Thread: Best boots (tabbing, etc.)

Originally Posted by Adam_T

How do Lowa Combat Boots compare to the issue Goretex ones? Worth shelling out for the Lowas?

Worlds apart. The Lowa Combat Boots are excellent PROVIDED you get them fitted correctly. I'm of the opinion these days that 90% of issues with boots is more to do with the fact they are ill fitting at sizing.

The issued LOWA desert boots are a point of example. Excellent boots but when I was issued mine, the sizes are completely screwed up and I had to exchange them for boots that where 3 whole shoe sizes below what I normally wear before they fitted correctly.

alrite folks, i bought a pair of AKU ns564's from the outdoor warehouse, they where delivered very fast and their service was good. The boots themselves are very well made, they feel extremely sturdy and are really light, my only gripe with them would be that they are shorter than normal combat type boots, this does aid in freedom of movement though! Ive not had a chance to properly test them out, once ive done that i'll post up a decent review


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Originally Posted by soldier.a

Originally Posted by Adam_T

How do Lowa Combat Boots compare to the issue Goretex ones? Worth shelling out for the Lowas?

Worlds apart. The Lowa Combat Boots are excellent PROVIDED you get them fitted correctly. I'm of the opinion these days that 90% of issues with boots is more to do with the fact they are ill fitting at sizing.

The issued LOWA desert boots are a point of example. Excellent boots but when I was issued mine, the sizes are completely screwed up and I had to exchange them for boots that where 3 whole shoe sizes below what I normally wear before they fitted correctly.

Lowa is an great boot; i got a pair last week. it really is worth doing a price check on-line thou, as some people charge a hell of a lot more £20 more in some cases.

big up for Altbergs too, great boots

lowa combat gortex, always found them gleaming. did a 20k patrol in falklands. very rough, wet ground as you can imagine. my feet stayed dry and felt brand new when we came in. brilliant boot

Originally Posted by ricky8675

alrite folks, i bought a pair of AKU ns564's from the outdoor warehouse, they where delivered very fast and their service was good. The boots themselves are very well made, they feel extremely sturdy and are really light, my only gripe with them would be that they are shorter than normal combat type boots, this does aid in freedom of movement though! Ive not had a chance to properly test them out, once ive done that i'll post up a decent review


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definately recommend a pair of gel insoles with these boots, no other dramas other than tender balls..... on my feet that is :D done the ACFT2 this weekend ( 2 x 12.5 milers) no blisters or rubbing what so ever, jus invest in some decent insoles

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Whilst I agree that issue boots are fine for cutting about camp, mine managed to destroy themselves and my feet within a very short period of time. Yes, free/issued is nice, but I like being able to feel my toes and have a real dislike of having parts of my heel go walkies on even a mild tab (even with two pairs of socks).

So, has anyone had any experience of the Blackhawk "Black Ops" boots? They seem to have a decent combination of size/width and price, all in a lightweight package that is waterproof* too. I can't afford Altbergs...




*for a given value of waterproof

A lot of people seem to be going on about purchasing all these lovely boots, if you want a new pair go see you phsio and tell her your ankles are hurting because youve been TABing in your issued boots... then they become free and issued too!

I loved my Pro Boots for long exercises, the old red lined ones that is, the new blue lined ones are dog toffee and destroyed my feet.

Or get yourself on exercise to Kenya, I got a lovely pair of Magnums for that, they were suprisingly light and very comfortable, although they didnt feel like they offered much support when doing green PT.

Ive just purchased a pair of Adidas boots after a lot of good recommendations from other service personel (and the fact they look guchi) but il let you know how i get on with them after ive had a chance to field test them myself.

alright there

Just had a trawl through this thread, there seems to be a lot of praise for the lowa combats, issue boots destroy my feet so it seems that getting a new pair is priority, the only thing thats stopping me from getting lowa combats is that they are gortex, and if they get wet, they will take ages to dry. Has anyone tried the lowa combats and various non Goretex boots? Is it worth running the risk of them getting wet for the higher ankle part, or is the non Goretex supercamp a better option?

hazza

Issue boots for me - about 1 in every 3 pairs are good quality (2 out of 3 have shitty crackin' leather, but are usually identified within a few days/weeks) uppers.

Fit is always 1/2 size bigger than my biggest foot (over half of us have feet of different sizes) with best quality light under socks i can afford and issue socks on top. Fit is then adjusted with a collection of insoles - current boots have
left: 2 issue insoles and 1/2 thickness 3rd.
right: 1issue insole and 1/2 thickness 2nd.

Insist on trying different width fittings too, that can make world of difference.

I then have the gel type heel inserts, giving cushioning and lifting my heel that 1/4 inch which prevents my heel sliding up & down - the only blister i remember getting was when i lost one of my gel inserts.

I dubbing liberally minimum twice a month - obviously depending on use, and when wearing i check & adjust lace tension regularly.

I doubt anyone actually gives a fcuk, but my point is issue boots can be fine if you invest a little tlc into fitting & maintaining them.

Having said all that i am thinking of a pair of altbergs for me next tour - they do seem to be the top of the bunch from all reports

So me and me mucker have just returned from the Altberg factory shop in Richmond. I've only ever used issue boots, and don't have a biff chit (by the number of guys in there, a biff chit seemed the norm). Wasn't that impressed with the fitting service, perhaps it depends on who you get. Went with warrior microlite aqua. Didn't really want the aqua bit (sympatex lining) but they didn't have any my size without and I didn't want to wait 4 to 6 weeks. Found them very comfy in the shop, but a bit worried my feet are gonna sweat like a Nazi at a barmitzvah.

Also ended up with a hard on for a pair of sneakers (non aqua!). But felt a bit naught getting 2 pairs there and then. I like the idea of sneaker for around camp and dry CFTs etc, and the warrier fir exercises etc. Thoughts from those with either?

Thanks for all the advice on this thread, I'm looking forward to more comfortable feet as a result!

I like these




My Grandad was wearing a pair when he met my Grandmother

Ive gone a bit retro lately and dusted down the old junglie boots for round camp,but you cant beat the old lowas for the field.

If your looking at getting Altbergs, make sure you get them through your PRI shops. Here's the reason why

[align=center]STYLE RRP PRI PRICE
Peacekeeper P1 £124.99 £99
Peacekeeper P1 Aqua £134.99 £107
Defender Microlite £144.99 £114
Field and Fell Original £154.99 £122
Warrior Microlite £149.99 £118
Warrior Aqua £159.99 £126
Sneeker Micro £139.99 £110
Sneeker Aqua £149.99 £118
Jungle Micro £129.99 £103
Jungle Classic £129.99 £103
Desert Microlite £129.99 £103
Desert Mountain £129.99 £103
Black Mountain £164.99 £130
Black Brecon £159.99 £126[/align]

Guys
Anyone know any online sellers of the Aku NS564 boot?

Thanks vey much.