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>>34609734
I wear these.

>>34609734

probably some kind of snicker shoes lol

i once spent a couple of months on a rocky desert island (a scientific expedition) using some similar high boots and i hate that crap since that, they are very inconvenient to climb, hard for your feet and eventually they tear apart too

>>34609734
I don't know about 'favorite' since I have only owned a few pair in my life. I currently wear a pair of Georgia Boot Diamond Trax, and they've been pretty good to me. Last time I wore them out, I got a little bit of rub on the ball of my foot, but after a year of regular wear, that's not a major criticism.

I'm thinking about picking up a new pair sometime after these get too worn out, so I'd love to see more suggestions.

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>>34609734
Quest 12D

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lurking for new /out/ boots

>>34609796
I don't know about islands but I'm less innawoods and more innaswamp. It's usually those boots and some snake gaiters, but I like them

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>>34609806
These are the Diamond Trax. Thought I'd add a pic since others have.

>>34609734
Those are literally what Ian has worn for at least a year now.

>>34609849
there weren't much places where to go but one had to jump on the shore stones and to climb quite a lot. those higher than your ankle things were inconvenient for that

probably they are better for swamps i dunno

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>>34609734

>simpletons

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>>34609734
Danner Tanicus.

Feels like wearing tennis shoes while being sturdy and durable, waterproof as well.

love my Rockies

had a few friends buy Oakley boots at the PX (they're so light! Paper-thin!) and they fell apart after a month

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>>34609734
These:
>simple
>comfortable
>durable
>dry quickly
>can take insoles out and wear thin socks under THICK wool socks if it's cold

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>>34609734
what is the appeal of these things?

>>34610115
warm

>>34609734
running shoes or wellingtons, combat boots are obsolete and trail shoes are for larpers

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I really like the look of Vietnam era combat boots, I just think they look cool. Can anyone here offer a place to get a pair at a decent price?

>>34610639
but not water proof right?

>>34610696
I would add muck boots.

I use muck arctic pro. I'm in upper MI though. Also darn tough socks. extratough boots are good for watery stuff.

>>34610921
Depends, some are. It's definitely waterproof on the rubber part.

>>34610981
You would be from the UP. Typical.

*sips starbucks while moping over a broken nail in Ann Arbor*

Fell for the 5.11 meme, bought atac storm boots. They're comfy as hell but the leather is garbage.

>>34610094
>durable

I have some clarkes too because I think they look nice, but let's not kid ourselves here. These things will NOT hold up to abuse or be comfortable on long hikes.

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Spring/summer/fall: Lowa Zephyr TF Hi GTX(wish I got the non-mil colored ones), left
Winter: Lowa Hunter GTX Evo Extreme (stupid name but they're fugging nice.

>>34609734
>waiting for a cute trap to post combat boots then take them off to reveal damp striped socks

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I'm a southern California weenie hut jr. kinda guy who's going to be spending 11 months abroad in a place that averages between 4 to 6 meters of snow seasonally. So, I bought this pair of Corcorans.

What should I know about keeping boots happy in freezing, snowy climes?

>>34611254
They aren't Clarks, they're good repro US WWII roughout boots.

>>34612250
you will destroy leather boots in the snow. get some now boots. as much as they're hated, bean boots are pretty good for the price. don't get the fur lined ones unless you're going to be outside in negative temperatures for hours.

also, bring some nice wool socks

>>34612823
>now boots
snow boots*

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>>34610094

Pretty much same as mine, handmade in NZ with brass stiched leather midsole and screws sole. No PU to degrade in the midsole and being unlined they dry quickly when wet.

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>>34610094
>>34613039
If you can do without the roughout feature, rufflander makes some nice unlined leather boots and varusteleka offer their särmä classic boots.

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>>34609734
Danner anything.

>>34610765
These are cheap, can't vouch for the fit or quality.

>>34611193
I bought a pair of 5.11 boots, they were given to the Salvation Army 2 weeks later. Poor fit.

Danner Acadias in mojave brown
Merrell Moab Mid GTX

>>34611322
Is the zephyrs nice for innadesert? Looking at them but I don't know how warm they are.

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>>34610019

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>>34609734
I wear some Danner TFX G3 for drills, and Danner mountain 600s for daily wear. Love Danners boots, worth every penny.

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Anyone got experience with Danner's East Ridge boots? How comparable are they to Acadias? Still pretty narrow in the toes?

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>>34609734
I've been wearing the same pair of Original SWAT steel toe boots everyday for about 2 and a half years.
About a month ago one of the side zippers broke and now I'm thinking about buying another pair of steel toe and a pair of "assault" boots.

>>34609734
How important is it that a hiking boot is waterproof and how bad is it if it has a steel toe?

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How are these Swiss K90 boots for hiking?

>>34613690
>Danner anything

Don't they have a lot of boots made in China now? I know the US ones are still good, but I wouldn't trust the durability of chink boots.

>>34615315
>hiking boot is waterproof
strongly discouraged if you're in wet conditions. let the feet breathe.

>steel toe
for what purpose?

>>34615421
>let the feet breathe
Good point.
>what purpose
None. The boots I'm looking at are steel toed and I assume that it would restrict movement and even cause pain on long hikes.

>>34615445
i'd skip it. no need for the extra weight on your feetsies.

I hike in FL, new hikers always show up in waterproof boots. They take a dip knee high and are miserable for the rest of the hike as they slosh around. get some good socks and carry a spare just in case, you'll be much happier.

>>34612823
O-oh. Now I feel even worse for my motorcycle boots that I slogged through the snow in in Estonia and Russia.

I have one pair of comfy wool Carhartts, I was going to buy 5 or 6 more so I can rotate through. I had to wear the same boots and same pair of wool socks for 2 weeks (although I had a thin cotton ankle sock under the wool sock).

To elaborate on use, though, I need footwear(boots) that I can walk around in inside the city; commuting, errands, drinking until red in the face, etc.

Thanks though. I'm desert people and I have 0 experience in anything that isn't dry heat.

The only boots I have found to be better than Danners and Whites are Meindl full height boots. Comfy enough to sleep in out of the box, leather holds up to snow and water, fairly light, never come untied. Im on my third pair in five years and wear them every day to work and for hunting and trapping all winter.

>>34615510
>I need footwear(boots) that I can walk around in inside the city; commuting, errands, drinking until red in the face, etc.

I've been rotating through a couple pairs of Merrill Moab's for a few year for this purpose. They're pretty cheap, grip well and don't look too conspicuous.

They hold up OK innawoods, but they do wear quickly if your on hard rock.

>>34613062
Thanks but I already have boots lol. Also can't stand the looks of the toe boxes of those boots or the särmä boots

>>34609734
Is a more or less aggressive tread better for hiking?

>>34615553
Just wanted to put the info out there. Finding unlined leather boots for real use can be a challenge. I considered american reenactment boots for a while, but I have no idea where to find quality ones in europe.

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>>34613910

>Y-you T-too

>>34615360
boots are terrible for hiking

Not OP but I got a new job that requires me to wear black shoes. Since I'm going to be outside a bunch going to use it as an excuse to get some black combat style boots, what are good and cheap?

>>34610094
Anyone have a link or a name

>>34612250
you can't. might as well buy a new pair of boots now.

I just want some nike sfb boots because I live in the devils armpit desert arizona. they seem light and breathable enough for desert shooting. do any stores stock them or is it a online only kind of thing?

>>34613845
I've done a bit of warm weather hiking in them and they've done pretty good, but not in the desert environment. You may want to go for Lowa's non-GTX version like the Z-8S or the elite desert's. Buy off Shoebuy and find a 25% off code.

>>34620171
S&M Wholesale US Army Roughout boots. If you don't want them to be big on ya, buy a size down.

>>34612250
Why you wearing tanker boots nigga.

>>34610921
I have a pair of Sorels that are entirely waterproof. Think they treat the canvas part or something like that.

>>34609829
This.

>>34621020
Thanks m8

>>34621067
There are things I know about; there I make better choices.

Then there are the things I don't know anything about, which is a greater volume than the things I know about; there I go "those look cool, price isn't bad. Bought!"

I've already put them in the "disposable," category based on this thread. Frankly, throwing them away means I don't have to bring them back with me, and I get to travel a little bit lighter or bring back more goods.

>>34620671
Easy come, easy go. Everything is temporary, anyways.

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There's no other option.

>>34621666
I wear those Salomons far right. Things are awesome.

Nice trips anon. I came here to post these.

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>>34621666

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>>34621687
Good choice anon, the second pair from the right are actually almost 3 years old, the reason they look so good still is because I through them into the washing machine now and then. Worn everyday, damn tuff. If I had to go to war I'd do it in salomons.

>>34621721
Nice izula too. You have impeccable taste sir. I also carry one and an esee 3mil

>>34609734
This

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Usually Moab mids. But sometimes I like a boot with a higher top so I go with Bellevilles which are pretty light and have a nice cushioned sole.

>>34621666
Bought a pair of Quest 4Ds a few weeks back. Feel great, bu I've only worn them around town and in the house but haven't had the opportunity to take them out yet. Am I in for any bad surprises?

>>34609829
>>34621299
Good for hiking, personally mine died after a month of trail work.

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The only pair you'll ever need.

>>34622187
>Boots failing after a month of use.
Did you deliberate smash them against discarded saw blades and broken glass?

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Thought these were going to be gay when I was first issued them but once I broke them in they became easily my favorite pair of boots to wear, better than Solomon XA's or Quests in my opinion.

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>>34609734
Rubber boots. Seriously.

Suitable for all 4 seasons, easy and quick to change socks or let your feet breathe on breaks, need no maintenance, totally waterproof, etc so on.

Combat boots suck in long term forest warfare.

Also best for all kind of yard work. Combat boots are for larpers.

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As an austrian I love my austrian meme boots. Look good, can use them for hiking and climbing or just normal use. Also comfy af

>>34622897
those fuckers are going to have knee problems before they're 30.

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I know this is going to be a meme but I really like my converse boots

>>34622122
the surprise is that you will be ruined for all other boots from that point on.

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>>34609734
I wear pic related for work. No complaints so far.

>>34610094
It's not 1943 anymore grandpa

>>34623119
LEO?
If so, where at? I wear the same boots, they're comfy after about 8mo

>>34622897
>Rubber boots
>4 seasons
How.

>>34623169
Nah, private contractor. Took about a week for them to break in. Only complaint is that putting them on is kind of a pain.

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Seems like I am the only straight over here...

>>34623313
Only steers and queers are from Texas.

>>34622726
Nope. It was a bit of an overstatement though, some of the plastic eyelets were damaged and the laces were barely staying on. I could have had them repaired, but instead I returned them and got some boots that I'll be able to use for fire next season.

>>34623313
>Queers and steers
So which are you?

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>>34623335
And I don't see any horns.

>>34623362
Being this is /k/ I assume both he's probably a very fat homosexual

>>34623135
They work though.

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>looking at all the nice boots
>Think about going innawoods with a pair
>Remember I live in suburban Chicago where the closest thing to "innawoods" is is the park
Help me

>>34624227
Go onnalake instead my Nigga. Water is just as calming sometimes. Row row row your boat.

>>34624390
But you can't bring your gun onnalake

>>34624227
>live in urban jungle
>cry that you don't have a jungle anywhere near

>>34622122
I got the Origins. They're the most comfortable footwear I've ever owned

>>34624407
Umm really?

>>34610765
https://www.amazon.com/Maelstrom-COMMANDO-Military-Vulcanized-Protection/dp/B01AVGPIZE
Maelstrom Commando boots. I've been using my pair for about 4 months now, though just regular every day walking. They've held up so Only comes in black though and pretty comfy out of the box. Only thing to be wary of is the initial smell when you open the box.

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Red wings are GOAT

>>34624534
Goofy clown shoe shape and toe box.

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>>34624227
Get some heavy as fuck combat/work boots to buss some nigga's melons, shit's max comfy.

>>34613690
>>34610765
jewbay for a USGI surplus set. dont get rothco. remove the metal punji stick liner.

I want a solomon set tho

>>34615360
>using KS for anything

Don't do it.

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My friend recommended pic related paraboots after my shitty 30 dollar ones wore out. Can anybody else with a pair of these tell me how good they hold up?


>>34624513
I have this exact pair. The rubber bottoms have come off to where I have to super glue it, and there's virtually no ankle support. To be fair though, I am putting it through quite a bit of abuse.

>>34626899
Not him, but what's wrong with them? I've seen a pair at a surplus shop, and they seemed really high quality.

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i like these
http://corcoranandmatterhorn.com/Item.asp?Style=1949&CategoryID=28&Gender=M

>>34610115
Good in snow/extreme cold.

I have a pair of lightly used La Sportiva Trango S boots that are awesome, very light and only cost me $100

unfortunately they are bright red.

Is there a way to color a shoe with a leather/synthetic/goretex upper?

Do all of you love in cold places? Does anyone have recomendations for desert environment? Thought about trying palladiums but thought that cheapish rubber would get hot as fuuuck with the sun in triple digit weather.

Pls help.

>>34612250
you're gonna hate those buckles

>>34613690
My 5.11s are the most comfortable boots I own. They've hed up to 6 months of outdoor landscaping 8 hours a day.

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I've worn these for the past year and a half. Good shoes. The leather lasts, the soles have done well. Only problem is the steel toes gets heavy. They were used primarily for work but also for play.

can anyone recommend any boots for under $60 suitable for hiking/innawoods? Not gonna be for daily use daily use or anything. More like a couple times a month. I have waterproof snow boots, but nothing suitable for hiking at the moment. I've been searching eBay/Amazon.

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Even with the solid rubber sole the boot itself will last longer than said sole

They may not be the comfiest but damn do they last forever

/k/ i need some suggestions for new boots
im looking for 6'-8', steel toe, waterproof and preferable suitable for hot climates

>>34633499

>water proof
>hot climates

do you want to steam boil your feet?

Breathability is key in hot climates not water proof even in the jungle

>>34610765
I was issued a pair. They fell apart 2 weeks later after any real amount of use. Don't even bother.

>>34633568
Marketing makes people believe that goretex(tm) membranes are basically magic.

>>34633568
first of all, sorry for my bad english.
in my experience you are very wrong.
i used waterproof shoes and 'breathable' shoes.
the speed of dryness was more or less the same between the waterproof shoe and the breathable ones.
actually in my experience, the key in high humidity areas (70%+)
is the sock. the better the sock, the dryer your feet. also if you can find socks with copper fiber, your feet will remain bacteria free.
i have been in places where the temperature sometimes reached 50c, and my feet never boiled. sure it was hot, not only in my feet but everywhere, but using the 'breathable' shoes would not change a thing. dont mention the fact that all the breathing holes in the fiber are clogged so fast in salt water and sea sand. go through mud with breathable shoe and once it drys up, and its will probably begin to tear the fabric. maybe not in the first time of us but fast enough if you make the muddy roads into an habbit.

glad to see all the Danner boots ITT


I wear the tan 8" Rivot TFX

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>>34635350
forgot pic

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Best combat boots. bought these to replace the shit issued boots and i always recommend them

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>>34635525
What are they? I too am replacing shitty issued boots my military gave me, may as well be wearing runners on the hills. Also does anyone know if Meindl Black Cobra GTX boots would be any good for intensive loaded marching, hillwalk w/ weight etc. in wet conditions? Pic related.

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>>34609829
Do you fags who wear Salomons not realize they look like autist Sketchers?

>>34638056
Do you? Because you obviously have bad eyesight if you think I posted Salomons.

>>34612250
>he bought tanker boots
What a faggot

>>34637911
Rocky S2V. Half my regiment (infantry) has them. Pricey but it's fully worth it to make your life a lot more comfortable doing retarded army shit.

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>>34617431
that's right. boots are for marching

would /k/ ever buy boots online?