Magnum panther 8.0 boots

[E21A]

I’m in the market for some new boots and these are in my price range, has anybody here used them? 

Interested to to know how long they’ve lasted of so. 

Any other recommendations in this price range I should consider? 

 

[Tackle]

While I can't tell you what will suit you, I'm loving my Belleville tactical research boots, as for the magnums, don't bother, the last 4 or 5 I've owned (my work paid for them), have been crap, the quality/longevity of magnums has gone downhill rapidly in the last few years

 

[E21A]

While I can't tell you what will suit you, I'm loving my Belleville tactical research boots, as for the magnums, don't bother, the last 4 or 5 I've owned (my work paid for them), have been crap, the quality/longevity of magnums has gone downhill rapidly in the last few years

Thats a shame, magnums used to be THE boots to have! 

 

[Druid799]

Thats a shame, magnums used to be THE boots to have! 

Unfortunately i can also concure with tackle , I’ve had 2 pairs from a friend who gets them through work for free and yes to put it bluntly they were crap , I’ve got a pair of Desert ones that have got to be a good 20yrs old and the quality is poles apart .

 

[Tackle]

Thats a shame, magnums used to be THE boots to have! 

Unfortunately i can also concure with tackle , I’ve had 2 pairs from a friend who gets them through work for free and yes to put it bluntly they were crap , I’ve got a pair of Desert ones that have got to be a good 20yrs old and the quality is poles apart .

Yeah, when I started with fedex about 28 years ago they gave us toetector boots, they were horrible to wear but being a yank firm they were big on uniformity, after 2 days I told them to stick them up their arses, so they agreed I could choose my own boots as long as they had the right "look", so got my first magnums & they were awesome, & ive had loads over the years, but about 10 years ago they literally turned to shite overnight, bad stitching, poor quality leather etc etc, last pair I had were the spider side zip type bout 8 years ago, cost me about £85, & lasted about 6 weeks of gentle use before faults started appearing, I was furious & hi-tec didn't want to know, arseholes wont get another penny out of me.

 

[Druid799]

Think it all went tits up when Adidas bought them .?

 

[E21A]

Any suggestions of alternative brands around  £60-80? 

 

[ImTriggerHappy]

Leather or gortex?

 

[Tackle]

Any suggestions of alternative brands around  £60-80? 

Have a look here:https://www.kombatuk.com/categories/Patrol_Boots

their kit has positive reviews & some of it looks very good, such as their "pro" series, lots of variations at good prices, I'll prob give them a try when I eventually need some new boots.

 

[E21A]

Leather or gortex?

Not really fussed to be honest, as long as they last well. Bought a cheap pair that haven’t even lasted a year of purely airsoft use. 

Have a look here:https://www.kombatuk.com/categories/Patrol_Boots

their kit has good reviews & some of it looks very good, such as their "pro" series, lots of variations at good prices, I'll prob give them a try when I eventually need some new boots.

Thanks. Have seen some kombat ones I like the look of but not really heard of them before, so unsure of what quality will be like. 

 

[ImTriggerHappy]

What size?  As lots of offers and clearance deals but size specific.

Everything I have seen of the kombat brand is garbage. Similar level to the older viper stuff.

 

[Tackle]

I've got a couple of their tactical fleece hoodie, really good quality & even my wife likes them, usually kit of this "genre" gets a firm "I'm not going out with wearing that" lol, but she actually said they look smart ?.

seen some of their pouches too, again quality I couldn't fault.

 

[E21A]

What size?  As lots of offers and clearance deals but size specific.

Everything I have seen of the kombat brand is garbage. Similar level to the older viper stuff.

10/11 

Some size 10 are a bit on the narrow side for me. 

 

[ImTriggerHappy]

I've got a couple of their tactical fleece hoodie, really good quality & even my wife likes them, usually kit of this "genre" gets a firm "I'm not going out with wearing that" lol, but she actually said they look smart ?.

seen some of their pouches too, again quality I couldn't fault.

I tried a pair of their gloves and the stitching came apart along the thumb in a day, even for £15 they was awful. Tactical flea store level.

10/11 

Some size 10 are a bit on the narrow side for me. 

https://www.patrolstore.com/Dr-Martens-Haste-NS-Waterproof-Boot.html?p=11928

https://www.patrolstore.com/Dr-Martens-Attend-Boot.html?p=11929

https://www.patrolstore.com/Dr-Martens-Skelton-Boot.html?p=11941

Go for the 11s

 

[Prisce]

Go to sports direct and try on the Karimor walking boots, I swear by mine and have a pair now specifically for Airsoft.

 

[ImTriggerHappy]

Go to sports direct and try on the Karimor walking boots, I swear by mine and have a pair now specifically for Airsoft.

Fucked if I would give Mike Ashley a penny of my money.

 

[Enid_Puceflange]

Have a look here:https://www.kombatuk.com/categories/Patrol_Boots

their kit has positive reviews & some of it looks very good, such as their "pro" series, lots of variations at good prices, I'll prob give them a try when I eventually need some new boots.

I have a pair of these and worn them to 6/7 days play

https://www.kombatuk.com/categories/Patrol_Boots/467-Patrol_Boot_-_Half_Leather-Half_Nylon_-_Black

they feel ok whilst playing and the adrenaline is pumping

im almost crippled when I get home , and in pain for 2-3 days after

the sole is too flexible and offers no structural support

worst  things I have ever invested £40 in

AVOID!

 

[Prisce]

Fucked if I would give Mike Ashley a penny of my money.

Don’t have to buy them from him, but it’s easy to try them on and see if you like them.

I do share your sentiments about that cretin.

 

[ImTriggerHappy]

Don’t have to buy them from him, but it’s easy to try them on and see if you like them.

I do share your sentiments about that cretin.

Karrimor is owned by sports direct.

I used to use some of their hiking equipment back when they were a decent company, not anymore.

the sole is too flexible and offers no structural support 

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Why sturdy soles and good boots are important and I was wearing 5.11 boots.

 

[Prisce]

Karrimor is owned by sports direct.

I used to use to use some of their hiking equipment back when they were a decent company, not anymore.

That I did not know,  well shit. Looks like I need to find some new boots.