What are folks choice for training, range, everyday use. I have seen so many different kinds in folks pictures that I thought I would see what folks are using. Post pics and brief description/review if you don’t mind.
Work boots: Ranger Joe ripple sole desert tan combat boot’s
Everything else boots: Danner combat hiker boots
The Ranger Joe boots are really nice. Broke in quickly and are very flexible and have taken a beating over the time I’ve had em. They have amazing forwards traction, but when it comes to lateral or rear traction… well, your just SOL. Ruined a set of ACU’s like that. But otherwise they have great ankle support and have been amazing for me even with the standard sole inserts. They’re cut a bit longer than the issue boots. Defiantly a Hot weather boot.
The Danners are just plain amazing, short cut boot comfy and warm on the inside hard and rubbery on the outside. great for hiking and walking on slick surfaces. I’ve only worn em a few times (still have that new boot smell to em :D) but i highly recommend them. I’m a pretty big guy, and in these boots it’s just amazing!!
Matterhorn,Extreme, lace to toe, great boots, yet, pricier than most, sorry (no pics) they are on my “dogs” as we speak. busted my butt on the range a time or two, not since wearing these. they have a good selection all over the web.
I got the OTB DesertLite and love them. Very breathable. Got them from GreyGroup’s site
Danner USMC Temperate boots (regular everyday boots) & Converse Stealth Boots with zipper (wore these in Iraq on my deployment).
Danner’s. That is all I have worn on duty for the past 6 or so years.
Danner- Ft. Lewis
Uninsulated.
La. police gear for $259 +S&H
I have worn these boots (not the same pair) since the 80’s and have yet to find a pair of boots that are comparable.
These are serious boots for serious stuff.
I’m on my 3rd pair in 20 years. And probably could have been on the second only but I got mine serious bad contaminated in N.O. during my deployment post Katrina and had to shit can them.
That’s just one more thing about that deployment that just pisses me off.
Anyway, go Danner and be happy.
Pretty much all Haix all the time for me. Picked up a pair at SHOT 2009 at the recommendation of a coworker and liked them enough that I ordered another 2 pairs in January. The Airpower P6 High, Airpower P9 Desert and GSG9-S are what I wear 95% of the time.
One thing I like about them is the extended wear program. For $75 they resole, clean, restitch, replace hardware/insoles and relace the boots and ship 'em back. Beats dropping another $200 on a pair of boots.
I recently picked up a pair of Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid hiking boots. They are super comfortable, light, and are extremely well constructed. They will be my summer time/dry weather training boot. I also wear them regularly at work (Plain clothes LE work).
While the Lowa’s are Gore-Tex/water-proof, I prefer to wear my full leather Asolo TPS 520 GTX for rainy and winter weather conditions. I have had the same pair of Asolo 520’s for 5 years (5 full Chicago winters!), and they are still going strong.
Vasque Sundowner Classics or OTB Thor boots (both with green superfeet insoles) for daily use. The Vasques are pretty good in cold and wet too, but if it’s extreme I’ll wear Danner 8" Recon boots.
I was just going to post the same topic. Looking for a pair of boots myself. Just need them for classes and range work, I’m not humping 20 miles a day in them. Anybody have any good suggestions for something in the 75 dollar range?
Agreed on the Vasque option. Had a pair issued as part of the equipment list for an overseas security detail, that was 13 years ago and they are still going strong.
Here some suggestions to some already offered.
Bushmaster
https://www.otbboots.com/main.html
Thor TC
https://www.otbboots.com/main.html
Haix GSG9 are GTG !
http://www.haix.com/usa/policemilitary_produktdetail_us.php?artikel=203014
Vasque
http://www.vasque.com/mens-hiking-boots
ASOLO Bullet or Fugitive are good GTG
http://www.asolo.com/ita/prod_det.php?area=3&catid=16&itemid=129
LOWA
http://www.lowaboots.com/catalog/SelectType.cfm?Category=3&CFID=26911124&CFTOKEN=47639433
Meindl
http://www.meindl.de/english/
SCARPA (These BOOTS ROCK !)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/?brand=Scarpa&ref_=bl_sr_sporting-goods&node=3375301
HTH…
How does the Oakley Si Boots compare to the Bushmasters?
Wolveriene king caribou 9" in digital storm.
Adding a nod for the OTB Thors. Best shoes I’ve owned thus far. Still breaking in a pair of Asolo FSN-85s so I can’t really rate them yet. On first impression mostly good but I think I need to upgrade the insoles. Nice thing about all OTB boots is that OTB puts a lot of thought into adding quality insoles for their boots. I also have a pair of OTB Abyss boots that I haven’t really had a chance to use yet – comes with a whole complex system of insoles.
Well after reading this thread I’ve decided to give the OTB Bushmasters a go. I’ll have to wait for all of the snow to go away though 
The new OTB Bootistans are waterproof light mountaineering boots. Probably my next pair of boots, though I don’t need waterproof very often in the desert where I am.
I have wore Danner Arcadias for the last several years. Just recently, my department approved a boot company by the name of Haix. I just realized that their HQ is right here in Lexington. I asked around and a a few of the street cops seem to like them. Not clear on what models. I may take a look at them also.
Back to Danner. I was involved in a incident where Jet Fuel/foam completely trashed the finish on my Danners. I was a little bummed. I shipped them back to Danner for $50 or $75 dollars and they sent them back to me damn near new looking. They even tossed in a shirt with the deal. Nonetheless, it meant so much to me to get the boots back. Kind of a sentimental value that I want to hold on to. Plus one for Danners!
Most of us wear the Arcadia’s and Striker II GTX’s. However, Danner just came out with the Danner APB’S and apparently they are all the rave around here. They are real close to the Arcadia’s but a little “sporty”. Hell, I don’t know how to explain it…just look at them.
I guess I am lucky to have Galls and Haix in the same town.
Ky Cop
I never liked the Arcadias. I gave mine away to a co-worker. They were way to heavy in my opinion.