Rucking Boot reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 249 Reddit reviews across 15 subreddits and 32 posts to rank the best Rucking Boot brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/army, r/tacticalgear, r/Rucking, r/QualityTacticalGear, r/nationalguard. Top-rated brands include Garmont (4.5/5), Rocky (4.5/5), Danner (4.2/5).
Stats
Reviews249
Subreddits15
Posts32
Brands44
Products68
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#1
Garmont
4.5
(53)
"For SFAS, the Garmont T8 NFS's are a very popular option."
"I have had a great experience with garmont t8s and worn them in uniform for several long field events and they have held up wonderfully!"
"I will always take the time to praise the Garmont NFS boots. Amazing."
"I've used the bifidas for cross country movements, rock, gravel, mountains, swamps etc and they were absolute champion shit kickers."
"Garmont nfs with darn tough or fox river socks. hands down."
"My go to will still always be the Garmont Bifida."
"Nothing really compares to a well broken in pair of Garmont NFS’s"
"Another vote for the garmont t8 nfs and darn tough socks."
"I completed a Norwegian ruck March a while back in garmont nfs with darn tough socks and had no blisters."
"Garmont NFS with Darn Tough tactical socks."
#2
Rocky
4.5
(26)
"Rocky’s !! for damn sure. loved those"
"Rocky lightweight commercial boots are the best for rucking."
"I’ve used Rocky S2V’s through Mountain Warfare School and through my entire military career, they’re perfect."
"Rockys, a little pricy but worth the money. They last and have great ankle support. Pretty much tactical Ugg’s super comfy."
"Road marches ive used rocky c4’s and have done well with them. They drain water well, are light weight, and provided me good ankle support."
"I did the Falcon 50 military heavy in Rocky's and they were fantastic. Love those boots after you get them broken in."
"Rocky s2vs worked great for me, I could ruck them out of the box and not get blisters."
"Rocky Lightweight Commercial Military boots are the best rucking boots I’ve ever had."
"Rocky S2Vs are the only boot you need. Done Ironman's with both Rockys and SWATS."
"I swear by my Rockies. The S2Vs are a great pair of boots."
#3
Danner
4.2
(28)
"DANNERS CRAG RAT boot!! I use it daily for my morning ruck!!"
"The toughest boots I own are Danner’s."
"Danner boots, just be sure to get the boots made in America."
"I rucked 20 miles straight outta the box in those things and didn’t even get blisters."
"I'll recommend Danner M.E.B.s to anyone who'll listen."
"Currently using Danner MEBs and they're great! Lots of support, VERY rugged and not terribly heavy. Danner also has great customer service and warranties."
"I'm wearing the Danner Rivot GTX and I have no complaints about them."
"Danner reckoning"
"Danners actually feel great."
"I have only used Lowa and danner boots for rucking"
#4
Lowa
4.6
(23)
"Army-style 12 mile, 3 hour march? Garmont NFS or Lowa Zephyr"
"If uniform isn't a consideration Lowa makes some of the best boots around."
"I swear by my renegades."
"Lowas are the best boots I’ve ever owned. My current pair of Renegades are 4 years old, worn hard about 90 days a year."
"I picked up the Lowa Renegade per a bunch of recommendations here and they are pretty sweet."
"Lowa Zephyr"
"The zephyrs are a great boot. Love mine!"
"I love my Lowa boots."
"I swear by Lowas."
"If not, wear Bates/Bellevilles . If you can whatever you want, wear Lowas or Merrells."
#5
Salomon
4.3
(24)
"Love my Salomon Quest 4Ds."
"They're the most comfortable boots I've ever owned."
"Salomon are kick ass and I have 2 pair of same boots I love so much."
"Saloman’s quest 4D’s all day baby"
"Salomon or Lowa. Can't go wrong with either."
"I'd buy a pair of Salomon XA Pro 3Ds... I wear them way more than my Merrell Moabs ... Lighter/more comfy for sure."
"Now I use Salomon XA 3d Pro and couldn't be more happy with their performance."
"If you can wear whatever you want asolo fugitives and salomon quest 4D are pretty top of the line."
"I have the regular Quest 4Ds, not the forces. Despite some normal tread wear, they actually still look almost brand new."
"Salomon quest 4d forces"
#6
Belleville
4.3
(12)
"Belleville C320’s. Best boots on the market. Break in fast and dry quickly."
"Belleville C320, like wearing a sneaker."
"I used Belleville 320’s and merrell mqc’s training up for and during ranger school. They’re both lightweight and break in easily."
"I used to love the Belleville C320. They dry out quickly if you gotta cross a creek."
"My favorite have been the Belleville C320 but I’m not sure if they’re BIFL. I had two pairs that I alternated; they held up really well the last five years I was in."
"Belleville C320 or Garmont NFS. I'm preferring the Belleville right now."
"I like the Belleville ultra light weights, dr scholls insoles and a good boot sock."
"I like Bellevilleswith Fox River socks. Garmonts were great boots but I blew the side out of two pairs in 6 months each and I'll never buy another pair again."
"Belleville xero with fit5 socks are my go to"
"Walking around with a pack “patrolling”? Belleville 320, Garmont T8, Lowa Zephyr, Salomon Quest, Asolo Fugitive"
#7
Merrell
4.2
(12)
"Merrell has some of the best fitting and hardcore boots I've come across in my day!"
"I got Merrels on sale on black friday lst year for $75 and they are awesome."
"I used Belleville 320’s and merrell mqc’s training up for and during ranger school. They’re both lightweight and break in easily. The merrells are the best boots out of the box I’ve had and once broken in they’re like tennis shoes."
"If not, wear Bates/Bellevilles . If you can whatever you want, wear Lowas or Merrells."
"I'm rocking my Merrell hikers"
"Merrell if you have wide feet."
"Merrells feel like sneakers and are great for unloaded walks but when I’m wearing a pack, or hiking up in NH, I prefer the support of Salomons."
"I’ve also started using Merrell Moab ventilators...ugly as the day is long but very comfortable."
"Plenty of folks like Merrel Moabs and Salomens."
"Can't go wrong with Merrell Moabs. I think I paid $99 for mine."
#8
Nike
4.0
(7)
"I've worn my Nike SFBs for two EIB 12 milers, 3 GRCs, and they're still my day to day boots in uniform. So, they get my vote."
"I personally think the Nike Jungle Boots are the best, they have a less clunky sole than garmonts."
"Nike SFB"
"I did the Nijmegen 4-days March in Holland a few years ago. It’s a 160km March, and I wore the Nike SFB Field 2. The Field 2 felt like I was wearing tennis shoes the whole time and they held up very well."
"New Nike's. Period."
"If it isn't too rocky I'd go with the Nike boots."
"Nike/Converse boots are light but don't last very long."
#9
Asolo
4.3
(6)
"1000% Asolo Fugitive GTX w/ Green Superfeet insoles. God Tier!"
"If you can wear whatever you want asolo fugitives and salomon quest 4D are pretty top of the line."
"I like ... Asolo as well"
"Walking around with a pack “patrolling”? Belleville 320, Garmont T8, Lowa Zephyr, Salomon Quest, Asolo Fugitive"
"Some broken in Asolo’s are better for that due to the more rigid sole you’ll want with the additional weight."
"Danners or a good backpacking boot like Asolo or Scarpa."
#10
Goruck
4.2
(6)
"GORUCK! Designed by Cool Dudes and hella awesome."
"I got a good deal on some GORUCKs a while back and while the ones I got weren’t ar670 they’ve been great for my non army rucks."
"GORUCK > Garmont for my feet but both are GTG"
"I've loved my Go Ruck MACV-1s."
"The GoRuck MACV-1's have been good to me."
"GORUCK makes a rucking boot, I’ve worn them on 20-30 mi rucks and they were great. Lightweight, good support, comfortable, drain water really well...not the best tread."
#11
Altra
4.3
(4)
"Will second altras. They are the only shoes I wear for any occasion."
"Altras."
"I wear Altra Lone Peak mid rise."
"Plenty of thru hikers wear Altra shoes. Boots are too heavy and cumbersome sometimes."
#12
GoRuck
4.3
(4)
"The MACV-2 mid-top are my favorite."
"I like goruck ballistic trainers up to 50#."
"I've been enjoying GoRuck's ballistic trainers. They breathe well, feel stable, and give adequate cushioning for the soles of my feet."
"GoRuck MacV1"
#13
Keen
4.3
(3)
"Another pair of keens"
"I’ve been wearing Keens for a long time, both work and hike. I love em."
"Im a fan of keens"
#14
Crispi
4.0
(3)
"I don’t see how any of those boots are going to perform better, long term, than a pair of leather boots from Crespi or Meindl."
"I buy boots for backcountry hunting and really like Crispi."
"Crispi Lapponias."
#15
Bates
4.0
(3)
"Bates, and Belleville. I’m an 8.5 4E and their extra wides are life-changing."
"Bates ICBs, not sure if they make 'em anymore though."
"If not, wear Bates/Bellevilles . If you can whatever you want, wear Lowas or Merrells."
#16
Superfeet
5.0
(2)
"Super Feet. This is the way."
"I can almost guarantee it'll help your knees (and hips and lower back) a lot."
#17
Altberg
4.5
(2)
"Anything by altberg are fantastic."
"Idk i got some alt bergs them shit comfy as hell i dont hike tho"
#18
Hanwag
4.5
(2)
"Hanwag Special forces GTX with super feet green insoles and icebreaker merino wool socks I've clocked god knows how many km in them."
"Heard very good things about the Hanwag Alaska or Special Forces boots as well."
#19
Go Ruck
4.0
(2)
"I've loved my Go Ruck MACV-1s."
"MACV-1. great boots IMO."
#20
Altama
4.0
(2)
"I use altama urban assault mid boots but with a different insole."
"Altima used to make a boot called the Hoplite. It was everything you wanted, then those jerks stopped making it."
#21
Under Armour
3.0
(2)
"I usually wear the Under Armours"
"Rocked under armor tactical loadout boots with darn tough socks."
#22
TR
5.0
(1)
"Love my TR Khyber TR550s. Most comfortable boot I’ve ever owned."
#23
Mk3
5.0
(1)
"Mk IIIs with Vibrams is the cat's meow. I am still rocking my initial issued boots from over twenty years ago."
#24
Corcoran
5.0
(1)
"Dude I rocked Corcoran's for YEARS!!! and loved them"
#25
Lacrosse
5.0
(1)
"They’re super warm and I’ve never needed more than just my regular house socks."
#26
Merrell Moab
5.0
(1)
"My personal favorite are my low top Merrill Moab’s, nothing else has lasted more than a few months."
#27
Vivobarefoot
4.0
(1)
"I personally wear Vivobarefoot Tracker II FG."
#28
Adidas
4.0
(1)
"I like wearing Adidas Terrex Ax4 hiking boots."
#29
Teva
4.0
(1)
"Check the Teva Omnium Drift. Good lightweight material with waterproof nature."
#30
Scarpa
4.0
(1)
"Using Scarpa Kinesis Pro GTX now. Everyone on Trails and Wilderness has them, solidly built leather boot from Italy."
#31
Oakley
4.0
(1)
"Oakley boots paired with the darn tough socks for me"
#32
Kenetrek
4.0
(1)
"Kenetrek gets my vote"
#33
Aeropelma
4.0
(1)
"Ive been wearing greek boots for 10years now. Mil. Service, civ work, hiking and everyday use. Amazing boots even in summer."
#34
Original SWAT
4.0
(1)
"Right now I have a pair of Original SWAT waterproof and I think they'd be great for that."
#35
Red Wing
4.0
(1)
"I wear them everyday to work and they’re super comfortable and give a lot of ankle support."
#36
SWAT
4.0
(1)
"SWAT is an excellent choice of footwear for office troopers."
#37
Blackhawk
4.0
(1)
"I got the blackhawk ones that everyone has. I rucked in them and ran around the forest for a few months in them and they're still good."
#38
Lundhags
4.0
(1)
"Lundhags, Meindl."
#39
NFS
3.0
(1)
"NFS is lightweight. Bonfida isn’t."
#40
Darn Tough
3.0
(1)
"Darn tough is all I have"
#41
Hi-Tec
3.0
(1)
"I would go with the Hi-Techs or the Nike."
#42
Dinner Kinect
3.0
(1)
"They tend to last about 10 months (roughly 800 miles of hiking in addition to daily wear)."
#43
Trail Running Shoes
3.0
(1)
"Honestly, and in my humble opinion, I recommend trail running shoes unless of course you’re required to wear boots."
#44
New Balance
2.0
(1)
"New Balance boots which are very light but also not durable (good for walking around but I would not recommend them for rucking)."
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