"Tactical Boots" ???

[David]

On ebay, they are selling the following expensive "tactical" boots:

-- Adidas GSG9 Boots

-- Nike ACG Boots (these seem to be sold only out of the UK)

-- Oakley SI Assault Boots

I am familiar with the Danner, Magnum, Bates, and Altama brands of "tactical" boots, but does anyone use the Adidas, Nike or Oakley brands of boots?



Thanks...

 

[T.Stahl]

..., but does anyone use the Adidas, Nike or Oakley brand of boots?

I certainly never would. They are much too soft for my taste. I prefer stiffer boots like Lowa Combat Boots or Meindl Army Pros. They offer more support for my ankles and more protection for my soles.

 

[Glockster35]

I agree, I have a Capt that I work with that has a pair of the GSG9' from Adidas and he thinks they are too soft. The first pair he had didn't last him 6 months of regular wear. He uses them on a tactical team only now.

I recently bought a pair of Thorogood "Force Recon" boots for duty, and they are about as tactical as I will ever need. They never squeek and are water proof. They look pretty cool also.

YMMV

 

[MolonLabe416]

The GSG9 boots are about 20 year old technology. The Meindl is a great boot. Cabellas sells a hunter version that is outstanding.

 

[mylesd]

Maybe Im old fashioned but I still prefer the Altama Speedlace Combat Boots. They are they greatest dang boots I've ever had. Just takes a small break-in period. And I would no sooner take a pair of Adidas or Nike boots into a tactical situation than I would a pair of clown shoes.

 

[Obiwan]

Only lasted six months...?

People.....take good care of your feet...you won't be sorry

If you wear them regularly you SHOULD replace them every six months

But most of us won't!

I have trashed reasonably good hiking boots in a day

Ok...it was 17 hrs...

And I hiked 50 miles

With about 6,000 ft elevation gain..and loss

 

[pmkringiv]

http://oakley.com/pd/3552

These are Oakley's boots

 

[Darthbauer]

Im wearing the Oakley hot weather boots right now. You wont find them on Oakleys website. Check out their govt sales web site.

 

[ZombiesAhead]

haha...I'm sure there is some purpose to these products but what makes a boot tactical? Jack of all trades, master of none?

If I need to chase after someone, I want "tactical running shoes."

If I want to hide out in the woods, I want "tactical hiking boots."

If I am rock climbing, I want "tactical climbing shoes."

I have a pair of leather LaSportiva heavy duty hiking/mountaineering boots that I use for outdoor stuff, walking around in the mud, riding my motorcycle, etc...

 

[highorder]

I have a friend at the DOS that loves his Oakley's. I am on my second pair of Matterhorn CST's, and don't anticipate going in a different direction.

 

[rero360]

I have a pair of Oakley boots, bought them when I was in Iraq, I really like them, took me a day to break them in and yeah the sole is a bit on the soft side, they stood up to 7 months of heavy duty use pretty good, I plan on getting another pair here soon. Never been a fan of the jungles.

 

[BsChoy]

Not that they're on your list but I love 511 boots...there is no breakin period pain just comfy boots..