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…” 😂

[@vaclav_fejt]

I guess relieving oneself must have become significantly more comfortable when main guns went above 40 mm in caliber... and less comfy again when the cases started being automatically ejected out of the 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

[@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.

[@erdngtn9942]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@coldsoldier313]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@LilBill14]

Nah the oakleys are light as fuck and comfortable. Best boot

[@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

[@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.

[@alexandervalde1724]

They still use the black tanker boots in Germany

[@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 😲

[@No_More_Naggers]

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.

[@YETANOTHORBASS]

there was a camp that was run by an army officer in my area and I went just cause I wanted to and I brought along my my grandfather‘s Vietnam era combat boots we were told bring hiking boots or combat boots if you have them and he said those are the exact type of boot that I did basic training in. you’ll do fine here, Kid.

[@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?

[@NotesNNotes]

Seriously I kinda want some now

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@JustRelaaaxASMR]

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

[@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

[@cid7819]

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

[@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

[@PorcheProduction]

Fax

[@FearsomeTiger12]

Basically Rockies lol

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@BillyBob-z4h]

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

[@CreekCampo]

@@BillyBob-z4hMust 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]

​@@BillyBob-z4h infantry lmao

[@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

[@SchwererGustavThe800mm]

Wearing my brand SPANKIN' new Belleville Flyweight C320's, they feel absolutely fantastic.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@ChiefOklahoma287]

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

[@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

[@williamponce5907]

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

[@someguycalledCh0wdah]

Hey it's MY room, okay?

[@zulunovenber]

But the basic training boots are so comfy when they're broken in! Especially with orthotics!

[@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.

[@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

[@phillamb_168]

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.

[@GlenSmalley]

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

[@TheInsideoutBalachlava]

I wear cheap knock off Soviet paratrooper boots because they were cheap

[@damionneranginui6546]

The NZ recon boots are interesting. Really comfortable but will snap your ankle under certain conditions. Really really comfortable. Don't like risk of injury for comfort.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@3vaheartsu]

I thought he said dessert..when he showed the boot I was like “the sergeants are that rude?” 😭😭

[@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]

💜🤟💜🤟💜

[@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.

[@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.

[@Justamanwidaplan]

What boots are they sir

[@jdoedoenet]

@@Justamanwidaplan 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! 👍

[@Justamanwidaplan]

@@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 😉

[@mr.robinson1982]

Sorry, my time was in the 80s, black leather boots that had spit polished toes & heels were what was worn. Some guys wore the Vietnam Jungle Boots, whose toes/heels were spit shined.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@kevinjohanson5718]

Im a former tanker, at least my room looked clean…just dont look under the bed or in the closet lmao. Tank was always ready to go though as it was always one of two that survived two weeks of gunnery without taking a dump on us. Dunno about you, but id rather have a messy room and a straight tank than the other way round.

[@Uufda651]

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

[@brendanmatelan2129]

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

[@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

[@kyrusvinter]

The stock boots led to me getting cracks in my ankle and heel bones, and chronic nerve inflammation as a consequence. :’)

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 👍.

[@kaczynski5660]

The Navy black steel toe boots that you have to polish suck so bad. It’s like marching with ankle weights

[@ithinkweregoingtoneedabigg8525]

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

[@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🤣

[@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

[@ThatBoyGhost82]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@dennisajones9352]

Danners? Hellva expense, but lasted so long….after my retirement, my boots got nuthin to do! Lol!

[@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.

[@Crankygrunt]

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

[@IamTHEONLYgus532]

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

[@djblackruss]

Been rocking Oakley's since the came out. Great boots

[@shannonlucas4605]

The ripple soul boot actually eases knee pain.

[@SuperSedingAngeL-yr0]

So does amputation.

[@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.

[@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.

[@LVL1Yo-YoGuy]

The tanker boots look bad ass, I'm gonna buy some. Thanks.

[@HT-tc2ep]

I got kids damn it self respect is out the window

[@Roblecop]

I bought Belleville's when the OCP's were first authorized and I never regretted it. Best boots I've ever owned.

[@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

[@tiffles699]

I have Rocky’s I got them like 3 months before getting med retired, but my old ones were looking rough. Super comfy, excellent for daily wear and heavy work.

[@captainitalia811]

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

[@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 ☺️🔫

[@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.

[@dustinpribble1546]

I'll wear the Danner RAT but Ft.Lewis is like $450.... I'm not about to man the glory hole just to buy boots

[@rogerpemberton79]

I have a pair of the Ft Lewis Gortex insulated and next year I'll have a pair of the uninsulated to wear for the summer months. I'm on my second pair of the insulated version and I don't have to sell myself to buy them

[@dustinpribble1546]

@@rogerpemberton79 they ARE a great boot. I was just joking. Just wish I could justify the price or find a good pair used at a reasonable price to get refurbished.

[@dustinpribble1546]

@@rogerpemberton79 I've got 5 pair of their RAT boots set aside in my preparedness gear

[@stayimmortal17]

Dead on. I was Army SF 18E and combat diver. We wore high ankle blacked out Chuck Taylor's. They dual as a dive bootie and operative footwear so you only take your fins off and you're ready to go. Anything on land, it was Keens and Solomons for me.

[@JosephQPublic]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@Prrocess]

I rocked that standard issue summer boot for 11 years lmao. Those were some damn good boots.

[@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

[@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

[@johnrodriguez5277]

Same here brother! I learned that lesson...the hard way!!! I spent some money and bought the reboks desert boot. Best money I ever spent! 😊👍🇺🇸

[@LuminousLuna01]

I liked the standard boot, once broken in, it worked great for me.

[@AdventureGearTV]

Naw, the guy with the basic issue boots is saving for the down payment on his Dodge Charger SRT8.