What Kind Of Boots Do You Prefer

[FO4LIFE]

To all the retired and active soldiers whether ranger or not , I am just asking what boots do you prefer ? I have tried all sorts but just cant seem to find a good pair ? Any suggestions ?

[CloakAndDagger]

I was happy with my black Jungle Boots (this was the pre-ACU days), and the Desert Boots were pretty comfy too, but the soles on the Deserts were a bit soft (wearing out too quick), and there were a lot of Deserts poorly stitched together at that time (ca. 2002).

Having been out of the Army for a little while now, I can't vouch for what's currently authorized footwear, but if you go with all-leather boots, they need a sizable amount of time to break-in the sidewalls.

Also, if your reception station was like mine, you'll be much happier with a boot exactly one size larger than they gave you, but possibly narrower. Example:

reception issued, after a bit of a fight, plenty of blisters during break-in: 7 1/2 W
post-BCT, self-chosen, and mostly comfy with no blisters: 8 1/2 R

My last recommendation is that you immediately replace the insoles that come with the boots.

[Reiver]

To all the retired and active soldiers whether ranger or not , I am just asking what boots do you prefer ? I have tried all sorts but just cant seem to find a good pair ? Any suggestions ?

For What Use? Just as there is no "one over the world camo", there is no "one over the world boot". Narrow your requirement, and you'll get a more relevent response.

[Oto-Man]

This topic was addressed awhile back and had some good info...Personally, for general purpose I still stand by my Danner Acadia selection; Gore-Tex, Thinsulate- but boots are analagous to women's shoes: where you gonna wear them, what are you going to be doing in them, does the color match your belt, etc. Bottom line though is if you try to find a bargain they'll end up costing you real quick.

Leave it to a 3rd Batt. guy to compare mens boots to womens shoes...

but he is correct...I still have a pair of Jungles that are more comfortable than socks, and Danners are heavy, but comfy...

[K.Ingraham]

DRY boots. The first thing a 2d Battboy will think of.

Learn to take care of your footgear.