Boots...

[van7559]

I heel strike so hard that no boot has ever lasted past 18 months with me. It's just how I walk. My first pair of boots working in the jail were Danners, and the soles cracked right in half before I had a chance to work through the heel.

Other than that, though, every single pair of boots I've worn, I go through the heel before anything else can wear out except sometimes the laces. So I just buy for comfort, knowing that they have about 12-18 months before a new pair will be on my feet.

Dude I am with you on this! I am lucky if my boots see a years worth of service. My last pair were danners, currently rocking some cabelas work boots, had red wing, danner, georgia, chippewa etc. a year and there is nothing left period

[Jherexx]

Rocky S2V's, don't even have to break them in.

[NightCat]

Do they have to be uniform boots?

Nah, they dont. I've recently left active service and am now looking for a good boot for recreational use and perhaps some downrange use. Mostly just an all around boot, range time and hiking.

What size are your feet, OP?

11 Mens.

Thanks for all the feedback guys! Keep it coming!

[gnihcraes]

Georgia Boot for me. I've had them several years, multiple hunting trips, and wear them every winter here in town. I'm on my feet all day, indoors and out. They are a water proof pair, non-insulated. starting to show some wear, but hanging in there.

Sportsmans was a dealer, until the bankruptcy. Not sure where to buy them now. My 2 cents.

Edit: They never have leaked, and I keep them waterproofed with mink oil etc. (leather)

[CowboyTuff]

Danner Combat Hikers get the nod from me, best boots I've ever had the pleasure of hiking in.

[Jolly Green]

Ive had a pair of Belleville 700s for the past four years (worn 4 days a week). I like them so much I plan on buying another pair for spares. They just get a bit hot in the summer with the goretex lining. http://belleville-boots.com/wetw.htm

[jgang]

Rocky S2V. I'm on my third pair in uniform. Wear them everyday, all day.

[ColoWyo]

Check out the Danners that are made in the USA. They cost more, but from my experience, worth it.

[Richard K]

+1 for Danner. I've got 4 pair which I wear based upon the weather; unisulated, 200 gram, 400 gram and 600 gram. It has to be well below zero before I'll wear the 600 gram pair.