Boots?

60 percent of my unit is wearing the Nike free boot. Wont last and they are Expensive but very comfortable; I typically ruck 30 miles a week in mine and havent had any blister. Stay away from the converse side zip junk
Bates has a cheap boot called the subzero that has good reviews from my team members.

I would definitely make breatheable and water resistance key, and wear better than excellent socks.

I like Merrell gear, they fit my feet well. The old Hi-Tec stuff was awesome too, not up on any of their newer stuff.

Have heard great things about the Under Armour and Converse gear as well.

I currently have Nike ACG (not sure these are still available) and Columbia light boots. The Nikes are awesome, have worn extremely well and while not the lightest, definitely have the support and breathe very well. The Columbias are just OK, do not fit my feet as well as the Nikes (a little narrow even though I got "wide" pattern) and do not breathe as well. They may feel better after a little more wear, but have not gotten much because of the higher daily temps.

Whatever you do make sure to put fit and utility above brand/price/coolness.

I work in footwear and the Converse Desert Tactical Boots seem to be pretty good. We dont even have them in store but employees will ask for them ordered. Also, The Under Armor boots are nice. I like the Speed Freak but all UA are pretty similar. Good Luck

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Originally Posted by loveski

I work in footwear and the Converse Desert Tactical Boots seem to be pretty good.

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I killed two sets overseas. While comfortable, they did not last long at all.

And they look like something Napoleon Dynamite would wear...

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Originally Posted by Tim K

I'm planning to compete in a cross country adventure race sort of thing next spring. The race itself is 30 miles in rugged terrain in Utah over two days. We'll be out overnight and I'll be carrying a 20lb rifle, sidearm, and ammo. The pack is going to be heavy.

I neither hunt nor hike, so I'm clueless about boots. What do you experienced guys recommend for a warm weather boot?

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Start getting ready now 30 mile hump is not easy. I always did rippled soles, but be warned they do not last half as long as regular.

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Originally Posted by Rust_shackleford

Start getting ready now 30 mile hump is not easy.

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Precisely why I'm buying boots now. This event will be at the limit of the capabilities of my fat 47 year old ass.

i like irish setter but those are hunting boots I just walked about 15 miles through rough country in gore pass with 70lbs of pack and gun

Check out Mountain Chalet in the Springs. I ended up going with a set of La Sportiva. Consider the extra weight of the pack. The extra support of mountaineering boots is well worth it.

I competed in the competition. Ended with a stress fractured knee in the middle of the night. We trained by going up and over Pikes Peak, and generally staying at altitude. Body felt great, but knee wasn't having it.

Pack light. Our packs ended up in the 60-70 pound range. Plus a few miles of 100 pound casualty carry equaled bruised shoulders and blisters where my boots had never given them to me.

Shoot me a PM if you would like any more info.

Jared

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Originally Posted by skullybones

Check out Mountain Chalet in the Springs. I ended up going with a set of La Sportiva. Consider the extra weight of the pack. The extra support of mountaineering boots is well worth it.

I competed in the competition. Ended with a stress fractured knee in the middle of the night. We trained by going up and over Pikes Peak, and generally staying at altitude. Body felt great, but knee wasn't having it.

Pack light. Our packs ended up in the 60-70 pound range. Plus a few miles of 100 pound casualty carry equaled bruised shoulders and blisters where my boots had never given them to me.

Shoot me a PM if you would like any more info.

Jared

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I want to talk to you on a multitude of levels. PM inbound.

I checked out that link, makes me want to enter! Too bad I have no shooting partners that would be interested.