Rucking Boots reviews from Reddit

"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."

"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."

"Garmont NFS or Lowa Zephyr."

"Garmont T8s and NFSs are my go to boots."

"Rocky’s !! for damn sure. loved those"

"My Rockies have always done great for me."

"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."

"I did the Falcon 50 military heavy in Rocky's and they were fantastic."

"Rocky S2Vs are the only boot you need."

"I second the t8's also the rocky s2vs"

"I 2nd cynosureskater's Rocky recommendation. I bought these and wore them on a foot march the next day with no issues. So comfortable to wear all day."

"The Rocky boots I linked are really good. Tried and true."

"Love my Salomon Quest 4Ds."

"Salomon are kick ass and I have 2 pair of same boots I love so much."

"I'm probably on my 7th pair of Salomon Quest 4d gtx and I'll never buy anything else."

"Salomon Quest 4D series. Good enough for Seals, good enough for me. You won't even notice wearing them"

"Saloman’s quest 4D’s all day baby"

"Ive got a pair of Salomon x ultra mids that I’ve liked for hiking long distances."

"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."

"Thanks I just bought a pair of Salomon XA 3d Pro. Tried them on at REI today and liked them."

"Whereas the xa 3d pros will hold up on trail and pavement."

"Lowa. You’re welcome"

"I have lowa Camino's, and they are spectacular for load bearing."

"I picked up the Lowa Renegade per a bunch of recommendations here and they are pretty sweet."

"Lowa Zephyr."

"I love my Lowa boots."

"I swear by Lowas"

"I love my Lowa Zephyr boots (the non-GTX version). They're unbelievably light and really comfortable."

"Lowas do not break. While they tend to be on the heavier side, their sturdiness and comfort more than makes up for that."

"Buy some Lowe's. Wear them until your funeral, archeologist will wear them when they exume your body in 100 years and they will still be great."

"I had the GTX, goretex, version of the boot. Held up amazingly well."

"Danner or Salomon"

"I had them fully broken-in less than a day after I bought them."

"Love my Danners that I managed to hang on to from my Army time."

"Danner Ft. lewis"

"I'm wearing the Danner Rivot GTX and I have no complaints about them."

"Mountain Light II."

"Danner reckoning"

"Garmonts destroy my feet, Danners actually feel great."

"If looking for ankle support I’d look at Danner Mountain Lights."

"I like Danner"

"Belleville C320’s. Best boots on the market. Break in fast and dry quickly."

"I love my TR105s from Belleville."

"Belvilles sent to Yadkin boots, with the Yadkin Special."

"Belleville 390"

"My favorite have been the Belleville C320 but I’m not sure if they’re BIFL."

"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"

"Belleville C320"

"Merrell MOAB 3s in black. Great rucking boots and they dry out quick."

"Personally I'm a huge fan of Merrell MOAB 3 boots."

"I still use Merrell Moabs."

"Merells. You're welcome in advance."

"I'm rocking my Merrell hikers"

"Merrell if you have wide feet."

"Plenty of folks like Merrel Moabs and Salomens."

"Can't go wrong with Merrell Moabs. I think I paid $99 for mine."

"I've done an event in Merrell Moabs and Merrell Grassbow Airs, both of which are low-tops."

"Many people use the Merrell Moabs or Salomons."

"Go Ruck MAC V1’s. Super comfy, durable, and lifetime warranty."

"The GoRuck MACV-1's have been good to me."

"They are so comfortable that I'm on my 5th pair."

"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."

"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."

"GoRuck MacV1"

"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."

"Nike made a pair of SFB'S that were 6 in tall. I love mine, granted they are 8 in."

"I've worn my Nike SFBs for two EIB 12 milers, 3 GRCs, and they're still my day to day boots in uniform."

"I personally think the Nike Jungle Boots are the best, they have a less clunky sole than garmonts."

"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, garmont, rocky, ect."

"Nikes weren’t bad."

"I would go with the Hi-Techs or the Nike."

"Oakley boots paired with the darn tough socks for me"

"The oakleys are really nice for running. Feels like high top running shoes"

"Oakleys are pretty good or so I've also heard."

"I used Oakley light assault 2s for rasp and they’re light but have no padding for comfort but never got blisters"

"Oakley."

"Super Feet. This is the way."

"I can almost guarantee it'll help your knees (and hips and lower back) a lot."

"Also invest in good insoles. I'm using Superfeet Oranges with mine."

"My go-to boots are Lowa/Hanwag. Awesome support, virtually no break-in period."

"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."

"Will second altras. They are the only shoes I wear for any occasion."

"Altras."

"Plenty of thru hikers wear Altra shoes. Boots are too heavy and cumbersome sometimes."

"Just picked up some darn toughs, been rocking fox rivers. Pretty good so far but just looking for something better."

"Regular insoles, and "Darn Tough" Socks"

"Darn tough is all I have"

"SWAT is an excellent choice of footwear for office troopers."

"SWATs. They're incredibly comfy, and super lightweight, with good support."

"SWATS are ok, but will come apart quickly."

"A good way to avoid blisters is to wear a pair of thin polypro socks underneath your other socks."

"I usually wear the Under Armours"

"Rocked under armor tactical loadout boots with darn tough socks."

"A well broken in pair of proper-fitting Mk3s with vibrams and good insoles is still my favorite."

"Mk IIIs with Vibrams is the cat's meow. I am still rocking my initial issued boots from over twenty years ago."

"I’ve been wearing Keens for a long time, both work and hike. I love em."

"Im a fan of keens"

"The zephyrs are a great boot. Love mine!"

"I have the non-GTX Zephyrs and I love them. Done GR events with them, and they're my search and rescue boot, too. Insanely comfortable, very light, cool in warm weather, drain/dry reasonably quickly, enough ankle support without preventing you from taking a knee comfortably, and pretty darned tough."

"Anything by altberg are fantastic. (Boots)"

"Idk i got some alt bergs them shit comfy as hell i dont hike tho"

"Kenetrek gets my vote"

"Look into Kenetrek. They make a really good boot for wildland fire that comes in black leather."

"I wear Adidas GSG9 boots, that I tell you is a running shoe of a boot."

"I like wearing Adidas Terrex Ax4 hiking boots."

"Dude I rocked Corcoran's for YEARS!!! and loved them."

"They have this miraculous fucking ability to prevent blisters on the toes."

"I would highly recommend going there and getting fitted for running shoes."

"I love the injinji toe socks, because if I get blisters it’s between my toes."

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"I wore 5.11 for a tour and they did fine. Good ankle support, solid sole, and decent durability."

"I prefer McRae with panama soles."

"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."

"Lalo tactical, i also think goruck has a pair."

"Alfa m77, crisp swat evo. Both good choices."

"My body hurt but my feet survived"

"Good orthotic insoles are the best thing for you and will make even the shit issue boots significantly better."

"Honestly, some old school green jungles."

"I currently use T8 because they are comfy."

"Mini Mil Transition. Old ones are in regs too"

"I personally wear Vivobarefoot Tracker II FG."

"I would go with the Hi-Techs or the Nike."

"Crisp dries slow but its very comfy."

"I'd avoid the Nikes and the Belleville."

"I'd avoid the Nikes and the Belleville."