The Great Boot Review
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Harder to find the Coyote Brown SWATs, I ordered mine on Amazon for my tour, and had my old deserts shipped from Canada. They are super comfortable, although they are not quite as durable as I'd like.
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Thanks for the input!
Last question: anyone have any experience with Converse boots? I'm leaning towards 5.11, Original SWATs and Magnums, but I found some Converses that would be considerably cheaper. If they're shyte, I don't want to even consider them though.. Just wondering if they are worth a look, or if I should steer clear.
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Last question: anyone have any experience with Converse boots? I'm leaning towards 5.11, Original SWATs and Magnums, but I found some Converses that would be considerably cheaper. If they're shyte, I don't want to even consider them though.. Just wondering if they are worth a look, or if I should steer clear.
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RangerRay said:
You have to tick off cost against all the other factors like weight, durability and wear. My Magnum Stealth safety boots are going on three years and are still holding up excellent. Well worth the cost. I bought another pair at Mister Safety Shoe http://www.mistersafetyshoes.com/en/Magnum8_Boot just recently but they're just sitting as spares right now. I really don't expect to use them for some time yet.
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I'm definitely leaning towards the Magnums based on what I'm reading here, and my other research. I'll be going out boot shopping soon to try different ones on, and if I like how they fit, I will probably buy them, regardless of how much cheaper the Converses I found are. Just trying down to narrow down my choices when I finally go shopping. :nod:
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SWATs all the way. I used to be a huge fan of magnum, picking up my first pair of Stealth II's in '07 when I first got my boot chit. They were GREAT!! However, after giving them hell for three years, and getting jacked up by a few RSM's, I finally had to switch out. I found out, at the time they no longer made the Stealh II's and had to go with the Stealth Force. Wasn't a big fan of the look, or the price (over $200 if I recall), but was a loyal user. I got the same size, and wore the same socks, but they destroyed my ankles. I tried returning them to the shop I bought them from, but they wouldn't take them back because they had been worn, (2 days, and a coat of polish). I was told to contact Magnum, and that they wouldn't f*ck over a military guy... long story short, they f*cked me, and I still have those damn boots... But I also own 2 pairs of SWATs, and will never go back. The SWATs aren't as cushy as the Magnums, but personally i think they look better, they're sturdier, and they don't rot as fast.
In the end, it's definitely personal preference and whatever your feet like more, but so far I have found that SWATs are way better quality over-all and better suited for a military boot.
Just my opinion of course
In the end, it's definitely personal preference and whatever your feet like more, but so far I have found that SWATs are way better quality over-all and better suited for a military boot.
Just my opinion of course
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Well, I went out and bought the Magnum Stealth Force 8.0 SZ CT CP with side zip.
http://www.magnumboots.com/ca/boots/professional/459/stealth-force-80-sz-ctcp/
They are very comfortable so far, though at first I thought there was too much room in the toes. When fitting them, they took the insoles out to make room for my orthotics. When I got home, I loosened them all the way, but both the insoles and orthotics back in, then tightened them up all the way. Now they fit like a glove. Sometimes the zipper binds; I just have to take my time zipping them when I put them on. It was pretty hard deciding between the 6" and 8", but opted for the greater ankle support in the 8".
My only regret is not being able to find the all-leather model, as per recceguy's last. I also tried 5.11 Tactical's ATAC 8" Shield CSA http://www.511tactical.com/All-Products/Footwear/Safety-Toe-Boot/ATAC-8-Shield-CSAASTM-Boot.html . They fit very similarly to the Magnums, but I chose the Magnums because of the cut-out at the back, which prevents the boot edge from digging into your calf while sitting or driving.
So far, I'm impressed.
http://www.magnumboots.com/ca/boots/professional/459/stealth-force-80-sz-ctcp/
They are very comfortable so far, though at first I thought there was too much room in the toes. When fitting them, they took the insoles out to make room for my orthotics. When I got home, I loosened them all the way, but both the insoles and orthotics back in, then tightened them up all the way. Now they fit like a glove. Sometimes the zipper binds; I just have to take my time zipping them when I put them on. It was pretty hard deciding between the 6" and 8", but opted for the greater ankle support in the 8".
My only regret is not being able to find the all-leather model, as per recceguy's last. I also tried 5.11 Tactical's ATAC 8" Shield CSA http://www.511tactical.com/All-Products/Footwear/Safety-Toe-Boot/ATAC-8-Shield-CSAASTM-Boot.html . They fit very similarly to the Magnums, but I chose the Magnums because of the cut-out at the back, which prevents the boot edge from digging into your calf while sitting or driving.
So far, I'm impressed.
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What's your running shoe size? For me, Magnums and SWAT ran the same size as my shoes.
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Uhhhhh...did you just reply to yourself and then ask yourself a question? ???
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I've been loyally wearing SWATS for 2 years,and I really like them. I'm wondering though, if there are any boots out there that are generally considered to outperform them? I'm consiering my next pair (as my SWATS are getting old) to be maybe Rocky's or the Nike SFB's
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