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Combat boots 101
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No BS, in depth gear reviews focusing on footwear for practical purposes.
SALOMON QUEST 4D comparison - Forces vs Civilian
Head to head between two versions of Salomon’s flagship model
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Belleville 390DES - a not so new spin on a classic
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US armed forces style boot. Not exactly broke but a few things I would fix.
Mammut Ducan Mid GTX - First Impressions
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Some info on a relatively niche brand and its take on a lightweight hiker. At first glance potentially unique for the sake of being unique. More to follow. Gifted by someone who supports my addiction.
Magnum Spartan XTB - not great, not terrible
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Lightweight and comfortable, not durable or supportive. Further proof that all those qualities are extremely hard to achieve simultaneously.
Lowa Desert Elite - possibly the best boot I've ever used
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Rugged desert footwear that worked really well for me. Lowa bring back this model!
Haix Commander GTX review - zombie apocalypse boot
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Heavy duty, all leather boot for work or hard trekking. In use 3.5-4 yrs as of this video. Not the most comfortable nor the most indestructible boot I’ve ever used but combines those 2 qualities exceptionally well.
Lowa Zephyr boot review - the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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World famous. Exceptional comfort but nothing is free.
Altberg Defender boot review - Old school performance
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5 years of use later. Quality, performance and stylish if that’s what you’re after.
Oboz Wind River III hiking boot review - on the progressive side
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At the time of purchase was the flagship Oboz hiking boot. Approx. 5 years of moderate use on this pair. #oboz #hiking #outdoors #boots #gear #waterproof #footwear
Any recommendations for insoles?
I can't say. Much will depend on the needs of your feet i.e. how high your arches are, if your feet are low or high volume etc. Best bet is trial and error in this case
How waterproof are these would they keep my feet dry on a motorbike in the wet weather
I've never had a problem with the gore tex leaking. If you wanna step it up, treat them with wax
Hi! Have you stepped on wet rocks with these? I wanna know how grippy are them and how hard or soft are the lug soles. Thanks
Yes, I’ve used a variant of these with the exact same outsole on all kinds of terrain. They perform very well and are hard wearing .
Very cool boot. Great review. What color is that? Desert or Coyote?
Coyote
Some info I forgot to mention: 1. These are not spike protective 2. Vibram outsole is for the most part very good but does not shed mud well.
Damn, I didn't know these were discontinued. I was issued these in 2020 and they are still going strong, it'll be a sad day when they finally fall apart.
Thanks for a great & honest review !
Thank you for the great review. What would be your top recommendation for a balanced boot (comfy & durable)
For comparable use, I’d recommend Haix based on my experience. I have a video on my channel reviewing one pair from them.
@@combatboots101 Thank you Sir!
keep it coming
How flexible is the sole from 1 to 5? Thanks
If we consider a mountaneering boot with virtually no flex as 5 and a sneaker as 0, then these are a 2.5 once broken in. In my opinion.
I have. Nice trophy boots👍ru♥🤜🐽
I’ve had and used mine for 5 years now. My only complaint is that the cushion in the footbed is fairly thin. Otherwise it’s the most comfortable and quiet boot I’ve owned. I’ve had no issue with laces or squeaking.
I ended up buying a new looking pair of these from ebay for £42 in a 25% off deal. I wear them every day. They are suberb boots. It feels amazing to wear such a high quality item. I might have to choose something lighter for a long, grinding, 3-4 week trek.
Do these fit true to size or should I order half size larger?
I would say they’re true to size. Haix also have a feature on their site which recommends the size based on your foot length.
I would recommend half a size larger. The shoes have a sole which you can take out. There is a marking on the sole. If your toes are over the mark, the shoes are too small for you.
Have had mine for 6 years. Four-five good hikes per year and continuous wear during winters, and two weeks shooting course in the Army. Still like new. Always had Meindl in the past but like these better. Great review by the way, honest and elaborate.
My Gufferts will stomp these
Excellent review, thanks! I never served but mine have survived prolonged backpacking trips in West Africa and the republic of Georgia, along with general mistreatment. I concur with pretty much everything you said, although I found grip on soft surfaces (deep loose sand and mud) to be suboptimal. On rock with a thin layer of sand - a much more common surface in desert environments - it's perfect though. I know the Elite Evo is also used in some militaries but indeed, it's hard to come by useful reviews of it. Curious about the new Breacher too, it seems to be something in the same vein.
Cheers, you’re welcome. It’s proven difficult to find a boot that gives me the confidence to jump around uneven terrain with 25+ kg on my back and yet not feel like a ski boot as this one does. The Breacher looks very promising but I can’t find any info on whether it uses the same last as the Desert Elite.
Utter junk. Both squeek after after 2 months light wear, and warranty is non-existant. Learn from my mistake - avoid this expensive junk.
I don't care if they squeak will they take some everyday abuse? Or will they rip and turn into trash
Mine will never rip because they squeak so bad i can’t wear them. They’re too annoying to wear.
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Not great , not terrible. So you're saying it's ok then? lol You should sew that back rip, or patch it.
It's very ok. On the upside it's not radioactive.
i tried size 9, too small, brought size 10 and they have been a nightmare, the laces are a pain to ajust, the fit, the worse boots ive ever owned, had to put in extra socks and footbead just to make them bearable, not happy with them , what aload of hype on this boot.
Before you discount these boots, remember these are for military use, not really for civilians to buy. You will be fitted and issued by the QM with boots, spacers and liners to fit your feet. You don’t have that service as a civilian. What the review didn’t note is that the boot doesn’t have a Gortex lining for a reason. Once the boot is breached, the last thing you want is a Gortex lining. They will take an age to dry out. No good if you want to wear them the next day. They have a Cambrelle lining that’s basically 2-way wicking. Never polish Defenders, use the recommended Leider Gris. Best boots out there, if you have a proper fitting service and know how to maintain them.
100% Correct, if you enjoy soaking feet get yourself.... gortex! If you want healthy feet perfect
Best boots I have ever found, soft leather, no blisters, find your own insoles even though the ones supplied are adequate, check out the Altberg how to clean dry and polish. I now have 5 pairs.
The lace gets loose very easily
Some things I forgot/didn’t convey very clearly in the video. 1. Polyurethane (PU) is durable and is not affected by water in the first few years after manufacture. 2. PU can survive past its use by date provided it’s kept totally dry. 3. After this point the decay of PU is significantly accelerated by water & humidity as was the case here.
Good review. I hadn't considered these boots before. What other boots will you review? One vote for German para boots.
Thanks, more to come. The ones you speak of have a good reputation. I want to get a pair to try out.
Weight: 1.83kg (approx) - is that heavy for these sorts of boots? I want a full grain leather boot (preferably) for hiking. Ankle support is a good feature.
For the support and protection these provide the weight is a fair trade off. Those are the only 2 downsides as far as I can see, weight and cost.
These are very comfortable for narrow feet
These are true military boots for the conditions in central Europe, no hiking boots. And while you are able to march quite some miles with them on not too heavy terain if you get used to the weight, they have their limits on single trails and in winter on ice and snow. I use them and or the predessesor model on day hikes from time to time for training reasons, i woudn´t choose them for multiday tours.
@@user-ug6xp2dh2z Is there a boot you can recommend for wet and muddy terrain? Mainly for fields and forest, maybe some light rocky ground. I'm just a casual hiker who enjoys exploring off the main paths. My general purpose shoes really reach their limits out there so I'm looking to invest into some more appropriate footwear.
@@user-ug6xp2dh2zAny boot you can recommend for muddy and wet terrain?
I like your reviews.
Cheers
Just bought the high ones in black. Like them so far
Where from?
Good boot
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Info I forgot to mention 1. The lining is Cambrielle, non waterproof but designed to draw moisture away from the foot. 2. Comes in full sizes only as is typical for British MOD boots. Half sizing is achieved via a spacer (second insole designed to take up volume in the boot and thereby make it feel like it's half a size smaller). 3. I wore out the original insole a while ago which is why I didn’t show the current one.