What is the BEST BOOT for the Military & Special Operations?

in '93 when I went home on leave after AIT my Grandfather shook his head when I showed him my black issue leg boots. He said for fuck sakes we can build Billion dollar stealth jets but they still cant make a decent pair of boots for the Infantry. He landed on D-Day and walked his happy ass to the Czech Republic so I think he had a good idea about foot wear.

Solid info on both boots AND socks. Do not overlook your socks. Finally don't discount good orthotics. As one Olympic runner told me: The right orthotic may cost as much as a good pair of running shoes but will outlast and add value to 4-5 pair of shoes. Great boots on cheap socks is like new tires on a bad alignment.

In my time at Nike I learned that after a mile of running blood and perspiration are pumped into your feet which will swell up a half size. So it’s good advice having a good merino wool boot sock and fitted for a boot a half size larger to allow your foot to comfortably swell into them and not be too tight. A full size is too large allowing your foot to slide around causing blisters. For marathoners and ultra marathoners we will image their feet and custom build a proper shoe a half size larger which produced dependable results. During my time in SF, prior to USN EOD, we were issued J boots which I always picked up a half size larger and never suffered blisters. Now I know why.

I joined at the end of the black boot era, and didn't know boots could be comfortable. My buddy in Korea took me to the local dude who measured my feet in like 8 places and and whipped up the perfect custom jungle boots for $80. Now I run around in Salomon boots but I think back to those.

It's worth pointing out: after 1SG has a heart attack upon seeing your boots, you will also have a heart attack upon hearing how many pushups he will be correcting you with.

Boots, boots, boots, boots Stepping up and down again DOL

Worst part of basic was standing/hurting feet. The first weeks in processing were WAY worse than the 12 mile hikes etc. it’s absolute torture to stand on your feet for 50+ hours with no sleep/sitting down at all ever.

This video brings back some memories of me arriving to Ft Bragg and getting base housing,my next door neighbor was a 18D E-6,first thing he told me was..'Get yourself a pair of great boots,your feet will thank you',,,Good thing I listened.

The USMC R.A.T. Boot shown at 7:00 is the best boot I've ever worn in my 67 years. Been through a lot of them. Not too heavy, well isolated from ground objects, no pressure points, plenty of toe room. These are made by Danner.

I’ve always been big on the Garmont T8 Bifida and Extreme GTX

So, 11B I used jungle boots with ripple soles for years, and I absolutely loved them. Marched for 1000s of miles in my career and it really helped.

Thank you Retired Special Forces (Green Beret) Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Littlestone for your courageous service to our country Sir. 🇺🇸

"I thought I was cheating I couldn't believe my feet could be so happy" AMEN. True words once you get a good pair of boots it makes all the difference. Great vid cheers.

We wore jungle boots in Vietnam and no one ever complained of foot problems from wearing them. However, the nylon mesh insert would degrade and actually mesh into our socks because we could not remove our boots for sometimes ten or twelve days at a time in the bush. We hated to have to requisition new boots because they made you look “boot to the nam.’

The best review and recommendations of boot footwear I've seen. Having been deployed, then a Boot salesman, then a federal policeman and now a leather crafter in retirement, this review is outstanding. I have several boxes of unworn Danners and still swear by this Oregon based company. I've had several of my boots reconditioned by this manufacturer and have had ZERO issues with them over a thirty year span. There is truth in the statement that a person should buy a comfortable boot to suit the work environment. A perfect boot for all occasions doesn't exist. As recommended, always buy several pairs of wool socks.

Solid advice. I served prior to the advent of Danner and Matterhorn boots, we spent a lot of time " customizing " our issue boots with moleskin and super glue. A second pair of socks was sometimes in order. I have since found Matterhorns to be ideal for me, the fit and quality are superb.

1979 we could only wear boots for everything including PT, I don't remember the brand but they were like tennis shoes, most of my career was Belleville and Danner, I retired in 2018.

Short answer, Saloman T8 NFS or Lowa Zephyr

Hey thanks man! I love all of your videos I’ve seen so far and they’ve been extremely helpful just in general LIFE! Not even IN the military and it’s still helpful so thanks again. Appreciate what your doing here. Take care, all of you reading this.

Once I saw the video in my feed, I clicked right away. Awesome video!