Boots

fayer

gandalf wrote: »

Wondering if anyone knows anywhere I can pick up a pair of Tracpac/Mil-com Patrol boots in Ireland. I got a pair a couple of years ago from Irish Combat Accessories Online but they seem to have gone tits up.

Have you called protac? They usually have a good stock.

gandalf

Cheers man but they don't do that brand. I may look at one of the Magnums as well.

fayer

gandalf wrote: »

Cheers man but they don't do that brand. I may look at one of the Magnums as well.

I have a pair of Magnums, very comfortable.

thermo

was in protac today they are doing watherproof magnums for €95, reduced from €150.
the problem IMO with magnums are they only last a year with constant use after that they fail in epic proportions. :mad:

OzCam

I just ordered a pair of these. Only 5 sizes available, though.

If they're comfortable and they last a couple of years I'll be happy. Can't beat 40 USD (I had a coupon for another $10 off) for a pair of brand new boots.

I bought a pair of Danner USMC Hot Weather boots from Patriot Surplus last year, they're good to deal with and the boots are great. I probably should have got a 10 instead of a 9.5 but it just limits what socks I wear with them.

These are brand new, surplus, still in the box combat boots. These are the former official issue boots made in America, not overseas. The boots were made for our combat forces to U.S. milspecs. Are you seeking a top quality boot for a great price? These black combat boots are the perfect choice. Because these are US Made boots, they are constructed to a higher standard than foreign manufactured boots.

This boot is identical to the Altama 7852 which retails for $100.00 or more. Don't pass on this deal!

Made with top grain leather
Laces are designed to tighten with a quick pull from the top.
Removable insole.
One piece vulcanized lug sole.
Ten inches tall.
Mildew and water resistant.
Manufactured in the United States of America by either Wellco or McRae Footwear.

PEP_C

ASI Casper wrote: »

As far as I'm concerned, Lowa Combat GTX are the daddy of military boots. "Rugged & robust" would be an understatement. They take serious amounts of abuse and have great shock absorption.

+1

Lowa are the dogs. 53 degrees north have the civilian version of the GTX and mountain boot. Both excellent.

Meindl Army Gore used to be availible in the great outdoors, expensive and lasted only 2 weeks out on the ground up in the glen....for such a costly item.....not good. Plus they induced friction burns....not blisters....but actual burns on the balls of the feet making it painful at first and then nearly impossible to walk in them or anything else after 2-3 days of constant use. Nightmare.

SNAKEDOC

the most important thing is to get a pair that suit you everybody here seems to love theirs and they all have different boots. your feet are very different and the right boot fot you is not always the right for someone else. so my advise is to pick a few pairs try them on and don't make a decision until you are sure.