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Canadian Army Boots
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Funny enough, I got some Belleville Boots- in Belleville ON..at an Orthopaedic Footwear Shop. They had, maybe still have some for only $100!I can recall the USMC dropping the requirement for spit-shining their black combat boots decades ago.
IIRC, the reason given was that the shiny boots lit up in infrared scopes.
I don't know if they even approve black boots for combat anymore.
I see these Belleville 500 USMC Waterproof Combat Boots that are approved for use.
Have any of you guys tried them?
https://dutybootshop.com/belleville...-boot/?searchid=21055&search_query=usmc+boots
FWIW, I'd really like a pair of these for the bush (but with a better sole.)
Belleville 330 ST Wet Weather Steel Toe Flight Boot
https://dutybootshop.com/belleville-330-st-wet-weather-steel-toe-flight-boot/
I used to have a pair of black jungle boots that I thought were really cool. Then a geologist I was working with told me that no one would ever wear them in the jungle when he worked in Honduras. He said that the locals preferred high and thick leather boots to protect them against venomous snake bites. He said that they would usually just wear cowboy boots when they were stomping through the bush. I can't even begin to imagine wearing them in muddy and slippery conditions.
I actually made a 'deal' thread about them..but nobody responded :/ lol Here's the info on this shop that may{still} carry them.
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/for...in-belleville-on-desert-flight-boots.2514620/
P.S I'd highly recommend them. I'm not doing anything heavy duty mind you..just around the House/shop/yard & out in the bush/hikes/camp etc. Also riding the quad. One of the best/comfortable duty' type boots I've owned.
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Man, you got a screaming deal!
The only problem is I'm a size 12, too.
Oh well, I hope that you enjoy your boots! They look really nice!
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It would probably be the type of dry bush that is found anywhere in B.C., WA State, Idaho, or Oregon. I don't walk through swamps in hiking boots if I can avoid them.
The seasons would be anywhere from Spring to Fall, over moderate rocky terrain following a game trail or path. Maybe over a scree field if I'm rock hunting. I usually prefer tall, all leather boots, but I'd probably wear something with fabric on the sides in the heat of the Summer.
I don't usually pack too much, but I used to carry loads of 60 to 90 pounds fairly regularly.
I'm in decent shape, but I have a collapsed arch in my left foot. I actually need to get new orthotics soon.
I don't try to move too quickly. If I'm traveling a long distance, or climbing uphill, I set a steady pace that doesn't wear me out. I can walk for hours without resting if it isn't too hot or steep.
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MapleSugar
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Will do! He sounds like a nice guy!
I got a brand new pair still in the box with tags attached in size 13EEE (my size) on fleabay for only $19.99 but had to pay $30 for shipping. The seller had plenty in large sizes for sale and there used to be a bunch of NOS ones for sale there with other sellers.Man, you got a screaming deal!
The only problem is I'm a size 12, too.
Oh well, I hope that you enjoy your boots! They look really nice!
MapleSugar
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Thanks!
fat tony
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Ineresting. Here in N.S. we are fawked as far as quality boots available to civilians. You can order them but where do you get the fitting done? You don't.
About the best boots I bought locally were a pair of Timberland ankleboots to do indoor warehose work. Ok for that but where to get a good pair of hunting boots? Redwing?
About the best boots I bought locally were a pair of Timberland ankleboots to do indoor warehose work. Ok for that but where to get a good pair of hunting boots? Redwing?
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I must be an anomaly because I wore them today out cutting brush and I really can’t believe how comfortable I find them.
So slippery on the snow
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Was out again today checking pipeline surveys. Probably 1-2 miles, I would definitely agree that running or jumping would not be so good. I also much prefer grass and woods over pavement with the lack of cushioning.
The upside of the hard soles is I have many pairs of shoes and boots that start out good until the soft parts wear/crush making them really uncomfortable
I'm getting blisters just looking at this photo... That said I still have a set with vibram soles I got a decade ago.
I have two sets for work: A 6 inch AKU Pilgrim for summer, and an 8 inch AKU Pilgrim with goretex for wet weather. Can't say a bad thing about them because I've beat them up for years and they just last. They're comfortable, reasonably priced and are made in the EU: AKU Tactical. When it gets snowy or wet: NEO's.
I've never heard a bad thing said about Altbergs or Lowas either. Danner Tachyon's are good for the office...
8 inch boots are kept alive by regulations in some militaries (US), and are slowly going the way of the buffalo.
For civy leather: I've had a set of Red Wing Iron Rangers re-soled once in the 10 years I've had them. I also have a set of WM Moorby's I wear in the winter. They're made by Canada West and have held up very well over the 5 years I've owned them. You can't beat them on the price/quality matrix.
Am I the only one that liked the "temperate boot"? I have a pair that lasted 15 years, the soles started coming apart though. I had a shoemaker fix them and 2 days later they were broken again.
Correction, apparently those were the Mk4 combat boot.
Correction, apparently those were the Mk4 combat boot.
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Love my iron rangers, but they are not very dressy for going to town. For more stylish urban wear, I have a pair of Thursday Captain boots I’ve really liked the last 5 yrs or so. Super comfy.
