Good, All Around Combat Boots?

[xRUSTYx]

Hey Guys,

 

My wife returned a few things to zappos so now we have a credit on file that's been sitting for like a year.  I buy shoes about once every 5 years, but figured, I should get a good set of combat boots.  Boots I can go hiking in, or do just about anything "Tacticooool" in :woohoo:

 

Anyways .... I started my research, and it looks like many of our armed forces over seas run Danner boots.  Wanted to see what you guys thought of them or what your favorite sort of boots are?

 

Outside of Danner, I've been wondering about these Bates boots:  http://zappos.com/bates-footwear-delta-8-desert-tan#prdInfo

 

Zappos doesn't sell Danner, but they do sell the Bates.  $150 is a pretty penny for boots, but some of the Danner ones run $300+ ...

 

So, with that said.  What sort of boots do you like & run ?

 

[TGO David]

I have a pair of Danner #47000 "Instigator" boots that I bought just before Christmas and absolutely love them.   WorkingPersonStore.com had the best price at the time.  Expect about a 3 week wait.

[gjohnsoniv]

I like my Danner's. Merrell's are also good, but may not meet your requirements of being tacticool.

[swim615]

Not really taticool, but I have been running a pair of Danner 6in Explorers for work. They were my 1st set of Danners and I have nothing but good things to say about them. I do landscape/lawncare work. My boots get wet almost every day either by the dew or mud and water. Which wears boots out in a hurry. I walk several miles working everyday as well.

Until my Danners most boots would make 6 months at the most no matter what brand I tried. These are almost a year old and still waterproof and the leather is in good shape as well. I may need to resole them soon because the tread is getting thin and I do not want to slip while running equipment or anything.

[Reaper]

I'm not nearly as high dollar here. I love the Brahma blackirontough boots. Steeltoe with thinsulate. Under $50 at walmart. I spend up to 16 hours a day in these working out in the elements and they have yet to fail me.

[Caster]

Checka website called Campbell Yard sales dot com.  You can get steals from soldiers who quit, upgrade or just hard up for cash.  I see Danner boots on there regularly.  

[xRUSTYx]

Thanks everyone!

 

Keep the suggestions & reviews coming!

 

Great site Caster! 

[UncleJak]

I have both danner and bates.  If I had to pick one: BATES!

[Dennis1209]

I guess you get what you pay for?

 

I've got a pair of high top Danners I purchased a very long time ago, they are Gore Tex lined and I think it was only the first or second year they came out with Gore Tex.

 

Still going strong and with their 3rd pair of boot laces  :up:

 

Oh, and I forgot to mention, a pair of Dr. Shoals or this new gell foot padding goes a long, long way in foot comfort what-ever you purchase.

Edited January 11, 2013 by Dennis1209

[scoutfsu]

Merrel Sawtooth

Nike SFB

Oakley

Belville 390

 

Green superfeet and you're good to go.

[walton6467]

I love my desert tan Blackhawks, that I bought from a soldier. I also love my black leather Magnum high top lace up/zipper boots. They wear forever. Either would be under $150 on the internet.

[Spots]

I've got three different sets of USMC issued Bates that I love. The set I wear in the woods and for being tacticool are the ones we got with our frog gear on my last deployment. Excellent, comfy boots

 

 

My work boots are bates steel toe desert boots that I got issued for using in the shop and I wore out several sets of them and never had a complaint. I am rough on boots and got about a year out of them before they got out of regs ratty, but still completely wearable.

Edited January 11, 2013 by Spots

[173rdABN]

been through handfuls of army issued boots. SUCK, every last one. blackhawk warrior wears are ok. fall apart fast. same with oakleys. 

 

Asolo Fugitives, best boots EVER. hands down. I'll never buy another boot. Battalion is issuing them, and holding up great from what I hear from friends. And mine have been with me for a couple rounds in Afghanistan and not even broke a stitch yet. worth the money. 

[Guest carter]

MARTY & LIZZ! all i gotta say for good almost brand new boots for a fraction of the regular price... but i did break down over the holidays and buy me a pair of nike SFB

[BC in TN]

I understand you have an in-store credit and asked specifically about the Bates.

They'll do you good & are reasonably comfortable.

[East_TN_Patriot]

I always wore Magnum Stealth during my law enforcement days.  I tried Rocky and Bates boots, but never found them as comfortable as the Magnums.  The Magnums also seemed to hold up quite well. 

 

As far as simple, basic, all-around combat boots, I was always a fan of the standard military issue ones that they used back in the 1980s-90s.  They were an all leather upper with a very durable rubber sole.  Nothing fancy, but once broken in and with a nice cushy insole added, they were great IMHO.

Edited January 13, 2013 by East_TN_Patriot

[alwaysonjohn]

i used to wear bates gx-8s, but now since my department occasionally buys us shoes i'll get what they offer (5.11 ATAC Storms) but they don't last as long or feel as comfortable.

[runco]

I have no experience in this subject, but I do read books.  I recall reading about what the special teams wear:  http://www.adidas.com/us/product/mens-outdoor-gsg9-2-boots/E1309

[Guest Wildogre]

Danner Go Devils, I wore a pair for a number of years daily in both field and garrison. I got them back in 85, wore them till I got out in 91. Still have them, in fact wore them today walking the dog in the sleet. Buy once, cry once. 

[alwaysonjohn]

yeah, i was about to say look at the gsg-9.2 high boots.  they are "supposed" to be very nice and I may get them for my next boot (if my department doesn't get me any).  Zappos has them for over $40 over retail though. I can't really recommend them since i haven't bought a pair yet, but that also means I can't say anything bad.  supposedly they run narrow though so get 1/2 size bigger if that's the route you want to go.

http://www.zappos.com/adidas-gsg-9-2

[plank white]

My wife bought me these and they are by far my favorite and you just cant beat the zipper IMO but Im kind of a 5.11 fanboy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 http://www.511tactical.com/All-Products/Footwear/ATAC-8-Coyote-Boot.html

Edited January 19, 2013 by plank white

[Guest Xmidnite_riderX]

32 years service and still servingmy choice is danners first and bates second, my danners are 5 years old and look almost new with a little wear on the soles, the last pair of bates i had lasted almost 2 years wearing them every day