Boots

[Phobos]

Turns out, i might just go with some cheap $50 jungle boots as my buddy has recommended them...i'll have to check them out first though.

[Omi-san]

I'm using the current bundeswehr issue boots. Often called "german para boots". These things are ugly as hell, but extremely comfy. They are made of 100% leather, cushioned, waterproof and breathable. No blister, no pain, no sweat and no smell.

[Phobos]

Where's you get them/how much? They dont look ugly to me!

[Omi-san]

Originally Posted by Phobos

Where's you get them/how much? They dont look ugly to me!

http://www.asmc.de/product_info.php/...05-Import.html

[Aaidin]

Originally Posted by Omi-san

I'm using the current bundeswehr issue boots. Often called "german para boots". These things are ugly as hell, but extremely comfy. They are made of 100% leather, cushioned, waterproof and breathable. No blister, no pain, no sweat and no smell.

+1 for this.

One note though, the lacing system I find you have to get used to to get it laced tight on your foot, but once you figure it out it's not bad at all.

[Omi-san]

Originally Posted by Aaidin

+1 for this.

One note though, the lacing system I find you have to get used to to get it laced tight on your foot, but once you figure it out it's not bad at all.

That's what I meant when I said they were ugly. Because the tongue is so big and the eyelets so far apart, it never looks neatly laced.

[Phobos]

Do the sizes of those boots differ from normal sizes? ie: is size 42 (GER) actually size 9 (US)

Also, shipping must be a b**ch, isnt it?

[Omi-san]

Originally Posted by Phobos

Do the sizes of those boots differ from normal sizes? ie: is size 42 (GER) actually size 9 (US)

Also, shipping must be a b**ch, isnt it?

Conversion charts for shoe sizes are all slightly different. I wear size 9 US, and my boots are size 43 EURO (270). They fit just right, but I wouldn't mind if they were slightly bigger.

Shipping for something as big as boots will always be a bitch, unless you order from Canada or someone on ebay.

[bean]

I have a question that has been bothering me. I have a pair of bates m-9 assault with the lowest weight thinsulate interior. These boots make my feet sweat like a champ. When my feet sweat my feet get blisters. There great for cold weather but when I tried to wear them for a ruck march my feet looked like death. I then got a pair of magnums which made my blister problem go away. I preferred the comfort of the bates though they felt very comfy just not good for walking. My question is has anyone tried the bates m-9 desert boots and if so how warm are they on the feet. i need a good hiking/desert boot.

[mr_gomez]

Only god knows what style boot im wearing. their watter-proof, made by gore-tex, warm and comfortable. very good in winter and near water. Anyway, buy boots at a store like a surplus, then you know if the boots you bought fit and are comfortable.