Which "Tactical" Boot?

[Super Dave]

I don't own any "tactical" boots per say, but I have been wearing plain, US made, size 10 1/2 wide Altima leather combat boots forever. Only boot that really fit my duck feet. No zippers, or fancy webbing. Just plain boots. The average pair last me 2 to 3 years, depending on what I do those three years. I wear them about 80% of the time. If not them, I am barefoot or wearing Tevas. The way I tear them up, a boot with cloth wouldn't last six months.

 

[Jack T.]

The lovely and talented Mrs. Jack T got me a pair of "Boot Campaign"Altama boots several years ago. Wore ém every day for a couple years, then replaced them with a pair of Bellville boots. Really pleased with both of those brands. Fine for the summer, and I pair them with heavy wool socks for the winter.

 

[promiseofwar]

Again, thanks everyone, good information and recommendations.

 

[Shodown]

I've had 2 pair of Merrell Moabs and have loved them. They are super comfortable, light and water proof. The first pair lasted me 3 years and I abused the hell out of them.

 

[doctorjj]

I have a pair of the Salomon GTX and they have been incredibly comfortable from the moment I put them on. I recommend them highly.

 

[Shadowrider]

Some of the Danner boots are on a pretty steep markdown right now on their site (up to 60%off). I would have already bought some but they are out of my size.

 

[Fredkrueger100]

The boot I was mentioning earlier in the thread was the danner melee. Very good tactical boot. Comfortable and waterproof. Has a gortex lining. They sell them at gelco.

 

[EP1985]

Don't know how well they are made, but Nike is making tactical boots now

 

[centraloklahoma]

Promiseofwar,

The very best boot I have ever used has been the Vasque Sundowner.

http://www.vasque.com/USD/product/mens-footwear/backpacking/sundowner-gtx-burgundy-7142-07142

In 1991 I purchased my first pair after a long 4 years of humping heavy packs while in the US Army wearing mainly the Army issue jungle boot. It was a major foot experience to change into a light but supportave boot. It may not be tactical looking nor is it even a high 6" boot, its a low light boot, that will last and is perfect if your walking long distances with a pack and need good foot protection, ankle support, and waterproofness.

Just an idea for a great boot. Buy online now but Backwoods up in Edmond at the time really helped me get the correct size and feel for the boot before I bought that first pair.

centraloklahoma

 

[UnSafe]

I've been very happy with Asolo trail boots. Light, fit my feet well and with the rubber toe cap, they don't get chewed up when grubbing around or riding the 4 wheelers.

I still have my last pair of old school tactical boots- Raichle Leather trail boots. Blackish blue leather, gore tex lined and fit like gloves. I ran a 10k road race in my first pair on a dare. Always fun to piss off other unit leaders during deployments, when they'd demand to know "Who authorized those". Funny, because 8-9 years later, the rest of the Army finally got it right and started issuing/ allowing comfortable, functional footwear.