Magnum panther 8.0 boots
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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
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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!
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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 .
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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.
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Leather or gortex?
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Everything I have seen of the kombat brand is garbage. Similar level to the older viper stuff.
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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.
seen some of their pouches too, again quality I couldn't fault.
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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.
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
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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!
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.
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Karrimor is owned by sports direct.
I used to use some of their hiking equipment back when they were a decent company, not anymore.
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Why sturdy soles and good boots are important and I was wearing 5.11 boots.
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That I did not know, well shit. Looks like I need to find some new boots.
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