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Max_Tab 02-13-2004 14:39

Favorite boots
 
This thread is all personal opinion.

What have been your favorite boots since you've been in the military.
I started thinking about this, because my favorite's have been my Raichle's, which are on their last leg. I know I should throw them away, but I just can't seem to do it. I figure they have at least one more good deployment in them. (I've been saying that for a few deployments now)

TRUST 02-13-2004 15:11

Max_Tab,

Just curious, what is the specific Raichle boot model you refer to?

Thanks in advance.

TRUST

Max_Tab 02-13-2004 15:44

Honestly I couldn't tell you, I got them years ago, and right now they are so worn out that I can't make out any of the writing on them. It's the one that 10th group issues, if anyone out there happens to know.

Razor 02-13-2004 17:13

I think they are Yatna IIs. There's no model markings on mine.

Psywar1-0 02-14-2004 05:56

Being SOTB most of the time I have to go with a good broken in pair of Green jungles with waffle soles.

NousDefionsDoc 02-14-2004 08:22

I'll tell you guys what. I wouldn't wear them in the jungle, but these Oakley boots are the business for concrete. I've never had a more comfortable pair of boots for in town.

FILO 02-14-2004 10:02

Regular old broken in jungle boots in warm weather and a pair of Chippewa’s in the cold. Nothing fancy, but, more importantly keep the socks dry (hopeless cause at times) and the feet powdered.

Max_Tab 02-14-2004 10:19

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Originally posted by NousDefionsDoc
I'll tell you guys what. I wouldn't wear them in the jungle, but these Oakley boots are the business for concrete. I've never had a more comfortable pair of boots for in town.
I've heard nothing but good things about those boots, thinking about getting me some.

TRUST 02-16-2004 19:00

Max_Tab and Razor,
Thanks for the info and replies.

I'm having a look around raichle.com.

TRUST

eyes 02-23-2004 14:36

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NousDefionsDoc 02-23-2004 14:46

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Originally posted by eyes
I just ordered two pairs...

So they're no good in the woods but good on the street... What about the sandbox?

What you have to remember is what they are made for. They are urban assault boots. If you wear them in rocks and cactus etc., they probably won't hold up very well. If you're in the streets of Bagdad, they would probably be the heat. Oakley is supposed to be coming out with tan if they haven't already. The boots are like tennis shoes or the old Adidas, but better.

Smokin Joe 02-23-2004 15:17

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Originally posted by NousDefionsDoc
What you have to remember is what they are made for. They are urban assault boots. If you wear them in rocks and cactus etc., they probably won't hold up very well. If you're in the streets of Bagdad, they would probably be the heat. Oakley is supposed to be coming out with tan if they haven't already. The boots are like tennis shoes or the old Adidas, but better.
NDD,

I love my Adidas GSG-9's would you mind expanding on why you find the Oakleys better than the Adidas?

Thanks

Joe

NousDefionsDoc 02-23-2004 15:25

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Originally posted by Smokin Joe
NDD,

I love my Adidas GSG-9's would you mind expanding on why you find the Oakleys better than the Adidas?

Thanks

Joe

Better construction I think. On my Adidas, all the leather peeled off the uppers - while they were in the closet . Also, the Oakleys have a better design for me. More padding, not as tight.

Smokin Joe 02-23-2004 18:16

Did you ever have a problem with your Adidas causing blisters on the top of your foot where your ankle meets your leg...right were your ankle flexs?

NousDefionsDoc 02-23-2004 18:19

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Originally posted by Smokin Joe
Did you ever have a problem with your Adidas causing blisters on the top of your foot where your ankle meets your leg...right were your ankle flexs?
Not that I can remember, but I can see how it could happen. I still use mine for PT, but what I do is skip the lace holes in that area you're talking about.


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