new army boots (worth a read)

**Anthony** · 15th November 04, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by phil h

buy 2 pairs of boots in a size 11, send them to me, you can wear the boxes.

LOL

**ggibby** · 17th November 04, 07:52 AM

I wear and have sold combat boots from Danner, Corcoran, Altama and Condor. Oakley is a sunglass company. They license out their name for other products like clothing, luggage, and shoes.

If you like really tall sneakers, the oakley boot might suit you, but in selling their low-top, the shoe didn't fit many of our customers very well.

Having worn combat boots and listened to people to wear them for work (California Air Guard Pararescue, Sheriff's Deputy and county Search & Rescue), if your boot can't take a serious beating on a daily basis, you'll be a very unhappy camper. If you can get your hands on the oakley boot, you might question their durability.

For US$225 they're not Gore-Tex, not slip resistant, not full grain leather, and not resoleable. I've only ever seen one pair on a person, and haven't heard of a shop that will carry them.

Sorry to be so down, but as a shoe guy, I have opinions much like your mechanic. A very distinctive look, but not worth it.

**ggibby** · 17th November 04, 07:52 AM

I wear and have sold combat boots from Danner, Corcoran, Altama and Condor. Oakley is a sunglass company. They license out their name for other products like clothing, luggage, and shoes.

If you like really tall sneakers, the oakley boot might suit you, but in selling their low-top, the shoe didn't fit many of our customers very well.

Having worn combat boots and listened to people to wear them for work (California Air Guard Pararescue, Sheriff's Deputy and county Search & Rescue), if your boot can't take a serious beating on a daily basis, you'll be a very unhappy camper. If you can get your hands on the oakley boot, you might question their durability.

For US$225 they're not Gore-Tex, not slip resistant, not full grain leather, and not resoleable. I've only ever seen one pair on a person, and haven't heard of a shop that will carry them.

Sorry to be so down, but as a shoe guy, I have opinions much like your mechanic. A very distinctive look, but not worth it.

**ggibby** · 17th November 04, 07:52 AM

I wear and have sold combat boots from Danner, Corcoran, Altama and Condor. Oakley is a sunglass company. They license out their name for other products like clothing, luggage, and shoes.

If you like really tall sneakers, the oakley boot might suit you, but in selling their low-top, the shoe didn't fit many of our customers very well.

Having worn combat boots and listened to people to wear them for work (California Air Guard Pararescue, Sheriff's Deputy and county Search & Rescue), if your boot can't take a serious beating on a daily basis, you'll be a very unhappy camper. If you can get your hands on the oakley boot, you might question their durability.

For US$225 they're not Gore-Tex, not slip resistant, not full grain leather, and not resoleable. I've only ever seen one pair on a person, and haven't heard of a shop that will carry them.

Sorry to be so down, but as a shoe guy, I have opinions much like your mechanic. A very distinctive look, but not worth it.

**Miah** · 17th November 04, 08:15 AM

I would never wear them as a military guy.
they look neat and all but could not see myself wearing them Danners are the work/combat boot for me. I have worn them on a few 26+ mile forced marches and they are still holding up great 8 years after I bought them.

**Miah** · 17th November 04, 08:15 AM

I would never wear them as a military guy.
they look neat and all but could not see myself wearing them Danners are the work/combat boot for me. I have worn them on a few 26+ mile forced marches and they are still holding up great 8 years after I bought them.

**Miah** · 17th November 04, 08:15 AM

I would never wear them as a military guy.
they look neat and all but could not see myself wearing them Danners are the work/combat boot for me. I have worn them on a few 26+ mile forced marches and they are still holding up great 8 years after I bought them.

**bubba** · 17th November 04, 08:21 AM

The best boots I ever had was a pair of Corcoran jump boots. I wore those things almost every day for close to 10 years.Right now I have some standard issue type leather combat boots that I've worn alot for the last 5 years. They need resoleing but otherwise are in good shape. Those sneaker styles just don't appeal to me. To my eye they look kinda cheap.

**bubba** · 17th November 04, 08:21 AM

The best boots I ever had was a pair of Corcoran jump boots. I wore those things almost every day for close to 10 years.Right now I have some standard issue type leather combat boots that I've worn alot for the last 5 years. They need resoleing but otherwise are in good shape. Those sneaker styles just don't appeal to me. To my eye they look kinda cheap.

**bubba** · 17th November 04, 08:21 AM

The best boots I ever had was a pair of Corcoran jump boots. I wore those things almost every day for close to 10 years.Right now I have some standard issue type leather combat boots that I've worn alot for the last 5 years. They need resoleing but otherwise are in good shape. Those sneaker styles just don't appeal to me. To my eye they look kinda cheap.