Best combat boots on Reddit
139 reviews from r/BuyItForLife, r/Boots, r/tacticalgear and 19 more subreddits
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#1
Danner
4.5
(17)
"I've been wearing the Danner Tachyon close to 10 years now. Light weight, almost a sneaker."
"I've been pretty happy with my danners and wear them to fests all the time."
"Danner!"
"Danner’s are king."
"I’ve got Danner Reckonings and they’re worth every penny IMO"
"The better option, but more expensive. Some guys say it’s as close to a tennis shoe as you can get in boots."
"Of those three, I would go with the Danners."
"I love danners and wear them everyday for the military."
"Danner makes some good boots, but they are a little pricey, at the $500 range."
"Most of the Danner lineup is under $400 and will surely last a year."
#2
Lowa
4.4
(5)
"If you want European made, Lowa boots are made in various European countries like Slovenia. Check out Lowa G2."
"Lowa boots would be your best boot for pt and is used by spec ops."
"Id try them on first, but I've had the best luck with Lowa Zephyr."
"Idk how they hold up for PT in them, but Lowa Zephyr mids are my go to boot."
"Lowa and Altberg are good boots."
#3
Dr. Martens
4.8
(4)
"Docs all year long
docs 4eva"
"Classic choice of Dr. Martens."
"The best bang for your bucks tho, it would be some Doc Martens 1460 Mono"
"You could get a pair of doc martens and dress them up yourself also."
#4
Jim Green
4.5
(4)
"Jim Green AR8."
"If you still like the look of combat boots, you could look into Jim Green."
"It's well under $400 and they seem to have a wider toe box."
"Jim Green AR8"
#5
Garmont
4.5
(4)
"Garmont for both."
"Garmonts."
"If needing something that's AR (or similar) compliant: Garmont T8s."
"I was eyeing out the Garmont T8 Bifida."
#6
Solovair
4.0
(3)
"For fashion solovair/ gripfast are good options."
"You might find Solovair a better fit, as they're better quality than Docs."
"They are objectively higher quality than their Doc Marten counterparts."
#7
Altama
4.0
(3)
"Military brands like McRae and altama."
"Altimas"
"Altama was always good to me."
#8
Corcoran
4.0
(3)
"Corcoran make the classic full leather jump boots at less than $300."
"Try something like Corcoran jump boots."
"Corcoran boots."
#9
Bates
3.7
(3)
"I always had good luck with bates with gore trex lining with the side zipper."
"Cheaper option, but serviceable. Will get the job done"
"The only downside is they don’t have a lot of traction for hikes, but you said you only wanted something for running."
#10
Doc Martens
3.7
(3)
"Doc martens as long as they're broken in before the fest."
"Doc martens, mine were super comfy for about 3 years of heavy wear."
"Would black doc martens work?"
#11
Merrell
5.0
(2)
"For dry and not to cold weather, I wear my Merrels."
"Merrells all the way for me."
#12
Nick's
5.0
(2)
"If you're willing to go slightly over ($560-70) you can get the Nick's combat boots which are probably the best you can buy."
"The highest quality is Nicks boots. They now make a combat boot."
#13
Rocky
5.0
(2)
"Rocky S2Vs, anybody who says otherwise is a loser."
"No better boot for OCP PT than the Rocky C4 trainers."
#14
Red Wing
5.0
(2)
"Redwing silversmiths."
"Red Wings Iron Ranger is available in WMN sizing for a few bucks more than $300."
#15
Nike
5.0
(2)
"I have the nikes. bought 4 years ago. hike every two weeks."
"Try the nike military boots though, i wore them for runs in the army and they are basically a tennis shoe hybrid boot thing, lightweight and comfy."
#16
Steve Madden
5.0
(2)
"My favourite combats are Steve Madden Troopa boots that I bought in 2012/13."
"I have a pair of Steve Madden combat boots that I bought probably 6 years ago and they're still comfy as hell"
#17
Grant Stone
4.5
(2)
"They make some of the nicest boots with the nicest materials for the price."
"My recommendations would be to look into Grant Stone or Red Wing."
#18
Belleville
4.5
(2)
"Garmont T8. Belleville C320."
"Altra, topo Athletic, and Lems make more cushioned barefootish options"
#19
Austrian Combat Boots
4.0
(2)
"Austrian combat boots"
"Austrian combat boots."
#20
Timberland
4.0
(2)
"Incredibly comfortable and well constructed though."
"Better to just get a pair of good boots. I have a pair of timberlands that blend in fine in casual."
#21
Danner Reckoning
4.0
(2)
"All great options."
"Danner reckonings are very nice."
#22
Oakley
4.0
(2)
"Oakleys or Belleville"
"The oakleys are really nice for running."
#23
Nike SFB
4.0
(2)
"I’d look at the Nike SFB and the Garmont T8 NSF."
"Nike SFB are pretty cool."
#24
Zaqq
4.0
(2)
"For more of a functional boot I can recommend the Zaqq Explorer."
"If you like the combat boot aesthetic ther is the Zaqq Doqs."
#25
Mammut
5.0
(1)
"I have Mammut Mercury III Mid GTX boots."
#26
Jalas
5.0
(1)
"Improved version of the Finnish military boot to the rescue!"
#27
Lems
5.0
(1)
"Comfy and wider toe box than vivos imo, not as wide as soft star though."
#28
Nons Barefoot
5.0
(1)
"They are made by the same craftsmen that make custom army boots for the Estonian army."
#29
Nike SFB 6 inch
5.0
(1)
"Nike sfb 6 inch are what I’ve worn and I love them."
#30
Timberland Pro Boondock
5.0
(1)
"I wear Timberland Pro boondocks. They’re work boots, comfortable."
#31
Jungle Boots
5.0
(1)
"Jungle boots, nothing beats them."
#32
Military Surplus
5.0
(1)
"Best combat boots I've ever worn were military surplus."
#33
Corcoran Coyote Marauder 10" Steel Toe Work Boot
5.0
(1)
"Best boot for hot weather"
#34
Bates GX-8 Gore-Tex Side Zip
5.0
(1)
"Super comfortable, light, waterproof, side zipper."
#35
Altama Foxhounds
5.0
(1)
"They’re cool, light, agile and durable."
#36
Bates Paratrooper Combat Boots
5.0
(1)
"Quality, they last forever, and once broken in they're super comfy."
#37
Timberland Kinsleys
5.0
(1)
"Enough heel to give me a boost but also super comfortable."
#38
Nicks Tactical Boot
5.0
(1)
"Nicks makes the best tactical boot in the world."
#39
511 ATAC 2.0 8" Boot
5.0
(1)
"They are comfortable, light, drain well, grip well, zip is very reliable, and they clean up nicely."
#40
Danner Acadia
5.0
(1)
"Danner Acadia"
#41
Danner Fort Lewis
5.0
(1)
"They are 10" full grain leather are absolutely tough as nails."
#42
Salomon
5.0
(1)
"Salomon, Danner, Merrell."
#43
Merrell Moab 2 Tactical
5.0
(1)
"My hiking boots are Merrell Moab 2 Tacticals."
#44
Oakley Light Assault Boots
5.0
(1)
"Oakley light assault boats are phenomenal."
#45
Danner Tachyon
5.0
(1)
"Big fan of Danner ‘s Tachyon."
#46
Rocky S2Vs
5.0
(1)
"Rocky s2vs worked great for me."
#47
Belleville, Merrell
5.0
(1)
"I used Belleville 320’s and merrell mqc’s training up for and during ranger school."
#48
Matterhorn
5.0
(1)
"For cold weather I used to buy Matterhorn. Loved them!"
#49
Corcoran Tanker Boots
5.0
(1)
"Corcoran tanker boots. No other answers are acceptable."
#50
Bates GX8
5.0
(1)
"Not a soldier but I swear by Bates. The GX8 with dr scholls insoles."
#51
Doc Martens Vegan
5.0
(1)
"I have the vegan Doc Martens, they're stylish and very comfortable."
#52
Nike SFB II
4.0
(1)
"I think the Nike SFB II’s are really comfortable."
#53
Thursday Boots
4.0
(1)
"I like 'The Explorer' by Thursday boots for a basic black combat boot type of boot."
#54
Adidas GSG-9.2
4.0
(1)
"Pretty lightweight and if you pull your pantleg over them, they almost look like a sneaker."
#55
Shoes for Crews
4.0
(1)
"They are composite toe. I'm really hard on shoes, most dailies only last me 3-4 months."
#56
Hanwag
4.0
(1)
"If you want boots specifically, Hanwags are..."
#57
McRae
4.0
(1)
"Military brands like McRae and altama."
#58
SWAT
4.0
(1)
"You could look into SWATs, we’re issued a pair in the CF and they are really good boots for the price."
#59
Feelgrounds
4.0
(1)
"You might like the Feelgrounds Patrol, either Winter or Lite depending on what you’re looking for."
#60
Frye
4.0
(1)
"I wear Frye Folsom boots."
#61
Panama Jack
4.0
(1)
"Panama jack"
#62
5.11 Tactical
4.0
(1)
"I like 5.11 and Bates, some of the Russian all leather boots."
#63
Tricker's
4.0
(1)
"Check out Tricker's or SHOEPASSION."
#64
Merrell Moab 3
4.0
(1)
"Merrill Moab 3 are under $200 and built like a tank."
#65
Salomon Quest 4D
4.0
(1)
"You could also consider a Salomon Quest 4D if you want that 'tactical look.'"
#66
Mammut Mercury III Mid GTX
4.0
(1)
"I have Mammut Mercury III Mid GTX boots."
#67
Nike SFB Field Boot
4.0
(1)
"I like the Nike sfb field boot but I can't find many places with it in stock."
#68
Red Wing Iron Ranger
4.0
(1)
"Dressier boots tend toward the Red Wing Iron Ranger or similar."
#69
Allen Edmonds Ranger Boots
4.0
(1)
"Allen Edmonds ranger boots might be what you're looking for."
#70
Altberg
4.0
(1)
"Alt berg."
#71
Nicks Tactical
4.0
(1)
"The foam midsole is very easily resoleable and will probably need that after 3 or so years of heavy usage."
#72
Nicks Combat Boots
4.0
(1)
"The best and longest lasting are the nicks combat boots but they come with a big price tag."
#73
Garmont T8 NFS
4.0
(1)
"All great options."
#74
Belleville C230
4.0
(1)
"All great options."
#75
Bates 11" Paratrooper Side Zip Boot
4.0
(1)
"Just figure out your size in men's and these boots are amazing."
#76
Sorel Tactical Style Combat Boot
4.0
(1)
"Sorels have a good history of longevity."
#77
Radical Yes Combat Boots
4.0
(1)
"With interchangeable laces."
#78
Danner MEBS
4.0
(1)
"Danner MEBS. Great for outdoor because of the convex soles."
#79
Nicks Station Boot
4.0
(1)
"I’d push the budget a little and order Nicks."
#80
Merrell Moabs
4.0
(1)
"Merrell moabs are what I use."
#81
Altama Urban Assaults
4.0
(1)
"Altama Urban Assaults."
#82
5.11, Free Soldier, Rocky
4.0
(1)
"Have gotten pretty good performance out of 5.11, Free Soldier, and Rocky."
#83
Reebok Rapid Response
4.0
(1)
"I wear Reebok 8" boots (Rapid Response) that run $135 a pair."
#84
Lowa Zephyrs
4.0
(1)
"Lowa zephyrs."
#85
Oakley Field Assault Hybrids
4.0
(1)
"Oakley field assault hybrids."
#86
Salomon XA Forces Mid
4.0
(1)
"Salomon XA Forces Mid."
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