Boots for Battle Pt's?

glic83

Hi all, been looking at boots for battle Pt's, has anyone used these?

http://www.polimil.co.uk/bates-tactical-sport-8-inch-boot.html

others Ive been looking are the under-armour

http://www.polimil.co.uk/under-armour-valsetz-tactical-boots-black.html

and magnum spiders

amurph0

Are you in the DF already?

Lowa's are pretty popular for Irish weather, so are Meindl's. Both brands offer boots that look a lot like Haix's but are a lot more comfortable and have the same level of water-proofing and ankle protection.

Frosty McSnowballs

I would second Meindl and Lowa!

The under armour boots are muck!

glic83

Yes, I'm in the DF , the Lowa's and Meindl's would be better suited for the ground imo, these boots would just be for Battle PT so the lighter and the more comfortable the better.

amurph0

glic83 wrote: »

Yes, I'm in the DF , the Lowa's and Meindl's would be better suited for the ground imo, these boots would just be for Battle PT so the lighter and the more comfortable the better.

Fair enough, 5.11 make a good range of light boots that are also waterproof, fantastic quality and are very comfortable.

I've owned the 5.11 ATAC Shield with side zip and they were hands down the most comfortable boot's I have ever worn in my life. The side zip is extremely durable as well, never failed on me and still worked when it was clogged up with mud, but you can get versions without the zip as well if you prefer.

Frosty McSnowballs

What's wrong with the Magnums for BPT?

Miceail22

My own two cents would be meindl eagles, lighter than haix so ideal to run in but give great support and protection for long tabs, Waterproofing lasts two with a little bit of dubbing. The boots you want for battle PT are the boots you want for going out on exercise /courses/ overseas with, train with the gear you expect to work in.

Only drawback can be a little bit pricey but If there is one area I wouldn't skimp on its boots as they are your wheels.

a/tel

I put the rubber insoles from Aldi into all my combat boots. Like wearing runners, unbelievably comfortable.

glic83

are they in aldi at the moment?

John Mongo

Adidas GSG9's.

Mutant Mass

Adidas GSG9's or Magnum spiders are what you want.

If its purely for BPT, then you don't need waterproofing, cause you're gonna get wet anyway, and they'll just be like two buckets of water.

Mr. Tezza

Senor Fancy Pants wrote: »

What's wrong with the Magnums for BPT?

Lack of ankle protection we were told? I an a pair of Meindl's myself, great boot and super comfy!

Frosty McSnowballs

Mr. Tezza wrote: »

Lack of ankle protection we were told? I an a pair of Meindl's myself, great boot and super comfy!

Yeah the issued ones are **** for support.

If you go onto www.rvops.co.uk you could get a pair of proper Magnums....not the bargain basement **** we get issued.

discus

What's all the hype, im all about issued boots.

Mr. Tezza

In the reserves we don't get issued Haix boots... reason why I bought Meindl's

BigDuffman

If you're buying a boot specifically for Battle PT. I'd stay well clear of a waterproof boot. It just means you will carting around bootfulls of water and extra weight (also don't have your trousers tied in too tight or you may end up with MC hammer pants with a few kilos of water till the drain!).

If you want a light weight boot and have the reddies for it. I've used GSG9s, they're very light and wouldn't advise using them out on the ground as very little support and wouldn't be tabbing very far in them with any major weight. But for going through tank tracks etc they are ideal.

I've also heard good things about bates boots (non-GTX)

glic83

Went for the under armour in the end lads but thanks for the replies,the under armour are very light and comfortable and imo are ideal for this purpose, thanks again.

Brixworkwear

Hi folks I know this is an old thread and sorry to pull it up again but we supply the Haix boots to the PDF and if your in the reserves give us a shout and we will look after you as best we can on price.

If its light weight your after the Haix black eagle all leather is the way to go. The Haix GSG9 will offer a little more support and remain light. The Haix Tibet will offer fantastic ankle protection and support. All are Goretex. You can get us on 04782400 my name is Gerry.

Regards
Gerry

Manic Moran

We're a little reluctant to allow commercial advertising, as it were, on this forum, but I'm inclined to leave this post be for now as it's specific and on-topic (And useful for RDF lads).

Just be careful you don't do this too often.

Brixworkwear

Manic Moran wrote: »

We're a little reluctant to allow commercial advertising, as it were, on this forum, but I'm inclined to leave this post be for now as it's specific and on-topic (And useful for RDF lads).

Just be careful you don't do this too often.

Apologies Gent. Just trying to help out wherever we can.