Boots

[Stumpy]

What kinda boots you got? What kinda boots you want?

Talk about boots!

 

[M. Sage]

Probably the toughest I've ever had: Altama mil-spec jungle boots. They lasted me about five years, including two tough hiking trips up into mountains in New Mexico. They were a complete bitch to break-in, but once I did they were comfortable. Just had to throw better insoles in them.

My cheap Columbias I used on the last hiking trip were lighter, more supportive and a hell of a lot more comfortable, though.

 

[alexrex20]

well, what kind of boots are you asking about?

hiking boots? i wear Merrell mid-high tops.

dress boots? Lucchese 1883 Mad Dog in dark brown goatskin

work boots? Wolverine steel toe lace-up

 

[AKM]

I need some new boots but NO ONE makes anything big enough. Need to special order but if I get them and they dont fit Im screwed.

 

[Elbe]

AKMike - for western try JB Hill Texas or for regular try sarashoes.com (yes they make mens). They also offer the "Chicago School of Shoemaking" to make your own (bummer it's in Chicago).

 

[ChunkyMonkey]

For my sh*t kickers with my blue jeans I go with Ariat. While working at the PD I have a few different pair ranging from
Bates
http://www.militaryboots.com/news/w...s-boots-individual-comfort-system-300x243.jpg
Converse
http://www.policefeet.com/assets/images/converse/c8875main.jpg
Thoroughgood
https://www.midwestboots.com/Thorogood-Work-Shoes-Boots-834-6889-L.jpg
Oakley
http://www.fashionwindows.net/images/2009/05/si_assault_boot.jpg
Under Armor
http://www.crackerboystoys.com/images/products/2289.jpg
I rotate the boots out quite a bit or pending weather since some are waterproof/resistent better than others.

 

[AKM]

AKMike - for western try JB Hill Texas or for regular try sarashoes.com (yes they make mens). They also offer the "Chicago School of Shoemaking" to make your own (bummer it's in Chicago).

depending on brand I wear a 16 or 17.....If they made those in DECENT looking boots and shoes id be suprised lol. Hell Id be suprised if they made that size period lol

 

[AKM]

Holy crap starting at 825? yeah I wont be getting those anytime soon.

 

[Elbe]

Holy crap starting at 825? yeah I wont be getting those anytime soon.

Yes, better to put that money toward your next gun and tolerate aching feet.

 

[Mikewood]

Look for stores that have a website order and return at store policy.
For instance at cavenders you can buy on line and if the boot doesn't fit take it back to a store for credit. Then make the store order you another pair. Its a pain but will save you the stocking fee

 

[ZX9RCAM]

depending on brand I wear a 16 or 17.....

 

[texas_teacher]

I've got a pair of Tony Llama square toes that are great work boots and all arounds. I've also got a pair of bullhide Larry Mahan's that I wear to work all the time. The go great with slacks or a pair of nice jeans, and the tall sides offer my ankle the support that I need after being so hard onnthem from running and surgeries. I've got another pair of Tony Llamas on order and I've got my eye on a pair of Tin Hauls with the clear printed bottoms. More as a wear to teach in boot than a functional work boot.

 

[lalonguecarabine]

I wear these boots often just casually with jeans:

Cabela's: Cabela's 10" Plain-Toe Roughneck S.A.W. Work Boots

I like them a lot because you can work your ass off in them if you need to, but they're also quite comfortable to wear whenever.

Aside from those, I've stopped wearing boots all the time. I usually alternate those out with several pairs of Sketchers shoes.

 

[Young Gun]

Might as well use pics lol. I like boots, if I'm not in a pair of boots I've got high-top shoes of some kind on.

I've worn these the last few years. Good, cheap enough, durable Durango chip-toe harness boots.

I want a pair of these Ariat's next - Ariat Rambler Men's Brown Bomber Wide Square Toe Western Boots | Cavender's Boot City

 

[shooterfpga]

i used to wear justins, now i wear ariats. i wear boots all day, everyday. ariats are very comfortable and last just a bit longer.

 

[lalonguecarabine]

^^^

That pic was taken just seconds before his boss walked in and yelled: "HEY! WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH YOUR FEET KICKED UP ON THE DESK? YOU THINK YOU'RE ON BREAK OR SOMETHING?"

 

[TheDan]

I've got a few pair of regular old combat boots. They are actually pretty comfortable if you swap out the insoles with Dr Scholls or the like and after they break in. I see no real reason to upgrade, but I'd like to try a pair of the new Converse boots. They look good and functional... I used to have a pair of really nice mesh and leather boots I picked up at the BX, but by the time my enlistment was up they were pretty worn out. I forget what those were called, but they weren't your typical "jungle" mesh boot. They were nice.

 

[TrailDust]

I want a pair of square-toed boots, but you can't find a place in this whole damn state with boots worthy of buying. Online? Don't know of a good place, I'm open to suggestions myself.

 

[M. Sage]

I've got a few pair of regular old combat boots. They are actually pretty comfortable if you swap out the insoles with Dr Scholls or the like and after they break in. I see no real reason to upgrade, but I'd like to try a pair of the new Converse boots. They look good and functional... I used to have a pair of really nice mesh and leather boots I picked up at the BX, but by the time my enlistment was up they were pretty worn out. I forget what those were called, but they weren't your typical "jungle" mesh boot. They were nice.

My now-dead Altamas had a different sole than the standard jungle boots. They had a Vibram Sierra sole. Much better for all-around use. Might not have been quite as good in knee deep mud, but luckily I never wore them in much of that...

 

[proforguns]

I still have an OLD pair of Dr Martins still real comfortable, if it stays cold long enough I might wear em.