callumbagshaw Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 So it's finally time that I buy a new pair of boots.... I know it's a good idea to get a really good pair of boots but these days I'm only playing once every couple of months so I'm not sure I can warrant spending hundreds. Seen these on Fleabay and they look OK-ish, and for the price, even if they last only a few games it's not the end of the world: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tactical-Recon-Side-Zip-Army-Patrol-Combat-Boots-Police-Security-Leather-Suede/173128331412?var=&hash=item284f40b094 Anyone got any better suggestions or valid reasons not to buy the ones in the link? I don't mind spending up to £60-£70ish but like I said, at the moment I just can't warrant spending more than that. Open to suggestions (must be above ankle height please). Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwen Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 I love my altbergs and haix. Depending on your size you can pick them up for less than £50 on eBay, mostly new. Edit: example https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F332607160319 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Biggest issue I would have with the ones in the link is not being able to try them first, Comfortable boots and your feet will love you, badly fitting boots and your feet will hate you and by the end of a day you wont be enjoying yourself ! why not just get down to your local outdoor store and try some Hiking boots ? plenty to be had sub £60-£70 especially in the sales. Of course I am biased since I wear my super comfortable hiking boots for airsoft too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterG Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Are boots like this waterproof, or do the zips leak? Cheers G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Hornsby Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 I've almost always had a pair of surplus boots, you can get em for about £30 they are sturdy as hell I've never had a pair break I've only grown out of them and had to get a size up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Rogerborg Posted April 26, 2018 Supporters Share Posted April 26, 2018 My last pair of completely waterproof Gore-Tex British army surplus boots only lasted 5 1/2 years of constant daily use for every purpose though, before the rubber soles wore through. That's over £6 a year! Comes now the "cardboard soles" brigade, but that wasn't the case on the ones that I got. I'll stress the Gore-Tex lining, labelled as such - maybe they do special ones for REMFs that actually function as boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostwalker Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 For the last 3 years i have the same pair of Haix boots that are issued to our forces. They have been through everything, swampy water, snow upto my knees, sand, mud, 80 degree hot airsoft days. Still pretty much as good as new now. I was dubious at first, but they are some of the best boots i have ever owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniperslucky Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 5 hours ago, callumbagshaw said: So it's finally time that I buy a new pair of boots.... I know it's a good idea to get a really good pair of boots but these days I'm only playing once every couple of months so I'm not sure I can warrant spending hundreds. Seen these on Fleabay and they look OK-ish, and for the price, even if they last only a few games it's not the end of the world: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tactical-Recon-Side-Zip-Army-Patrol-Combat-Boots-Police-Security-Leather-Suede/173128331412?var=&hash=item284f40b094 Anyone got any better suggestions or valid reasons not to buy the ones in the link? I don't mind spending up to £60-£70ish but like I said, at the moment I just can't warrant spending more than that. Open to suggestions (must be above ankle height please). Thanks in advance Get some Viper boots they have zips on the side for easy on/off without adjusting the laces flea bay approx £60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyver1 Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Yet another vote for Haix gore-tex boots. Have a pair of Haix Scout (mid length ones) for over 3 years. They are worn almost daily and with a little breaking in are like a pair of slippers comfort wise. They are a little more expensive, but well worth it IMO. HTH alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Decent pair of size 8's here, used for £20 posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callumbagshaw Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 On 4/27/2018 at 2:25 PM, Duff said: Decent pair of size 8's here, used for £20 posted. Thanks mate but I need an 11 or 12 for my big feet Thanks all, I'll look into the Haix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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