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Post by merkava on Nov 26, 2006 9:09:07 GMT -5
I need advise on finding combat boots that are ACU compatible light weight and feels like sneakers. Someone advised converse or bates but I would like some reviews by members
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Post by Jumprefusal on Nov 26, 2006 9:49:33 GMT -5
how much do you want to spend?
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Post by Embed on Nov 26, 2006 10:09:38 GMT -5
If there's no limit, Altama and Belleville's are my favorite. I got a pair of used Altama's off ebay for $5 and they haven't let me down yet. They were already broken in, too
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Post by merkava on Nov 26, 2006 13:45:12 GMT -5
Price is no object, i just need the comfort and be able run like hell in them
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Rogue1
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Post by Rogue1 on Nov 26, 2006 13:48:48 GMT -5
I've been testing a bunch of different boots over several years of airsoft ,both indoor and outdoor and by far,the winner is the Adidas GSG9 boot.At my age,I'm always looking for something to help me stay in the game longer and boot weight is a major factor. I've got some Danner Ft lewis, Bates Spyders,Bates goretex and I can really tell the difference after about 6 hours of play. They used to cost $300 about 10 years ago but they redesigned them and probably went to foreign labor and the price dropped to about $125 at Botach Tactical. I don't think they would cut it in the military world, they are just not tough enough for long term,harsh environment wear and tear but for a weekend warrior,they are excellant!
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Post by Яoman on Nov 28, 2006 21:54:55 GMT -5
My favorite combat bootz has been the paritrooper style that has the zipper on the side with the standard laces
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Post by Jumprefusal on Nov 29, 2006 11:57:49 GMT -5
Buy some oakley boots. I used to have a pair and they are godly.
The problem you are going to run into is how much you use them. Unless you beat them in everyday all day for a week, they are always going to give your feet hotspots and blisters. But you can make any boot into a tennis shoe really. My old field boots were regular Jungles, but I had the shims from the soles removed, as well as the toe cup. Once that is done, they become really soft, and not rigid. Only problem is they wear extremely fast (not an issue in airsoft) and you can hurt yourself if not careful. But in my opinino you should ave your money for some other gear and go to a surplus store, and buy some used desert boots. Wear them in the shower once, walk around for a bit and let them dry. Also remember when buying boots, you want them snug but remember your feet swell when you are exercising, and in the heat. Great way to get pissed off at god for creating toe nails.
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Post by destrukto on Nov 29, 2006 22:30:38 GMT -5
speaking of jungle/desert boots.. If you EVER plan on airsofting in the snow, look elsewhere for boots. I used to wear jungle boots in the snow and I swear I have never fallen on my ass so many times in one day while running through the snow and ice. And not to mention the risk of frostbite in the cold. It isn't worth it, trust me.
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Post by Jumprefusal on Nov 30, 2006 14:26:56 GMT -5
Well yeah, something with Jungle in the name doesnt tend to work too well in the snow I have nothing else to say. You can find some used Gortex boots for 50 bucks or so probaly, old Matterhorns for 20.
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Post by merkava on Dec 3, 2006 9:47:52 GMT -5
Thanks for all the info, i actually ordered a pair of altama desert type tac boots and a friend of mind gave me a pair of converse desert boots, i tried them on and they are awesome comfortable with this neat feature of being laced as well as having a zipper on the side so you dont have to relace each time you take them off, i got a lot of gear for airsoft but next to your gun comfortable boots are probably the next most important thing to have a nice airsoft day
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Post by specopsman on Jul 16, 2007 8:41:45 GMT -5
I personally use lacrosse boots sice there warm and water-proof inside and out. trust me you dont want to hear how I found that out.
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Post by Rogue1 on Jul 16, 2007 17:15:18 GMT -5
Trust me, we don't want to know! The last post was seven months ago and I've just gone and lost interest, Bevis!
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Post by veritas on Aug 27, 2007 4:39:47 GMT -5
Altama Exospeeds! I bought a pair because I was tired of the crap pairs they were issuing. I love these things to death. I think I paid $80 for em. I have yet to find a single problem with them.
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