I’m starting to near wanting a new pair. So far I’ve worn:
Danner Striker (Sidezip and Nylon; Lasted the longest, and they have replaced a pair for free due to cracking; downside is that they are the heaviest ones I own)
Original Swat Side Zip and Waterproof (Super comfortable, great feel, each pair wore down within a the equivalent of a year; and this is alternating too)
Magnum Elite (Owned the Nylon WP a while back, great feel from what I remember, then again we are talking 2004. Somewhat durable.)
Ridge Air-Tac (don’t remember much about em other than decent build, and cheesy air heel, can’t say much about durability as I don’t remember)
Blackhawk Light Assault Boot (epic comfort, the most like a running/tennis shoe, though the toe came unglued quite quickly in the AZ heat. After re-gluing, it came undone again, but it’s still in one piece and definitely wearable with a decent amount of tread)
So far, I’ve been alternating on and off of each on the occasion. The worn down original swat seem to be a favorite for hiking and Paintball, but I’m looking for a good one that will likely last 1.5-2 years if not longer (without alternating). I’m not military or LEO, so it would mostly be seeing pavement, some offroad for hiking and definite dirt and scuffs for paintball.
I’ve been looking into the Black Ops Boot by Blackhawk as I’ve heard great things about it. I wanna hear what ya’ll think. And go!
Given that, Id go for the danners. If your not running in them they’re the best in my opinion. I use them for almost anything I can now. And as you already know they stand by they’re product. You can send them back to be rebuilt as well. Also they don’t have that tactical look to them which is nice.
No, not running daily to the extent most on this forum might, though I would be using them for trail running on the occasion. Hence me kinda trying to move past Danner (klunk klunk klunk when stopping :D) to try something new.
The Under Armour Valsetz boot has been one of the best pair of boots I’ve had in a while; very light, comfortable when standing for 3-4 hrs, and very good traction, even on snow and ice. And I’ve worn many different boots; 3 diff Bates, 2 diff Danners, 3 diff Bellevilles, and a Converse. They’re a tactical hiking boot according to UA but look a little more tactical than hiking and for some reason not available in black no more. I had to go up a half size from 9.5 to a 10 so they run a little small, for me anyway.
I have worn Magnums for a few years when i was trucking and working in a warehouse.it was good for that .
But I prefer My Bates gore-tex winter boots and the bates summer boots .They held up well for me in the army and are like tennis shoes for me but i would love to try out some of the other brands listed here
There is nothing tactical about a re-engineered jungle boot, unless you are operating in the jungle. Making a tan suede jungle boot and calling is a desert boot is fucking retarded.
