What your boot says about you

[@twozerofour]

“What fucking choices?” - Marines.

[@mistermyself1128]

Oorah! My first canteen was from WWII, no joke. We got some of the dark brown MREs too. Thats mid 1900s

[@JeffLocke1]

Exactly! 14 pound black Danners when I went through in 98.... and expired M&M's in the MRE's.

[@mistermyself1128]

@@JeffLocke1 😂😂😂 good times.

[@fightclub7577]

@@mistermyself1128 I just checked. The last brown bag MRE’s where made in 1995

[@mistermyself1128]

@@fightclub7577 So what? They were made well before that too. They have dates on them. Im not even sure of what your statement is supposed to say. What if they made them now? They still arent the one bought now. Lots of variables you left out.

[@musicmnw1982]

I was a tanker 20 years ago.... my room is still dirty.

[@imlurkn5291]

You know you got a CVC laying around

[@countrykids6483]

​@@imlurkn5291 i have one hanging on my wall.

[@heavilyarmedhippie75]

I shit you not I've seen a Doritos bag full of semen in an abrams

[@imlurkn5291]

@@countrykids6483Hell yeah

[@imlurkn5291]

@@heavilyarmedhippie75 What year and Unit? Might have been mine. Definitely mine if the buttered noodle lube was mixed in with it

[@Airrage88]

Barracks room is dirty. Tank is clean. -PSG Fredrickson

[@muckey7800]

Priorities

[@josephdecarlo4869]

Men are dirty. rifles are clean. -William Frederickson (Sharpe’s Rifles)

[@flemminglaursen4718]

Aye

[@flemminglaursen4718]

​@@josephdecarlo4869 it's a great series.

[@Airrage88]

@@josephdecarlo4869 I was hoping people would recognize the reference

[@edmondlau511]

Buddy of mine was a tanker. His saying was “death before dismount. We eat, sleep and shit in that tank…” 😂

[@jasoncoopersmith]

“Brought to you by Oakleys, the boot choice for heroes”

[@coachreggierussell]

LOL, you work in the S1

[@robbailey2535]

Or the boot choice for boots. 🤣

[@oldcat_5867]

Pog

[@SailfishSoundSystem]

Thermonuclear Protection unless you're nuked.

[@Tyler-f00k1n]

S6...he wasnt wrong

[@NotYourAverageLiberal]

Been in for 3 years and still rocking my day 1 basic boots. I'm not retiring them till they finish their contract.

[@parkerbeebe4383]

When I was in my firefighter explorer group we all had to get these $300+ dollar boots that were steel toe and fire resistant and like you I ain’t retiring them till I can’t fit in them anymore.

[@candddle]

I never wore my boots out, made it 5 years before the uniform switch

[@AQS521]

I had no problem with them. In fact i found them to be pretty comfortable. I think proper fitment is the biggest factor

[@100GTAGUY]

​@@parkerbeebe4383bro if they're the industry standard smoke jumper boots im thinking of send em off to get resoled and repaired by Nicks or Whites. Assuming that is the brand you're referring to... you should be eligible for a yearly tune up for like the cost of shipping.

[@j.g.mcbell9494]

I thought they were fine too. Then I got real boots. There’s actually a legitimate difference. Your 35 year old self will thank you.

[@giiysutsputs]

"You have a tricked out truck, but live in the suburbs" 😭💀

[@gaurohtar895]

Fr

[@giiysutsputs]

@@gaurohtar895 but that's me! 😫😫😫

[@devilinthefleshxxx]

Probably has a Carolina squat on your 2 wheel drive

[@kugelblitz1557]

@@devilinthefleshxxx Hell nah, squats are gross. Get me a nice little Mazda Cosmo because I can't afford an rx-7 and put a turbocharger on that thing.

[@kindadecent9754]

The perks of being an American

[@AntonioAZ-mq7wi]

I went to AIT with this man and he is a great dude. Glad he is giving people some good old Army 411 knowledge.

[@paranoia3608]

"if you wear tanker boots, you're probably a tanker" Bwoah, incredible

[@me-lz7jb]

lol

[@CaptainAMAZINGGG]

Okay kimi, calm down. No drink for you.

[@rc59191]

Lol I've never seen anyone else wear them except a tanker don't know why though I like the straps.

[@shawniscoolerthanyou]

Saw a dude show up to the 82nd with tanker boots on. Big mistake.

[@tanneredge9774]

Critical Knowledge.

[@SirVilder]

"You don't have any self esteem." I never felt so attacked and seen at the same time. 😂😂😂

[@henryhoward9454]

Just say, "Bitch, you're bald!"

[@Reztalkpodcast]

I got those boots from the caf army. And idk how to feel about em. Their not bad and idk where the surplus’s stores are in canada

[@Geneva_suggestions]

Bro leave my gotreks alone

[@Helliox]

he said respect, not esteem.

[@cat_city2009]

I definitely didn't when I was in. Also no way am I buying gear. I'm not buying $300 boots when I got issued a perfectly good pair.

[@Suusleepy]

People either bully or fear people willing to keep wearing the basic training boots

[@pacolate1285]

I was just extremely cheap

[@travelingspartan2035]

I got both reactions, I guess. I wore other boots but the issued boots were free and refuse to die.

[@mikelyon6449]

Issued boots sucked. I bought Damners as soon as I could. They feel like tennis shoes. So much better!!

[@wolfproducts]

My boot camp boots were Belleville boots 🤷‍♂️ I was happy 😅

[@BeepBoop-sh7qb]

I'm just saying, them basic training boots lasted waaay longer than the one's on shelves.

[@Official_MikeyT]

The tanker boot doubles as a classy high fashion design study. Just look at the beauty of those serpenti monk straps.

[@tic857]

I was just thinking why do they look so fashionable?

[@mikelbrenn111]

Meanwhile Marines only have one choice of purple crayon.

[@richardlair6981]

the purple ones are bad for you

[@Cast-Carnival]

​@@richardlair6981 do you really think that'll stop me?

[@chromedog68]

They taste like grape ...

[@bobcat24]

It’s cuz I’m black, ain’t it? 😂

[@BlackWolfTribe]

It’s not purple! It’s violet

[@Unflexedbandz]

“If you wear Oakleys You work in S1” That f$@king killed me😂

[@chriss2050]

what’s s1?

[@reeeeeeee.]

​@@chriss2050basically the admin of the organization

[@MikeyTheMikesterIII]

As a 42A he's 100% correct💀

[@dimaknopf]

If you carry a gallon of water with you in the field you're S3

[@11bangbang59]

Cause it’s true

[@user-dy3pd8qe3c]

I love my bellville boots. I have 1 pair left in black that I currently still wear in retirement at my current job. They are one of the only boots that doesn't hurt my flat feet.

[@cheekymoe629]

I broke my ankle in my Belleville boots. Still wear them though.

[@BattleOverride856]

I remember testing them in Fort Irwin in 2002 because the basic desert boots were falling apart on troops deployed in Afghanistan. I still rock them to this day for hiking too. Comfy af

[@somecrazyveteran]

I had the Belleville light assault boots, and I still have 2 pairs of them, and my old bct boots, because why the fuck not?

[@mastershua9991]

I'm not military at all but I am a carpenter... I've tried every boot known to man. Belleville boots are hands down the best you can get at their price point. They last 2-3 years of nasty work without issue.

[@somecrazyveteran]

@@mastershua9991 dude if they work for you, why not? They were the boots I’ve had since AIT. And I did lot of rucks in them.

[@bgorski6937]

@@mastershua9991 I prefer thorogood boots for the worksite…🤷🏻‍♂️

[@mastershua9991]

@@bgorski6937 yeah I've tried 3 different models from them. Best pair lasted about 3 months. Main reason I use Belleville only. I'm only 6'1" 244lbs but I put a work boot to the test.

[@Feetwoodjunglemadmax]

I need to treat myself then

[@Damian-333]

I wore tanker boots. But in 1986, they were black

[@Orca19904]

Everyone's boots were black back then.

[@remcovanvliet3018]

Your room still dirty?

[@aabidamn]

They're more diverse now.

[@Jout8-re1ij]

America wasent bulling the arabs back then, so thats why their boots werent the same color as the shit you drop on the toilet every day.

[@michiwonderoutdoors2282]

In the 80s we got real leather and would replace the sole with Vibram soles. I had a pair last me 30 years.

[@Eukuri0]

damn y’all had vibranium n shit 😲

[@McCarthy_Was_Right]

YES! I think I believe this! Yes! I do!

[@crofoegbu6535]

... Vibram was around in the 80s? EDIT: ah, so they were

[@jadsmvs8651]

Before every boot sole was cemented. Goodyear welted boots last forever because you can just replace the soles. Can't do that with cemented soles as easy.

[@JMGeranimo]

Wow, pricing of what you should buy as enlisted has changed. 900 a month , probably less is what I made. Never went over 18 k as combat arms with volunteering to go to combat. That's pre tax btw. I slept on the dmz asking why the signs said to take your malaria pills and why we didn't get them we were told we weren't permanent station lol like the bugs know.

[@erdngtn9942]

If you wear tanker boots, you’re cleaning out baby batter from your mustache daily.

[@zinzinbutter1790]

"and you have a dirty barracks room." I feel attacked

[@galenkincanon4798]

He's just jealous that the other boots aren't nearly as cool.

[@uraniumbolt7594]

You sound just like a tanker right now

[@HanSolo__]

Not only barracks room. Our tank looks like a pile of shit. The enemy would either pass it because "it's not functioning" or laugh his ass off and die of a heart attack. In the movie "Fury", their M4 is clean in comparison.

[@synshenron798]

@@HanSolo__ I really like that movie and yes im aware its not historically accurate but to me thats not what makes it so entertaining. I love the M4 Shermans though. Just because of how it was a tank that COULD do it all. It SHOULDN'T have done somethings but it COULD be used for them. Kinda like using vice grips as a hammer. You shouldn't do it but we both know damn well you will

[@HanSolo__]

@@synshenron798 I also like the movie. I dont think its historically inacurate. Some vetererans say it is. Some say they've seen all such cases. I dont have the reason to not believe they did.

[@nuyabuisness7526]

Footwear is basically the only place I don't mind spending a decent bit of money for quality. I can spend 30 bucks on a cheap pair of shoes that last me 2 months of being too narrow and unsupported, or I can dish out 180 for a nice pair of shoes that fit my big feet and remain comfortable and strong for 2 thousand miles of walking.

[@thedigitalrealm7155]

Yeah its always worth paying extra for quality when it comes to boots

[@hateferlife]

The way

[@moepizl]

Facts oogway, facts.

[@Dan_Yerlll]

180 is nothing that’s like low end

[@Super-px6xr]

Dont skimp out on high end insoles aswell. I know plenty of guys with expensive boots with factory inserts. Try out diffrent socks ( like compression and support socks )and laces ( i get soft flat laces for a little bit more give) too for you guys that are willing to spend more.

[@hunterburrows7937]

Me waiting for the Yeezy desert boots

[@hunterburrows7937]

@Satxrn I know what those are, one of my favorite designs

[@TheGoatLocker]

In the air force we had Nike boots, super comfortable.

[@JoeZUGOOLA]

Waiting like you have to wait for the short bus

[@Dxrk41]

Fax

[@FearsomeTiger12]

Basically Rockies lol

[@rogerpemberton79]

Danner Ft Lewis are by far my favorite boot. I still wear a pair now that I'm retired. For a desert boot I like the Belleville with the sand tread sole. Not because it's aggressive but because they provide so much extra cushion and are wicked comfortable.

[@whyureadingmyname9570]

6 months later and the KZbin algorithm brought me back, leave me and my basic training boots alone

[@jonapple2325]

Hey motherfucker, welcome back to this video 😈

[@rahjah6958]

Another 6 months later and I’m here for the first time

[@RapidRedRider]

My Oakley’s boots took a beating in Iraq. I wore them up until my discharge. They had burn marks and even a blood stain. Our butter bar who came to us after deployment told me to go get new boots and not to wear those again. They stayed on my feet for over 2 more years. I earned the condition of those boots and they weren’t going anywhere. I was medically discharged and my boots were in my storage unit along with 90% of my military stuff and was broken into and it was all stolen. When I realized the boots were gone I actually had to fight tears

[@mathewbrigman5592]

Even if you did cry, those would've been a real man's tears

[@RapidRedRider]

@@mathewbrigman5592 I think so too

[@vipe650r]

Brother, I’m really sorry to hear that.

[@xXTheRealGoliath]

“Broken into”

[@timc4765]

But it wasn't a bloodstain in your boots from an IED or bullet was it? Do you know how I can tell? Because you are looking for attention in the comment section. You aren't a soldier, you're a teenage girl in bootyshorts shaking your thang on TikTok.

[@Nyrkes]

Go cheap on your footwear and you'll be feeling that poor decision for months until you have to replace them

[@CFLS95]

🎖

[@Unregistered.Hypercam.2.]

i imagined someone asking for new feet at the PX

[@RikkiSan1]

I learned that the hard way...

[@Tonyrd3000]

Replace months with years. Still paying with my plantar fascitis

[@MichaelThe-Pyro]

I spend $300 on nice orthopedic inserts and cheap out of the footwear

[@cid7819]

"If you wear tanker boots, you are obviously a tanker" got me 😂

[@captainitalia811]

my basic boots are indestructible. once you break them in and put some inserts in them it's like walking on a cloud

[@MasonBills]

basic issued boots are great when they’re really broke in. all i wear and don’t plan on switching. that’s why im a psychopath.

[@snailinit1776]

Same bro wore them for 13 years

[@nomorecomply4044]

I’m joining just to wear them until I can retire

[@jeffklaubo3168]

I wore them out. I only replaced the insoles. After that, great boot

[@grindtimetv8583]

That’s me bro. My soles were fuckin worn out. Only bought new boots for deployment. But basic and my first 2 yrs in. Basic training boots G. I’m a sicko, I know

[@nathanjames2934]

Amen brother I’m with you

[@Bearsrkr]

I rocked the basic training issue my whole career lol, love it though. Didn't wanna splurge for the other options.

[@JSmedic1]

Right. Me, too! And, I had the moleskin, just in case. Lol

[@BigRagatheOpStomper]

Right? Never had moleskin and all I did was replace the sole with more comfortable ones.

[@shann00143]

I have 2 pair of boots just in case. I use my Basic boots for everyday work, if there would be a ceremony or event i would wear my Nike boots. I dont know why i do it. 🤣

[@vononthemoon]

Even with clothing allowance? I had to when I was in. The basic training boot gave me bilateral pes planus

[@TheRealDTV]

I was always pressured to buy new gear like why am I supposed to spend my earned money on army gear .. never made sense to me

[@Agrimir]

Never served. Doesn’t stop me from wearing the boots. Can’t beat the durability of them. One pair lasted me four years when I was hitchhiking through the states.

[@kevinc.cucumber3697]

Im in the army but i prefer civilian boots. They’re just better and more comfortable

[@74nova36]

It’s probably frowned upon but I wear my younger brothers old boot camp issue style ones to work, but these have steel toes and I’m not ever trying to pretend I served. They just look better with jeans than half the other steel toes at Academy and Walmart

[@secretzombie3976]

Check out the Rocky s2v boots. My absolute favorite boots of all time now.

[@Agrimir]

@@secretzombie3976 I just may, thank you.

[@arkwill14]

Choices? We wore green Vietnam-era jungle boots in the desert in the 90's because that's what they issued us as a "hot weather" boot. They still even had a little black leather on the toe we tried to maintain - with little success.

[@artemefimov8215]

There's something so good about wearing your boots for a long time and see them get damaged but still hold up. Boots feel so good to deteriorate

[@user-je4qk4yh3h]

You must not do hard labor , go thru 3-4 pairs a year

[@CreekCampo]

@@user-je4qk4yh3hMust not get good boots. Mine have held up in two years of carpentry, roof work, housing frame work, digging, painting and airsoft. They’ve only recently gotten a deep enough gash in them but not bad enough to replace yet. Treat yourself to some quality boots, and take care of them

[@profesorrawa6393]

With higher quality shoes that are made out of leather, suede or nubuck they get shaped to your foot with time. This is especially noticable with steel-toe boots, the best fitting pair is still gonna scrape for a while. I may add that in some „woke” universities having run down shoes is seen as a eco-friendly anti-materialistic statement.

[@KosherPorky]

​@@user-je4qk4yh3h infantry lmao

[@williamponce5907]

"This boot is for heroes, an people who want to feel like a hero!" Bro that was awesome thank you

[@talzumon101]

HAHA, damn calling me out in the S1 like that for no reason 😆

[@theduder7709]

I felt attacked and I'm in the S2 rocking Oakley's. 😭

[@NickRobbins82]

when I was in them m************ would be sitting in AC or heater during deployments while we're out there roasting or freezing our balls off!

[@alexistaylor969]

Been in both scenarios, push for training and MOS change. Make your dreams come true. XD

[@alphagaming7494]

Oh I guarantee you if you mentioned it it wasn’t for no reason you don’t get noticed for no reason

[@vaughnwalker1840]

Admin. Ain't nothing to fuck wit.

[@ThatBoyGhost82]

Those suburban truck owners are having a mid life crisis as we speak if they watched this😂…lmfao

[@joflow1600]

I wore basic training boots all 12 months of my deployment in Iraq. Lightweight and breathable. Once you build up the calluses on the back of your feet and Achilles from getting eat up by friction they are the best lol

[@greyac3z1337]

What about the Nike jungle boot? Lol definitely the fort Bragg starter pack

[@nameable-drawing4963]

Haaa ha lol not the nike

[@ironc5194]

Or S-2 special haha

[@Ghostly_FilmProduction]

I have them

[@Ghostly_FilmProduction]

I'm also at bragg... (Edit) fogot to mention my Nike Jungle boots that I own.... and my sand boots. 😬

[@ironc5194]

@@Ghostly_FilmProduction legit

[@65thE5]

I got danners right before i deployed. Lasted the whole deployment that was 4 years ago and im still wearing them today best boots ever

[@Watchdog_McCoy_5.7x28]

Danner boots are the best.

[@creosote3220]

Danners are amazing. I can be outside in a sleety wet winter storm and my feet are the only thing on my that are warm and dry.

[@cuve_ae]

Danner or bust, love um. Use my old RATS for yard work/construction & got some hot weather boots for hiking and walking. 1345

[@ourhealthcarestories]

I’ve had mine for more than half a decade now. Loves em.

[@Lucas12v]

Not military but I've worn US made Danner work boots for years. Expensive but fantastic boots.

[@AviArwahki-pq2hz]

I preferJungle boots. Your feet can breath ! Any Army surplus store should have them, just ask for Army Ranger boots. They Run about $100.00

[@someguycalledCh0wdah]

Hey it's MY room, okay?

[@CalebCraig]

They know better than to give Marines choices. If they're not all different colors and flavors, they'd never make up their mind

[@JayLeePoe]

*_"I'm worried about you."_* No lie These cats rocking it like Oliver Twist _Please, someone, help these children._

[@QuantoniumGaming]

Wtf is wrong with the BCT boots?

[@BabyWick351]

💜🤟💜🤟💜

[@JustRelaaaxASMR]

On my third pair, and I wore my issued Belleville basic training stompers for three years. Love those things.

[@davionlwhite1529]

Watching this while lacing up my BCT boots for the morning I would’ve bought the oakleys in AIT but it’s been 2 years I’m too far gone 😂

[@dhirmer]

No way man, the Oakley's combat boots are worth their weight in gold. Buy them, you won't regret it

[@jasonreynolds5633]

The trick is to tie a knot at the end of the laces so the do not come completely unlaced.

[@Fo4assaultriflefan92]

Felt. Chillin in the basic boots at my office desk 😂

[@hondaservicecenter]

@@jasonreynolds5633 i thought everyone did that lol, i do that when i tuck my laces

[@rickymartin3693]

Honestly same. And I wore em for 4 1/2 years and deployment to Iraq lol.

[@chrisp190]

Those Oakley boots with custom insoles were like walking on clouds

[@tylerjuarez9817]

Amen

[@danisahumanable]

yeah too bad they only last like 20 miles. I went through 2 pairs in less than a year and switched to danners. I got a solid year out of them each time. but we rucked twice a week, if we were not in the field already rucking...for half of the year....every year....(ft Carson 11b)

[@firefly9838]

Danners are superior

[@mysty0]

@@firefly9838 had a pair of Bates M6.. damn I wish I could get another pair

[@ThePaisakiller69]

I always used the standard issue boots, good enough for Uncle Sam, good enough for me

[@moparjr89]

I did too until i bought oakleys. Misplaced one after i got back from iraq and had to wear the issued for a day and my feet were killing me within an hour

[@puebespuebes8589]

​@@moparjr89im pretty sure oakley just weakened your foot because we usually build muscle to compensate for thinner or harder soled shoes.

[@poolee77]

Yeah nah, I switched to Danners right after bootcamp and my feet thanked me.

[@isaac-vb1ng]

I remember switching to oakleys from the basic boots and the first time I had to run with them I was blown away wondering where the pain went it felt like I was walking on air and they hold up great for rucks and field activity

[@HunterLvyiXIII]

​@@poolee77 I switched after MCT (we ended up running through a creek 4 times) and same brother

[@coldsoldier313]

Garmont boots mean that you're generally better than everyone else

[@basedboy0409]

Tanker boots honestly look dope I kinda wanna get some-

[@roderickjones2229]

You a tanker?

[@joshuataft5541]

They look girly to me..they look like something an Italian dude would wear with tight white jeans and a leather jacket..lol..but they do look cool jst not on me..no hate I'm jst joshing ya .have a good day my friend.shoot straight and stay positive 💪✌️

[@Kilo-ct8dh]

@@joshuataft5541 They're made that way for a reason.

[@joshuataft5541]

@@Kilo-ct8dh oh I'm sure they are. They jst look silly for at home use to me..but yeah I know that. It's all good and if I was a soldier I'd wear what works..I jst wouldn't buy them for at home cause I think there cool I'd go with some hiking boots like Merrill or Columbia. If I could choose that's what I'd go with..but thanx for the reply I really appreciate you trying to help..✌️😉🙏

[@jed-henrywitkowski6470]

@@joshuataft5541 Lol! I agree. They would look pretty sick in polished black leather.

[@Windowsndoors]

I wore the same issued boots from basic through deployment until I got out and my feet were fine. My wife was amazed at how soft my feet became “like baby skin.” I never needed mole skin either. Army infantry.

[@dylnfstr]

Everybody’s feet are different. What doesn’t work for some will work for you, etc.

[@Tracer-cw6sv]

My dad tried to do the same, ended up going through 10ish pairs I think and now can barely walk his feet are so messed up. Oh and VA did surgery for him multiple times. And messed up, multiple times

[@Windowsndoors]

@@Tracer-cw6sv sorry to hear that. I have problems with my feet to but different boots wouldn’t have helped anything.

[@daviddarby6263]

You're lucky!!! I now have flat feet.

[@danmcmanus901]

I did the same but my feet have crocodile skin now

[@coldsnap4467]

I wore the same pair of Rocky SV2's for almost 10 years. Solid boot, comfortable. Pricy though.

[@mongo5392]

Even better when your command is paying for them!!!

[@UNiTEDDKSilent21]

Is it really pricey when they last 10 years?

[@doc.rankin577]

​@UNiTEDDKSilent21 it's the upfront cost. It's a great investment, but you gotta put up the dosh.

[@discardedroses]

Im not in the military, i just liked seeing his head bop around 😂😂😂

[@Qui-Dad-Jinn]

I was in prior to desert boots (1994-2000). I rocked the Corcoran Field 2 jump boots. Had those resoled 4 times. The leather on the side finally gave out 4 years ago. So, I bought a second pair. 25 years seems to be a decent boot life.

[@itz_cerwinvegafan1474]

I love my Corcoran's I have the Marauder's in coyote. They are the best boots I have ever worn.

[@carloko08]

hahahaha, wooooo, dude, 25 years, I had my standard marine infantry corcoran boots for 22 years with two sole changes, my boots was always ready, always aggressive and willing to work, trot, climb and kick ass and also to flee from fights, from death and from the devil hahaha, but my boots was always ready in service to the community too, my boots abandoned me one day at the beach, there were a lot of people and while I was talking with some friends sitting outside the car several huge waves washed away the crowd on the beach, and to the confusion and alarm the people took their things wildly to flee from the water and someone mistakenly took my things including my towel, my radio, my shirt and my beloved boots, poor my boots, always loyal to my cause and perhaps even now surely serving faithful to its new owner, that was 10 years ago, long live to corcoran boots, cheers XD

[@RickJames-yo3tr]

@@carloko08wtf 😒

[@zaheercharles487]

I watched joe getting smoked for wearing corcorans in the Infantry.

[@FishingIsLifeBro]

​@@zaheercharles487yeah dude. Leg infantry wearing those was a huge bullseye.

[@brendanmatelan2129]

"Rippled Soled boots are made for people who like aggressive tread for no reason." Makes me laugh everytime.

[@briancoty88]

I didn't get to try the Oakleys until after I got out, what a wonderful boot. They've been great for rucking, running, beach walks. Unbelievably dangerous on slick surfaces though!

[@WarPigstheHun]

Do they make bullet-proof boots too?

[@emeza116]

​@@WarPigstheHunno

[@sapientia_et_virtus]

As an 0311, I didn't like them at all.

[@Uufda651]

When you grow up somewhere with an aggressive amount of snow and ice, no amount of tread is too much.

[@ithinkweregoingtoneedabigg8525]

All the grunts I worked with wore their boot camp boots. Pieces missing and all. I can confirm they were crazy

[@Earz13]

I wore the basic training boots my whole career. Once broken in those things were magic!

[@khill1324]

Preach! My Altamas from basic were the best boots I have ever had. Still go strong over a decade after service.

[@18echo]

I concur 👍.

[@terrysoule8441]

Funny. I am still wearing my pair of Belleville's issued to me in '97. Yes, the sole is worn flat, but otherwise still in great shape. I retired 12 years ago, so I wear them for yard work, construction and wood splitting.

[@jdoedoenet]

I got out of the Corps in '96, and still wear my standard issue Desert Storm boots regularly. Thirty years of use and best damn boots I've ever owned... They just don't make anything like that anymore.

[@Gods-child11]

What boots are they sir

[@jdoedoenet]

@@Gods-child11 Mine were issued to me, so I'm not entirely sure of the manufacturer (they still have the DOD labels in them). But I had a look and it appears they are the McRae 4189 Men's Hot Weather Desert Tan Military Boots. They look identical to me, and it seems likely those are the ones. No idea if they are available anymore. AT this rate, mine just might outlast *me*...😉 Hope that helps! 👍

[@Gods-child11]

@@jdoedoenet thank you

[@tiko4621]

@@jdoedoenetnot to be that guy but, honestly my man combat boots are still made with top notch and even better quality than those old boots you’ve got. Theres still guys all around the world that need top quality boots, no planned obsolescence acceptable. Those boots are your boots though, and they’ve been with ya for a lot, that means more than any quality sometimes.

[@jdoedoenet]

@@tiko4621 I sincerely hope you're right. You'll have to let me know in 30 years 😉

[@The_Velocibadger]

If it ain’t Danner I don’t want it. -every Marine anywhere

[@thatotherguy186]

Army MP…. I loved my Danners lol were great in AFG

[@Boeing_hitsquad]

I love my Danners ... But also got some newly recommended Rocky S2V'S and they are amazing too

[@hkdxforsaken]

I was thinking were are the danner pronghorns?

[@thatotherguy186]

@@Boeing_hitsquad I’ll admit I got some Rocky hunting boots (800g) that are amazeballs…. If I was still in I’d probably get a pair of those lol.

[@YungBeezer]

When the Reckonings first came out and were unavailable on Oki I was on a detachment to Camp Humphreys SK and since MARFOR-K is on Humphreys they had some Marine boots (because obviously USMC needs EGA on everything) and I snagged a pair right then and there.

[@blightedrapture8770]

Thank you for staying away from my Garmonts 🙏 my DSs told me to get em after basic and I never looked back

[@lexquodius]

I freaking forgot to pack mine after OSUT and left them with my training platoon... I just hope the next cycle is putting them to good use, either that or the DSs got those bad boys.

[@ironstarofmordian7098]

@@lexquodius fool.

[@ChiefOklahoma287]

The basic boots were awesome! Already broken in and ready to go!

[@karflarfkanoggin3427]

Got them rockys, shits are comfy

[@bloodbrothersYM]

I got a pair of rockys that they be the most flat boot out there. As a 91 series… man shit is great

[@karflarfkanoggin3427]

@@bloodbrothersYM you got the s2vs? They are flat asf, and with no arches I love em

[@thinkB4WeSpeak]

Rocky's are the best.

[@abelramirez7320]

Best boots I ever own, as well as the priciest

[@timothyallbee1176]

Basic training boots never let me down and were always free from supply so they are the best boots.

[@junkyardgroupie7046]

Facts

[@isaacphillips8543]

Best “budget do all boots” lol 😂 i detect no lies here though. Unless these mfkrs get wet, then they become bricks🤣

[@freedomtowander]

I am from Belleville they are a staple in my community! The people that work there have incredible pride in the quality of the boots they produce! Glad that was first!

[@Orca19904]

I have a pair of Bellevilles, you did a good job on them. 👍

[@Brodathan]

Dod constantly complains that those boots cause 12% of all below waist injuries. Terrible boot from a bad company that refuses to fix it. I suspect some polititions brother owns the company.

[@user-wi1xs5pc7g]

Imagine several Delta operatives wearing Belleville boots for a DA raid in rough terrain while its raining at night in 2024

[@Gabriel-jc2sc]

For the past 15 years I’ve worn so many out to where I finally found the ones I’m staying with and will buy again and again. The Rocky SV2’s💪💪

[@providence7506]

Was fully expecting to see the s2v's on the list, best boots I've ever paid for

[@jonmcelrone9389]

Loved my SV2s but found myself mostly wearing Garmonts out and SFBs in Garrison. Id pull out the SV2s as more of a winter boot though.

[@MMAteenager]

@@jonmcelrone9389 Garmonts were the SV2s before SV2s. Definitely a little better for warm weather thou.

[@johnhildenbrand2642]

I wore my basic training boots through everything, EIB, Air Assault, Airborne, two deployments, finally wore a hole in the side and cracked the bottom right along the ball of the foot they wore so thin...Lotta memories in those boots, I still have them, along with my original dog tags, crossed rifles, smoking jacket and wooby

[@ripvanwinkle5199]

Never replace the wooby. That’s like getting rid of your firstborn.

[@damon2772nomad]

As a kid I had black issue Vietnam jungle boots. I wore them out. I loved them and could never find another quality pair. Those boots were savage.

[@theworldtoday6562]

Same

[@jmackinjersey1]

I still have the first issued pair of both Jungles and Cadillacs.

[@harveyshane1310]

I wear a black pair for work, I’m a police officer lol.

[@Ghostly_FilmProduction]

Fr

[@thechrisandphaedrusshow]

Belleville's are the shit! Damn boots never quit....but when they do they quit spectacularly!

[@chappyboi706]

As a garmont man myself, cant help but feel excluded

[@OscarMikePrecision]

Honestly, I feel like garmont T8 is the most common boot I see. At least at my unit

[@spartanwill1474]

Iv got two pairs of garmont and at this point I'm worried to try something else and it not be as good

[@IamTHEONLYgus532]

Mine said, “I’m a navy reservist, I’m cheap, and these boots are fine for doing customs inspections!” 😁

[@PeculiarTendencies]

Garmonts? I loved mine. Very durable.

[@QuebecsMonster]

Fucking love my garmonts I've never had the misfortune of getting blisters from any of mine.

[@JustMatt_2023]

I’ve been told that only officers wear Garmonts, and I guess I just add to that stereotype lol. They’re pretty great though.

[@nafis6668]

Garmont bifida cup sole offer great protection against sharp rocks. Zero heel slip = zero blister.

[@JDOGcolt45]

Garmonts are the real boots of heroes. Only weirdos that never ruck wear Oakleys. They do not hold up.

[@jameshuhn6924]

@Fieldcraft Enthusiast I prefer the NFS over the bifida. The bifidas are far too stiff for me.

[@m1a1abramstank49]

Gotta love how they give you the wrong fucking size, tell you it’ll break in and it never broke in.

[@robertkolb2288]

I was waiting to see Garmont, I need to know what I am.

[@Chefian23]

You’re rich ma boy

[@robertkolb2288]

@@Chefian23 Or at the time I thought I was, lol.

[@sasquatch4liffee]

Basic. You're basic.

[@robertkolb2288]

@@sasquatch4liffee To be fair, when I got out of the military, we were still using BDU's and shining our black boots. I wore Corcoran 2's when I was in. I bought these Garmont boots for everyday extracurricular woodland activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking, camping. I tried on a bunch of boots and these suited my feet the best. I honestly don't know anything about the brand.

[@HT-tc2ep]

I got kids damn it self respect is out the window

[@JosephQPublic]

I still have my issue boots. They’re still kickin!

[@briandugas1648]

I wore my steel toes all the time! I got them when I was an Engineer and just kept wearing them. It is the reason I wear my Irish Setter steel toe boots everywhere.

[@johnrodriguez5277]

First time I went to the desert in the 90s, I took the GI issue. WORST MISTAKE EVER!!! I'm flat-footed so I tortured my feet. My right foot was numb for 3 months after i got back! The next time to the desert during Iraq freedom, I spent some money and got some good quality boots. Makes a big, big difference! Good times

[@My_Alchemical_Romance]

“Great mid-grade.” Welcome to the Army, fellas. Off to Beirut, Lebanon- Hey! Thanks for stopping by!

[@deenell9039]

Sign me up for the basic training boots. And don't judge me. I'm leaving the Army with 150 thousand dollars.

[@YTT718]

And fcked up feet but Facts

[@deenell9039]

@Tiger Bandaid Yea, if you are a PX ranger and stay in the strip clubs. Ten years saving just 20 grand is 200 thousand. Your a check spender. You can live broke in the Army. Food and housing is free.

[@thethumper088]

@@deenell9039 lol food nor housing is free. They automatically take it from your pay.

[@byloyuripka9624]

me: looking up enlisted and officer pay rates also me: concluding dee nell is full of shiyate

[@deenell9039]

@@thethumper088 How long have you served?

[@CaptainRon76]

Remember kids, issue boots are free. You can then allocate more funds towards bottom shelf whiskey to feed the beast.

[@Finn.Muller]

Then there's me rocking Jesus's sandals💪😤

[@bantiarya4896]

3.45 am ,me on my bed , having an exam tomorrow,which i obviously didn't prepare,and choosing boots for desert 😂😂

[@MrPatspp]

How did you do mate?😅

[@Born2Losenot2win]

I’m in the same situation right now ☺️🔫

[@joebeach7759]

Looks exactly like the "Jungle Boot" that I was issued. before Panama, only the uppers were green and the lowers black. so we could shine them!

[@cannowuppass8214]

Great freaking boot. I loved that boot and the Corcoran jump boot.

[@AlexKS1992]

I’d definitely like to see black boots make a return.

[@shannonlucas4605]

The ripple soul boot actually eases knee pain.

[@SuperSedingAngeL-yr0]

So does amputation.

[@UncleSlimJimmy]

As someone who’s never stepped foot on a military base, I can confirm, this is true.

[@KingLeoVT]

I still have my basic training boots.. It just feels........ right.

[@alexsullivan2957]

Once they’re worn in they feel like you are walking on air. But that breaking in. Is absolute hell

[@golong1343]

It’s good to see that they have a choice of what boots to wear. Where I’m from is stuck in nam-era, boot needs a break-in period for a long time.

[@possum3238]

Nike all day, was like walking around barefoot with all the added protection, plus your spare pair was super small and easy to pack, also light weight

[@ronniecarpenter3165]

Gotta be prepared to rock CSM at all times

[@jameshuhn6924]

I had a pair of NIKE in OSUT, most comfortable boots I've ever worn. But after 2 months the sole separated from the boot while in the field, never could find another pair of those boots at the PX.

[@kingkazuma2239]

Not good for the field

[@Shrugboatt]

@@kingkazuma2239 we went to the field all the time and my nikes were fine

[@possum3238]

@@kingkazuma2239 you must’ve never been in the field

[@gamelockbreaks9607]

I wore basic issue boots for my 1st 4 years never got blisters even when I rucked 21 miles 😂 Got some garmont T8s, and they fell apart after like 4-5 months when I was still an 11B. I loved them but couldn't justify $150 every few months.

[@smithnwesson990]

Wtf is the point of ruck marches anymore 😂 Destroying your back and knees because Charlie is going to be chasing you down a 10 mile ravine while you are backpacking?

[@forgiveusmen]

Rat boots were the best issued Marine boots

[@idocre]

Rat boots with the gortex liner made the field 10x more enjoyable

[@y11971alex]

They come in a size 0.05 😅

[@34_Conflict]

Wore the Underarmor softstep boots for 5 months and I can't live without them.

[@EdumacatedThug]

Had one of my Marines show up to the PFT wearing tanker boots.

[@Kaizensan1775]

Was my brother a tanker, though?

[@EdumacatedThug]

@@Kaizensan1775 nope. Air winger. Never touched much less seen a tank.

[@london914478]

😂🤣😂🤣😂 I’m Army. He’s NOT lying!

[@AutodidactEngineer]

Basic boots are the nicest looking so I chose them.

[@timcook6566]

I wore tanker boots for 8 years. Of course they were also highly spit shined. I was wearing them, after getting out, while riding my motorcycle to work in the rain. They literally fell apart on my feet. Had call the Mrs to bring me some shoes and fresh socks. lol

[@razablanco3766]

Only time I bought boots they were bellview and maybe Oakley . Both bought at the Kandahar air field PX when we could come back for a refit