Combat Boots reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 160 Reddit reviews across 30 subreddits and 48 posts to rank the best Combat Boots brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/BuyItForLife, r/Boots, r/punk, r/tacticalgear, r/Military. Top-rated brands include Danner (4.5/5), Rocky (4.6/5), Dr. Martens (3.8/5).
Stats
Reviews160
Subreddits30
Posts48
Brands73
Products44
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#1
Danner
4.5
(20)
"Danners are great, take care of them and they'll last a super long time."
"Buy once, cry once."
"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."
"My favorite are Danners."
"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."
#2
Rocky
4.6
(11)
"Rocky S2Vs, anybody who says otherwise is a loser."
"No better boot for OCP PT than the Rocky C4 trainers."
"If you want *combat* boots, then the S2Vs are the best all around boot out there."
"Guys love the S2Vs. They generally come out on top."
"I recommended the S2Vs for a reason. That is my recommendation."
"I own the SV2's those are great for jumping in."
"Get the Rocky S2Vs. They are fucking awesome."
"Best ankle support I ever got on ruck marches."
"The rocky s2v plus a good set of insoles are a great combo"
"Some brands to peep would be Rocky, Danners, Bates and maybe Salomon"
#3
Dr. Martens
3.8
(10)
"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"
"Neither for hikes but always Dr. Martin's as punk street shoes."
"You could get a pair of doc martens and dress them up yourself also."
"Docs are great!"
"I'm pretty sure there are vegan doc martens and Wills has high quality vegan shoes of all varieties."
"Docs will last /if/ you're rigorous about maintenance."
"I still love them. However, after only a few months, the outer pleather is already getting scuffed up at the toes."
"For the love of god don’t buy martens, you’ll thank me later when you don’t have to worry about soles discombobulating and leather cracking"
#4
Solovair
4.3
(7)
"Solovair is the way to go."
"I have solovairs right now and they’re great."
"For fashion solovair/ gripfast are good options."
"If you're looking for a Doc Marten lookalike with better quality, then Solovair is your best choice."
"You might find Solovair a better fit, as they're better quality than Docs."
"They are objectively higher quality than their Doc Marten counterparts."
"Get a pair of solovairs, similar looks but actually useful and probably more comfortable"
#5
Lowa
4.3
(6)
"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."
"I think the Lowas will outlast the Solomons."
"Lowa and Altberg are good boots."
#6
Garmont
4.6
(5)
"Used Garmont boots for the past 5 years. They’ve fit me better and lasted longer than most my other boots."
"Garmont for both."
"Garmonts."
"If needing something that's AR (or similar) compliant: Garmont T8s."
"I was eyeing out the Garmont T8 Bifida."
#7
Red Wing
5.0
(4)
"My Redwings are way better than my old Docs would ever be."
"They last forever, they're comfortable AF, and made in America."
"Redwing silversmiths."
"Red Wings Iron Ranger is available in WMN sizing for a few bucks more than $300."
#8
Jim Green
4.8
(4)
"Jim green AR 8 is awesome but definitely a functional combat boot."
"Jim Green AR8."
"If you still like the look of combat boots, you could look into Jim Green."
"Jim Green AR8"
#9
Merrell
4.5
(4)
"For dry and not to cold weather, I wear my Merrels."
"Merrells all the way for me."
"Merrel, Saloman, and Lowa are all great options."
"Merrell or Keen are both affordable, durable and comfortable."
#10
Corcoran
4.3
(4)
"Those fuckers have lasted me about 9 years now."
"Corcoran make the classic full leather jump boots at less than $300."
"Try something like Corcoran jump boots."
"Corcoran boots."
#11
Bates
3.8
(4)
"The paratroopers are nice because they're a generic looking combat boot."
"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."
#12
Altama
4.0
(3)
"Military brands like McRae and altama."
"Altimas"
"Altama was always good to me."
#13
Timberland
4.0
(3)
"They’re pretty sturdy, comfortable, and made for heavy use."
"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."
#14
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?"
#15
Ecotrex
5.0
(2)
"Ecotrex is your best bet"
"Ecotrex"
#16
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."
#17
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"
#18
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."
#19
5.11 Tactical
4.5
(2)
"Gone over 10 km in a single day for days at a time in these."
"I like 5.11 and Bates, some of the Russian all leather boots."
#20
Belleville
4.5
(2)
"Garmont T8. Belleville C320."
"Altra, topo Athletic, and Lems make more cushioned barefootish options"
#21
Nike SFB
4.0
(2)
"I’d look at the Nike SFB and the Garmont T8 NSF."
"Nike SFB are pretty cool."
#22
Thursday
4.0
(2)
"They are quite stunning and far above my usual shoes in terms of quality."
"I can’t think of a better boot off the top of my head unless going more work/heritage style like Thorogood."
#23
Danner Reckoning
4.0
(2)
"All great options."
"Danner reckonings are very nice."
#24
Oakley
4.0
(2)
"Oakleys or Belleville"
"The oakleys are really nice for running."
#25
Austrian Combat Boots
4.0
(2)
"Austrian combat boots"
"Austrian combat boots."
#26
Thursday Boot Company
4.0
(2)
"I'd imagine the Thursday Boot Company Stomper or Explorer would be a good set to buy."
"I just bought some Thursdays that I really like."
#27
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."
#28
Salomon
5.0
(1)
"They’ve been fantastic"
#29
EOS Femme
5.0
(1)
"The boots are super comfy."
#30
Canadian Armed Forces
5.0
(1)
"They will work! Mine saved my feet in an 80km/hr low slide."
#31
Charlotte Russe
5.0
(1)
"I bought mine at Charlotte Russe 3 years ago and they are the best shoes I've ever owned."
#32
Mammut
5.0
(1)
"I have Mammut Mercury III Mid GTX boots."
#33
Jalas
5.0
(1)
"Improved version of the Finnish military boot to the rescue!"
#34
Lems
5.0
(1)
"Comfy and wider toe box than vivos imo, not as wide as soft star though."
#35
Nons Barefoot
5.0
(1)
"They are made by the same craftsmen that make custom army boots for the Estonian army."
#36
Nike SFB 6 inch
5.0
(1)
"Nike sfb 6 inch are what I’ve worn and I love them."
#37
Timberland Pro Boondock
5.0
(1)
"I wear Timberland Pro boondocks. They’re work boots, comfortable."
#38
Nike
5.0
(1)
"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."
#39
Jungle Boots
5.0
(1)
"Jungle boots, nothing beats them."
#40
Military Surplus
5.0
(1)
"Best combat boots I've ever worn were military surplus."
#41
Corcoran Coyote Marauder 10" Steel Toe Work Boot
5.0
(1)
"Best boot for hot weather"
#42
Bates GX-8 Gore-Tex Side Zip
5.0
(1)
"Super comfortable, light, waterproof, side zipper."
#43
Altama Foxhounds
5.0
(1)
"They’re cool, light, agile and durable."
#44
Bates Paratrooper Combat Boots
5.0
(1)
"Quality, they last forever, and once broken in they're super comfy."
#45
Timberland Kinsleys
5.0
(1)
"Enough heel to give me a boost but also super comfortable."
#46
Nicks Tactical Boot
5.0
(1)
"Nicks makes the best tactical boot in the world."
#47
Meindl
4.0
(1)
"Try: Meindl kamfshuh gtx."
#48
Thorogood
4.0
(1)
"I have thorogood work boots and they’re amazing."
#49
Urban Wolf
4.0
(1)
"Urban Wolf makes a beautiful grey in black combat style boot that if I were 20 yrs younger I'd snag in a heartbeat."
#50
Demonia
4.0
(1)
"I would check out demonia, they’re gonna be closer to the $100-120 range I’m guessing but almost all I’ve bought from them are so so comfy."
#51
Golden Fox
4.0
(1)
"I recommend Golden Fox Boondockers to people considering Dr Martens — it’s a much better GYW boot for the same price."
#52
Vegetarian Shoes
4.0
(1)
"Vegetarian Shoes (all vegan) have great options for everyone. They are a little pricey, but they'll last you a long time."
#53
Jim Green AR8
4.0
(1)
"Jim Green AR8 seems like a decent option."
#54
Nicks Boots Overlander Blackout Series
4.0
(1)
"Nicks Boots: Overlander - Blackout Series."
#55
Nike SFB II
4.0
(1)
"I think the Nike SFB II’s are really comfortable."
#56
Thursday Boots
4.0
(1)
"I like 'The Explorer' by Thursday boots for a basic black combat boot type of boot."
#57
Adidas GSG-9.2
4.0
(1)
"Pretty lightweight and if you pull your pantleg over them, they almost look like a sneaker."
#58
Shoes for Crews
4.0
(1)
"They are composite toe. I'm really hard on shoes, most dailies only last me 3-4 months."
#59
Hanwag
4.0
(1)
"If you want boots specifically, Hanwags are..."
#60
McRae
4.0
(1)
"Military brands like McRae and altama."
#61
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."
#62
Feelgrounds
4.0
(1)
"You might like the Feelgrounds Patrol, either Winter or Lite depending on what you’re looking for."
#63
Frye
4.0
(1)
"I wear Frye Folsom boots."
#64
Panama Jack
4.0
(1)
"Panama jack"
#65
Tricker's
4.0
(1)
"Check out Tricker's or SHOEPASSION."
#66
Merrell Moab 3
4.0
(1)
"Merrill Moab 3 are under $200 and built like a tank."
#67
Salomon Quest 4D
4.0
(1)
"You could also consider a Salomon Quest 4D if you want that 'tactical look.'"
#68
Mammut Mercury III Mid GTX
4.0
(1)
"I have Mammut Mercury III Mid GTX boots."
#69
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."
#70
Red Wing Iron Ranger
4.0
(1)
"Dressier boots tend toward the Red Wing Iron Ranger or similar."
#71
Allen Edmonds Ranger Boots
4.0
(1)
"Allen Edmonds ranger boots might be what you're looking for."
#72
Altberg
4.0
(1)
"Alt berg."
#73
I Love Ugly
3.0
(1)
"I Love Ugly just dropped some with Broken Homme. Pricy, but look to be quality?"
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