is the glued sole.

>>32091129

>posts the worst combat boots

Cheap but somehow overpriced GARBAGE.

Just get slip resistant steel toe work boots.

Combat boots are overrated.

Work boots are the shit.

>>32095340
Altama? Why? I hate steel toe work boots heavy and uncomfortable.

Are jungle boots a better option? I can get altama jungle boots

>>32092626
You feel it too, dont you, Boss?

If I got boots in the OP hoe do I know what size to get? I usually wear Nike size 10.5 how do I know if they will fit without trying them on?

>steel toe
i wish this fucking meme would die
any situation that steel toe is useful, having a hard molded leather is better, in addition to many situations where steel toe would fuck you over

>steer steps on toe
>boot cuts foot in half

>car runs over foot
>boot slices the bone apart

>drop something heavy on foot
>potential for your toes to get severed + crushed

in all of those situations, a hard leather would ensure that your foot would only be broken or pulverized, but not cut off, increasing the likelihood of recovery

cant stitch half a foot back on, but you can let it heal and have a bum foot instead of a stump.

>>32096443

you need to pass your wisdom on to everyone in every industry ever

they've been waiting for a 19 year old to tell them that their steel toes are actually memegear

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>>32091129
>>steel toe
>i wish this fucking meme would die
>any situation that steel toe is useful, having a hard molded leather is better, in addition to many situations where steel toe would fuck you over
>
>>steer steps on toe
>>boot cuts foot in half
>
>>car runs over foot
>>boot slices the bone apart
>
>>drop something heavy on foot
>>potential for your toes to get severed + crushed
>
>in all of those situations, a hard leather would ensure that your foot would only be broken or pulverized, but not cut off, increasing the likelihood of recovery
>
>cant stitch half a foot back on, but you can let it heal and have a bum foot instead of a stump.
You're a fucking retard. Steel toe prevents that. My steel toe boots saved my left foot when a fucking boot LAV25 crewman ran over my foot without a ground guide back when I was active duty Marine Corps . My foot was fine. Fuck off with your uneducated memes.

>>32096484
>>32096504
>steeltoe is fine!!!1
>steel doesnt bend of break ever!!1

m8
its this fucking simple

when a steel toe bends, it doesnt just pop back in to place. it fucking cuts your foot in half

when a double reinforced hardened leather boot bends, it pops back into place, and your toe is fine at best, and broken at worst

steel toe offers some better protection in a slight margin that the leather one is too weak to prevent break, but the steel is too strong to bend. before that margin, both boots are fine, but past the margin one will maim you

enjoy your stump feet, you'd fit in with the retards slinging chain in the oil fields with 4 fingers

>>32091129
>Wanting to get a pair and also use them for riding my motorcycle.

You should not wear regular work boots to ride a motorcycle. Motorcycling boots are specifically designed with crashing in mind and offer specific features for that like reinforcing and padding certain areas. Work boots offer little more protection than regular shoes.

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Can anyone recommend me a good pair of WHITE combat boots for winter?

>>32096839
USGI vapor barrier boots, aka bunny boots.

Problem is, unless you're working around 0 degrees, your feet will sweat like a motherfucker, then freeze solid overnight.

>>32096546
>when a steel toe bends
>steel toe bends
>bends
You're already wrong tió.

>>32096870
>USGI vapor barrier boots
Thanks, but I'll pass. I'll probably get some foreign surplus instead.

>>32096218

Solid leather boots that tall SUCK in the summer and the treads are SHIT. I know from experience.

>>32097186
Jungle aren't solid leather or do you mean the altama combat boots?

>>32096443

Uh, no.

>drop something heavy on foot
Steel toe saves foot.
>car runs over foot
Steel toe saves foot.

If two tons is dropped on your foot, your foot is getting amputated anyway.

>>32097251

Altama.

Tall combat boots in general suck.

Good work boots are best followed by hiking/mountaineering boots.

>>32097816
I really like the look of the jungles to be honest.

Are they not a good choice? I have heard they are super comfy

For motorcycle riding maybe I will end up just buying moto boots but I'd like a pair of combat boots that offer road rash protection.

>>32091168
(((Alt-Bergs)))

>>32096340
Kaz, I'm already an overpriced sub-par quality pair of boots.

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Whites Smokejumpers

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>>32096546

Hey shit for brains, Steel toes don't fucking bend. A 12 ton vehicle passed over my left foot and nothing happened; the boot held up.

Your foot would have to be amputated because it would be a mangled mass of flesh and bone if it drove over your unprotected foot.

Steel toes work and you are fucking dumb ass with zero research to back up your claims.

>>32091129
As someone who owns these boots let me tell you that if you want a good general purpose all around combat boot you will not purchase these.

Just for riding your motorcycle? If you like the style I don't see why not. My feet are a bit to wide to fit into mine comfortably for extended periods of time. I don't wear anything else in a wide size so maybe these just tend to run small?

>tldr, no don't get that shit. Buy something nice instead

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these are even more practical than the boots posted ITT plus they look better.

>>32097833
They're fine. I bought a pair of Altama Jungles for my Big Boss cosplay. The second they come out in coyote brown I'm getting a pair for work. Work boots are a retarded meme.


Order of merit for boots:
>short mountain, hiking boots (see SOF)
>Regular 10inch combat boots
>everything else

>>32096839
white winter boots...why unless you operate on literal hoth that's retarded.

>>32098423
Then what is? I thought altama was a good brand? They're not nice?

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Clarks or Black converse for the summer, tall brown leather boots, like a kiltie boot, for the winter. Mink oil anything .leather and wear wool socks and you'll be good for most of North America.

My opinion has always been this: what civilian articles can I press into my own service? Its framed in the context of being an insurgent. It wouldn't be feasible to blend into a civilian crowd dressed in coyote tan or operator gear, j need boots that look like work boots or just civilian shoes that can hold up reasonably well for a period of about a month pushed out.

you guys are all into faggy dyke boots

>>32091129
feet destroyers
>>32091153
dykeboots
>>32091398
dykeboots
>>32091488
plumbers shoes
>>32092626
dyke boots
>>32094900
dyke boots
>>32098428
/fa/ggot boots
>>32099602
/fa/ggot boots

>>32099688
please do provide some suggestions you salty fuck.

>>32099688
Hey man, thanks for your contribtion.

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>>32098504
It's close enough to be Hoth.

>>32099781
Wow. I should burn my Lugz

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>>32097816
Aren't they tall to simulate leg wrapping which keep blood circulating instead of settling at the bottom.

Like how sashes are the precursor to back braces in how they both prevent hernias and give the body something to brace against.

Just make your socks taller than the lip and it'll circulate fine

I'm thinking of heading out to a Red Wing dealer this weekend and buying some boots, it's definitely time and I have the money now. I'm thinking I'll probably pick up the Iron Ranger style, anyone have those? I just want a good boot that can go on hikes and to the range and still look good with jeans or slacks.

>>32099688
here's a (You), for you

>>32101022
Haven't worn the Iron Ranger, but have worn 3 other styles of Red Wings that have all been great. I think about anything from them will be good. Deff go try them on, but keep an open mind to the 8" styles too. I wore 6" for years, recently switched to an 8" and have been very happy with the extra ankle support.

>>32101344
I really like the idea of 8'' boots, but I hate the soles of all the 8'' boots on the RW site (both the color and the tread style). I would love an 8'' pair with the soles of the blacksmith or iron ranger style, but I don't think they have something like that. The engineer style is okay, but I prefer lace ups for the ability to control how tight the boot is. I will have to go in and check them all out, and I'll definitely try some 8" ones on.

>>32101022
Iron rangers are fashion boots. Granted, they're made well, and will last a decent amount of time if they're taken care of and not put through the wringer. But they're not really built for hard use.

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>>32091129
Do combat boots like these have any cushioning at all?
I have a pair of Dutch M90 combat boots and the sole feels like it's made out of concrete

>>32096504
Lucky for you then..there are studies about steel toe boots causing more damage than a standard toe.

>>32102287
You're supposed to wear cushion sole socks.

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>>32091129
I just ordered pic related, waiting on the delivery from SM Wholesale. No tracking number is sketching me the fuck out.

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I am looking for the best high-shin boots for no-shit operating and a cape...

>>32102147
Could you recommend me another brand then? I'm fine with them being "fashion boots" so long as they are made well and will hold up with daily wear. I already have boots for work, so these would just be for weekend trips and general wear when out doing stuff. They seem well made to me, and most people seem to agree that they're well made so I'm not too worried about them falling apart. I also like they way they look and they seem very versatile.

>>32096443
>>32096504
>>32102307
The important thing to bear in mind is what the boot is rated for. There's steel toe boots rated for fucking nothing that are there to tick the box for safety equipment for guys working in a light warehouse where a 5kg box is about the heaviest thing they'll ever have to deal with, and there's decent boots with a toe rated for tons that you can literally drive a truck over and the driver will feel more than you.

Yes if you wear a cheap boot with a minimal level of protection and get run over by something way too heavy for it you might well end up with worse injuries due to the toe collapsing and chopping your foot in half, so you just make sure if you're going to be wearing the boot in an environment that might present a serious load that you get something up to the job, instead of jewing yourself because >it'll never happen to me

>>32103899
Danner makes amazing boots for a little moar deneros. If you live in Portland Oregon or near there then you should check out the outlet store.

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>>32104089
Damn, this one is just about everything I want, and it's cheaper than the Red Wings. I might just put an order in, thanks for the advice anon.

>>32104140
No problem man

>>32103899
Then it sounds like they'd probably be fine for your needs. For just a general kicking around boot they'll be fine. They're just not going to deal well with hiking in bad conditions or work-type abuse.

>>32098470
>Work boots are a retarded meme.

>

Work boots aren't a meme, but very few people in the US actually need work boots that are substantially different than general boots. I think it's become a meme in that people want to justify expensive boots because they like the way they look more than sneakers or loafers. So, they buy "work boots" because they think to themselves "oh, I'll wear these at work even though I work IT in an office and rarely go outside". If you have a job that actually requires boots for work, you don't usually care too much because you only wear them to that job and you have other boots or other shoes for general wear.

>>32103776
>170 dollars

>>32096546

this is why anonymous imageboards are great for shitposting and bantz and raiding habbo hotel

but dogshit when it comes to morons like this

he's just going to fade into the mists and not have "fucking retard who thinks steel toes are a meme" attached to his name for all time, like on a civilized board

>>32100697

No idea.

Blood circulation in the feet only matters when you're standing at attention for hours a day.

When you walk foot pressure helps circulation.

Meindl Kampstiefel Leicht

>>32104565
What's that supposed to mean?

>>32105040
170 dollars for non mil repro boots

>>32105213
Try to find a good pair of original boots from 75 years ago, regardless of price. I think he should've bought front ATF but it's whatever.

>>32105240
Why not just get newer milboots instead of the repros though? That's kind of what I'm getting at. I don't see why he's recommending 170 dollar reproduction boots.

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>>32091129
BW

>>32105284
I'm not recommending repro boots to anybody, I was just posting what I was getting because it's a footwear thread.

I'm getting them because they're the exact look and function for what I want.

>>32105240
>ATF
Fuck em, I've bought boots from there, and they were total fucking trash. I'd rather get a pair of Mexican made boots with US materials from SM than Chinese sweatshop pleather garbage.

>>32105871
Too fucking weird looking.

>>32105668
Are ATF's clothes good? I ain't fixing on spending 100+ schekles on napkin

>>32106025
I don't know anything about their jackets.

Honestly, I think the majority of the repro companies contract from the same Chinese sweatshops: ever notice how most of the sites sell shit that looks identical?..especially the boots.

The jackets are probably fine, but I'll never for a damn second consider footwear from them again.

>>32106063
But anon they make all the clothes by themselves in their shop

>>32105500
Can confirm these are great, especially with good insoles.
If only they weren't plagued by detaching outer soles.

>>32106075
Then why did you ask? If they're US made, it's probably fine.

I'd check to see what specifically is US made and what isn't.

Back to the SM boots I ordered, part of why I went with them was the positive reviews I've read that weren't on their own website, vs ATF boots were almost universally disliked.

ive been rocking the 5.11 tac side zipper boot for two years and they have been great.
Good bang for the buck.

>>32106186
Yeah weren't zipper boots currently from the military because of how shitty they are?

Reminder that a good majority of people walking around don't have properly fitted shoes. Always make sure the shoes aren't too small where foot movement is restricted, or too large where your foot is shifting around a lot while walking.

Reminder that if your new boots pinch you in the outside areas of the feet (tight), it's time to go up a size in width; the leather in most boots will not stretch out enough to eliminate the problem altogether, so don't kid yourself into thinking it still needs more break-in period.

Reminder that when you insert both your index and middle fingers down the back heel of your shoe, if it's too tight to fit then the shoe is too small. Conversely, if there's too much space between your two fingers, your heel, and the wall of the shoe, then it's time to get a smaller size. Ideally your fingers should feel snug in your shoe.

Reminder that your feet swell after walking around for the day. Take this into account, along with sock thickness, when going shoe shopping.

Reminder that there is a skeleton inside you THIS VERY MOMENT.

>>32106280
I haven't had any issues with the zipper so far, I like the ease of use, plus if you have to remove the boot to treat any injuries you can take it off faster.
The break-in period was a bitch though.

>>32106338
No water leaking in? Has it ever busted?

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>>32106357
No water leaking in from sides or from below, I don't try to stress test it though but for the random deep puddle it works great
only issues I have now is the top layer for the sole is starting to give way, I tried to take a pic of the left one as you can see its starting to give way (kinda annoying desu)


but other than that most comfortable boots I've ever owned. Usually wear them for 12+ hours at a time.

>>32091153
>scuff them once
>never get that big-ass black streak out of the suede
Not a good choice

>>32099688
Mass reply fags should kill themselves, nobody cares about your opinion that much. At least stick a trip on so I can filter your ass out.

>>32104140
Danners are great, and their customer service is good if you have any issues.

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>>32106299
>Reminder that there is a skeleton inside you THIS VERY MOMENT.

Yeah right, idiot. There's no skeleton inside me, you can't trick me again.

>>32106678
nice dyke boots

>>32107223
>did you just assume my boots' gender?

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>>32096443
>clearly never worked a job with any of those risks

Steel toes cutting off feet is a lie and a meme. Show one example of that happening ever. Why do you think they are mandatory in all construction and heavy industries. Steel toe doesn't have to be made of steel, there are carbon fibre ones etc too, but a properly re-enforced toe is very useful.

I have had elevator counteweights fall on my steel toe, I have had a car drive over my steel toe, boot undamaged and my foot intact. You're basically spouting fuddlore. Ignorant memes that you heard off some guys uncle.

Belleville C320's are great. Picke up a pair last month and they did great on a 12 mile ruck I did. They're pretty decent price, too.

>>32091153
Issued those in Basic. They fucking suck. Replaced as soon as I got out.

When I'm shopping around, it seems like some boots are totally flat on the bottom, like in this one:
>>32091398
And they're sort of like sneakers. On other boots, there is a distinct heel, like
>>32091129
for example.

It seems like boots made for hiking and general outdoors stuff have a distinct heel, while many military boots (modern ones at least) have flat soles. What is the reason for this? Are the flat soled ones better for long marches with a lot of gear? Is it just aesthetics? Maybe it has something to do with heels being easier to trip on stuff or have it catch somewhere?

>>32106126
Why being able to change the soles is a bad thing?

>>32092612
do palladiums come in wide or extra wide sizes?

>>32099800
why would i want a SCAR-H buttstock?

>>32101022
Ive had the iron rangers for about a year, i can say theyre great boots and have held up well in rain sleet and snow, but i wouldnt operate in them desu. They are more good looking as opposed to operating in

>>32096839 see
>>32091398

>>32105500
Apparently these are A LOT of bang for the buck

>>32110917
One of the best bang for bucks out there

>>32109550
Because when the outer sole starts to come off, and that happens rather often, it can't be properly reattached.
Resoling the entire thing is possible, but is rather tricky and time consuming.

>>32110044
kek

>>32109550
I've heard they are just designed to fail at some point and the sole starts crumbling apart. Then you just replace the boots.

>>32094861
Red Wings used to be good.

>>32091129
I bought Frye 12" harness boots for riding (and everyday wearing). Best boot is best

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>>32112323
forgot pic

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>>32091129
Hanwag Alaska GTX are god-tier

>>32111943
>designed to fail
Those boots are issued by the army and last 10 years at minima. That's not what I would call designed to fail

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>>32111943
You're thinking of it's predecessor, the BW Kampfstiefel 2000. These were indeed notorious for midsoles that started crumbling apart after about 2 years, not all of them have it though.

>>32110157
But those danner tachyons look unlined and thin, while they're a good color for the winter, nothing about them looks like it'd be a good choice for any sort of cold environment.

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The One and Only.
Probably doesn't get much better than this.

>>32112587
How do you tell the difference? Is there some mark I should be looking for? I feel like a lot of sellers would take advantage of a buyer and sell them the disposable boot at the quality boots price.

>>32114706
They don't even look the same. Just compare the two pictures

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>>32091129
Please send me encouragement to break in my new boots that came in today: I haven't had a new pair of boots in years, and the stiffness and lack of familiar comfort is seriously putting me off.

Pic related

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>>32114706
They look plenty different to know which one is which

just get some doc martens if you can made in uk
it's the best

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>>32114751
You can do it anon

>>32114999
Trips get confirms.

Thank you.

>>32115020
>>32114751
Sauce

>>32115524
You want some like mine I just got?

See >>32103776
Order a full size down: I ordered 10.5 instead of 11, and they're still a bit big.

>>32115612
Aye, wasn't sure if you were that anon or not. Good luck breaking them in! I love the look of boondockers, I just bought some corcoran jump boots though.

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Digging my Tofanes so far

>>32091398
This guy has the right idea with he words:

GOOD FOR SHIFTER CLEARANCE

I see a lot of boots ITT that might have a hard time getting under the average shifter without adjustments.

>>32114751
Just throw them on and wear them everywhere. Nothing beats the feeling of well broken in boots. Just lace them up and go for a hike. You'll be stuck out in the woods with nothing to do besides walk. It might suck at first but it's so worth it later on.

>>32116126
I'm trying to wear them as much as possible. Trying to bend and squat and shit as much as possible while wearing them. I hope I don't separate the heel from the upper though, cos one of them looks like it's on its way to doing that

>>32107608
This

>>32114751
Those are nice, what kind of boots are those?

>>32118404
Another anon gave me shit, but they're replica WWII US roughout boots, from SM Wholesale. Say what you will about spending 170 on a damn replica, but the way I see it is good boots cost around that either way.

Anyway, they seem like nicely made boots: thick leather, good stitching, ect. STIFF soles though.