If you must hike in boots, "combat" or hiking?

Andrew Colglazier said:
If you are considering ECCO boots, I recommend these -
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These are the ECCO "Track 5" boot. Here is how they are described -

Durable lug sole provides all-terrain traction in a cleanly styled ankle boot crafted from smooth oiled leather. Gore-Tex® lining ensures waterproof protection while allowing the foot to breathe.

I bought these two years ago and have been wearing them almost every day for all kinds of activities, from hiking to construction since then.

They are durable and just a really good all around boot.

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Andy
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I'll check them out, thanks.

Ramm9 said:
It just might be worth it for you to invest in some custom or semi-custom boots. Look into Russell Moccasin, Limmer, and the Whites a few have mentioned.
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If the ECCO's and Danners don't work, I'll look at these, thanks. It's not fun having non-standard feet. You'd have thought the Army would have issued me replacement feet, but no..... :D

It really is interesting reading this. There are so many different feet types with their associated problems and cures, this thread would be a podiatrist's dream - or nightmare...
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When I was in the military we all bought our own boots because the issues crap was just that, crap for the most part. It also depends on the unit/branch because I've seen whole teams of guys when I was deployed with top notch gear. It's all about money and if the leadership team is willing to spend it. The only exception was the cold weather stuff. They really spent some good money on cold weather stuff.
 
myright said:
When I was in the military we all bought our own boots because the issues crap was just that, crap for the most part. It also depends on the unit/branch because I've seen whole teams of guys when I was deployed with top notch gear. It's all about money and if the leadership team is willing to spend it. The only exception was the cold weather stuff. They really spent some good money on cold weather stuff.
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I have the same exact experiences with issue gear. Some units have rediculously high budgets and others can't afford Simmons scopes for their designated marksmans rifles. 95% of general issue stuff I find is crap, unless you're talking about cold weather, in which they spare no expense. Thick wool and polypro, great baselayers and shells. If you want a nice winter parka without spending alot of money, check out some milsurp stuff. Nice waffled down fill with thick durable canvas or nylon shells. I wound up replacing ALL of my issued gear-socks, boots, teeshirts, uniforms, everything. Unless I was working with C wire or doing something similar that would blatantly destroy my boots, I wore Converse assault boots because they were cheap (65 bucks) light, comfortable, breathable, low maintenance and durable. I hiked them to death once I got out, it took three years of constant wear and tear to finally break them. Pretty sure I could have extended the life with diligent shoe gooing but... meh.
 
My choice of boot depends on my plans. When hiking, especially when wet, I usually wear my Danner hikers. If I am doing an urban jaunt, I will lace up the Bates boots because they are cooler and more comfortable. If I am in a drier environment, I will wear my 5.11 Desert Boots. My main concern is something that will support a failing ankle. I broke it when I was younger and refused to use crutches. It gives me so much crap now that I wear boots all the time to avoid rolling it.
 
m48shooter said:
my first pick is always one of my pairs of well broken in jump boots....
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The field boots, or the standard? I've worn the heck out of both, and I preferred the standard, resoled and shortened of course, over the field boot.
 
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