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Post by Ice on Mar 20, 2006 17:44:40 GMT -5
Well I always kinda frowned upon the people how wore civilian hiking boots to airsoft events, but it looks like I am going to need to pick up a pair for myself.
Reason? I have been playing a lot lately during my stay in Tennesse and well... My military boots are not performing. After climbing up and down these hills/moutains all day. I need something more comfortable and less restrective then my boots.
I would really like to try and buy something that real world operators use. To my knowledge Merrell SAWTOOTH are used pretty commonly and if anybody knows any others I am all ears.
I know nothing about this realm of footwear. Basically looking for advice on the Merrell SAWTOOTH or any other brands that you guys know of.
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Post by xaos on Mar 20, 2006 19:45:09 GMT -5
I've got a pair of Merrell mocs, and I've got to say I love them. I believe Hado owns a pair of Sawtooths.
Out of curiosity, what kind of duty boots are you wearing? I work in my Danners every day (mind you, not up and down mountains, but they're on my feet for 10-16 hours a day), and I've never had a problem with comfort at all.
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Post by Nightcrawler on Mar 20, 2006 19:57:45 GMT -5
My jungle boots need some breaking in but I wear my Magnum Stealths to school most days just because they're so darn comfy. Never needed to break those in one bit. They're as comfortable as the day I got them. Kinda stuffy though.
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Post by O'Dwah on Mar 20, 2006 19:59:58 GMT -5
My brother is a firefighter for the city of Dearborn, and he has 2 pairs of Danners. He hate's the way they feel, but I have borrowed them a few times and love them. So maybe it is a matter of opinion. I can say though, they have no traction at all, I have slipped many times going up and down hills with them. But the durability is very good, he has had them for a little over a year and they still look new.
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Post by Rustpot on Mar 20, 2006 20:07:26 GMT -5
My jungle boots need some breaking in but I wear my Magnum Stealths to school most days just because they're so darn comfy. Never needed to break those in one bit. They're as comfortable as the day I got them. Kinda stuffy though. I've had my magnums for less than a year and the sole is already starting to go on them. Then again, I'm putting sometimes up to 300lb loads on them when I carry stuff... Anyway, I had a friend that was an Eagle Scout back in high school, so he was mountaineering quite a bit (on scout trips to various locations), worked as a climbing instructor at a local fitness club's rock wall, and also worked at Gander Mountain. He had access to just about every brand and style, went through about 4 or 5 different pairs before he chose a pair of Merrel's. Not sure what model he used, but in a conversation we had, he had commented on how Merrel is just about the only brand he sold that customers universally came back for another pair to replace a worn or damaged set. For about a week in junior year he came in with a different pair of shoes. Once he had those Merrel's the only other thing I saw on his feet were dress shoes. Everyday for almost two years and taken through some pretty harsh stuff and I think they were still going strong. Not exactly a first person review, but I hope it helps.
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Post by Ice on Mar 20, 2006 21:26:06 GMT -5
At the moment I am using Ridge Air- Tac duty boots very light and comfortable. The problem is that it's not allowing me to move my ankle like I need to. I know there is a reason for that but when I am trying to descend a sheer cliff, it makes hard as hell on my calves. So Basically what I am ending up with is I need something that doesnt go very far past my ankle.
These Air-Tac are getting older and it shows. They are still good but they don't look very pretty. I am planning on buying a pair of Corcoran Marauders for my next real boots.
Basically I am sick of trying to drive my 6 speed home after climbing a day without the improper footwear. No fun.
Glad to hear good stuff about the Merrell. Right now it's between that and Cloumbia cause... I like there stuff to. Also I am finding prices I am liking for the Merrell. I was afraid of spending upwards of 140 for a good pair of hiking boots and am happy to find it under 100.
If anybody else has anything I'm too lazy to spell a full word out. Please mock me. add. You won't find better knowledge about things like this then from people's own experiences with the product.
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Post by Rogue1 on Mar 20, 2006 22:39:13 GMT -5
Ice, Everyone 's different in the foot/boot department. I've got a pair of Danner Ft.Lewis boots that I've had for 20 years! They are well worn but functional because I only wear them when things are really tough. They are Gore tex and a little heavy and feel like lead after a long day in them. Bates make a pair of Spec-op boots called Falcons that are a copy of the Adidas GSG-9 boots and cost about $75 and I like a lot because they weigh 1/2 what the Danners weigh and the soles are excellant indoors or out. I got an Email update from Botach Tactical a few days ago, they have the real GSG-9's in limited sizes for $99 (normally $259?) and they are awesome! I did pick up a pair of Merrills, a model called a "Pulse" with Gore tex and very similer to the Sawtooth. There is a place in Rockford that is a factory outlet for Merrill,Bates and a few other brands that Wolverine sells. I got the Merrills there for 1/2 price! I'm not sure about using the ankle high boots for what we do. I like the extra support and protection of a full 8 or 10" boot even if it drags me down after a long day. There are some new brands starting to show up on the market lately. Converse,Coricon,Oakley,Beretta are all marketing new boots that combine combat with running shoes and they are not cheap but they look like a good compromise. I need some new ones too so if I find anything worthwhile, I'll pass it on !
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