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Old 02-23-2004, 19:26   #16
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Roger that. I have tried that but it didn't help so I just left them a little loose in that area. Thanks for the feed back. Have you or do you experience the same problem with the Oakleys?
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Old 02-23-2004, 19:30   #17
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Not at all with the Oakleys
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Old 02-23-2004, 19:34   #18
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Damn it now I'm gonna have to buy a pair.
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Old 02-23-2004, 19:36   #19
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They cost less than the GSG 9s too.
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Old 02-23-2004, 19:42   #20
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They cost less than the GSG 9s too.
Now your just rubbing it in...LOL

Are they sized the same as the GSG 9s?
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Old 02-23-2004, 19:50   #21
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Seem too. I wear a 12 in both.
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Old 02-23-2004, 21:05   #22
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Wellco

Does anyone have a pair of Wellco jungle boots? I've heard good things but don't have any personal experience and I'd like to hear from someone who has/had them.

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Old 02-23-2004, 21:23   #23
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Re: Wellco

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Does anyone have a pair of Wellco jungle boots? I've heard good things but don't have any personal experience and I'd like to hear from someone who has/had them.

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I have a pair, almost new in the box. They are more comfortable then standard jungle boots but I have not but them through the ringer like others around here.
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Old 02-23-2004, 21:38   #24
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Re: Wellco

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Does anyone have a pair of Wellco jungle boots? I've heard good things but don't have any personal experience and I'd like to hear from someone who has/had them.

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They are the same as the issue boot, in some versions.

Got a pair, like them fine, decent summer weight boot.

Mine tend to blister my heel if I step out too fast. Probably need better orthotics.

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Old 02-24-2004, 06:25   #25
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They are the same as the issue boot, in some versions. Got a pair, like them fine, decent summer weight boot.

Mine tend to blister my heel if I step out too fast. Probably need better orthotics.

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I have a pair, almost new in the box. They are more comfortable then standard jungle boots but I have not but them through the ringer like others around here.
Gentlemen, thanks for the replies.
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Old 02-24-2004, 07:17   #26
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I have 2 pair of Wellco Jungles; one with ripple soles and the other has the tough Tuffcushion sole. Both are very comfortable with the exception of needing to have the heel caps removed.

I also have a pair of the new Wellco ICB's. Comfortable boot as well.

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Old 02-24-2004, 16:19   #27
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I always loved my hi-tecs, when I was allowed to wear them.

Great boots. They do kinda take awhile to dry out if you are going to be in a wet environment.

I wore Rocky 911's for years as a cop, and hiking. Similiar to the hi-tecs, but lighter and more comfortable.

Other then that? Green (only) jungles or Danner's when it was really cold.

I have some New in the box "Special Forces Mountain Boots" if anyone remembers those.
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Old 02-24-2004, 17:47   #28
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You mean Chippewas?
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Old 02-24-2004, 18:01   #29
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Razor,

I think they are Chippewas....they were advertised in the old Brigade Quartermaster catalog as "SF Mountain boots"....They were short, big ass heavy boots...I can dig them out and post a pic if ya want.
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Old 02-25-2004, 11:56   #30
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Razor,

I went and looked for the boots last night.....couldn't find them. Must have got misplaced in the last move.

All black leather, big old sole, short upper, came with thin and thick felt insoles.....does that match the description for chippewas?
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