What are some good boot recommations for someone reclassifying to 68W?

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 15:49:33 -0500

I'm looking to reclass to 68W and I've always worn the lighter Nike's. I've never spent much time in the field or did anything rigorous, but now I'm looking at the heavier Salomon Guardians. I'm looking for recommendations. Thanks!

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Dec 26 at 2021 6:28 PM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 18:28:09 -0500

The boots called Interceptors from Walmart Online

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2021 7:03 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 19:03:37 -0500

Bates. Hawthorn. Danner.

Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made Dec 26 at 2021 11:30 PM

SSG Roger Ayscue — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 23:30:44 -0500

D A N N E R
All day every day

Response by SPC Israel Sanders made Dec 27 at 2021 4:06 AM

SPC Israel Sanders — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 04:06:41 -0500

It really depends on you as an individual. I've known medics that wouldn't touch anything but Danners. Me personally: If it's cold and/or I need amaze-balls ankle support, Rocky's, all day. If I'm in garrison or a garrison like environment (think clinic rotation / sick call / company BS), Oakley's all day (and night).

Response by Sgt William Margeson made Dec 27 at 2021 6:19 PM

Sgt William Margeson — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 18:19:04 -0500

The best boot I have ever used, was the old rough leather issue boot. Soak them in water, then wear them till they dried. They form fitted to your foot, were a bitch to shine, but I never had a blister or sore foot from them, even on 20 + mile strolles in the boonies. Cost $ 8.50 each, and they could be resoled for $1.75. Then came the soft leather boot. Never fit right, and caused lots of blisters!! Don't really know about modern issue boots, but they are too expensive and probably don't wear well. Keep in mind this was all; back in the 60's, as a Marine 0311 ( infantry ).

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 11 at 2022 6:31 AM

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 06:31:07 -0500

Another great boot that is both light weight and offers great ankle support are the research tactical's. Another pair of boots I had that were absolutely amazing were the rather cheap Belleville's. They are very light weight and felt EXTREMELY therapeutic. Anytime I ever rolled my ankle and wore my Belleville's, I often had better mobility compared to the basic boots. Did a whole lotta rucking in them bad boys even on the bad days!