Rugged light weight boots.

[Wdbutcher97]

I'm looking for some rugged light weight boots. Timberland Pros are the most comfortable boots I've found to fit my size 13 wide feet, but they're pretty heavy. The pair I wear weigh 4 1/2 pounds.
I have friends that wear military surplus boots, but I haven't found any in my size wear I live. I found some Smith & Wesson tactical boots as a sample of what I've been looking at so far. My brother has had good luck with Under Armour tactical boots. Does anyone have some suggestions?

 

[Kenna]

Look at Red Wing, If used them over 20 years for work.Lots of styles to pick from.

 

[Maddog 521]

The Military Surplus stores around here sell NEW surplus boots. I've bought several pair and will again.

 

[Rudi]

Danner makes good boots.

 

[LittleCooner]

I like Danner. most of my woods time above 35 degrees, I wear a pair of the 600 mountain Danners. They are light weight and feel great on my feet.

 

[S42N8]

+ 1 on Danners.

 

[Onomea]

Re those wide size 13 feet, I've recently learned that one can take shoes that feel a bit too tight, say in the toe box, to a shoe repair guy and they can stretch them. If they're leather, that is. They put them on a stretcher for about a week.

I did this with a pair of Ecco walking shoes that I bought off eBay about a month ago. I liked the shoes, but found the toe area a little tight. The stretching cost $7 per shoe, and they asked where I wanted the shoes stretched.

They're more comfortable now.

 

[yaktamer]

Danner. Or else Danner.

 

[snubbyfan]

5.11 Tactical boots. Lightweight, comfortable and good ankle support. I used to wear them when I was doing factory work and I'd spend up to 10 hours on my feet.
As a bonus, they polish up well too.

 

[SuperMan]

Ebay is your friend... I have bought at least a dozen new and lightly used military all made in the USA boots. Have never paid over $90 delivered and almost all the boots retailed for over $200.

Danner, Matterhorn, Bates, Belleville and even Rocky...

So far have only had one set that was too narrow. The company told me to keep them and gave me a gift certificate equal to the purchase price for my next purchase...

Bob

 

[Salty RI]

Carolina Comfort makes very comfortable boots, I have been wearing them for years.

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[SMSgt]

Best boots I ever wore were VN jungle boots. Took a while to break in well, but so comfy.

 

[MRB1]

5.11 Tactical boots. Lightweight, comfortable and good ankle support. I used to wear them when I was doing factory work and I'd spend up to 10 hours on my feet.
As a bonus, they polish up well too.

Agree on the 5.11 boots. I like the tactical with the side zipper - I like the insulated ones for winter, the regulars for warmer temps. lightweight, and last forever.

 

[duane_wade]

Carolina Comfort makes very comfortable boots, I have been wearing them for years.

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I'm a Carolina Boot fan. I broke my right twice and while I don't walk differently than anyone else the right shoe or boot is usually shot within a year or so, tactical boots last less no matter what brand I bought. I've had my current Carolina boots for going on 3 years now and they are holding up very well. I'll definitely buy them again

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[Warboar]

While I was in the Army I was issued a pair of Danner Ft Lewis boots. After that I wore Danner boots for all my hunting and work boots. I had a sole blow out on a Deer hunt while about 2 miles away from Camp. By the time I got to camp the other sole let go and I had to walk back to camp with two flopping soles. Glad I had a back up pair of boots.

After the blow out I tried the Crispi boots on a recommendation from a friend that had been wearing them for years. They didn't run true to size so they killed my feet and I ended up looking for a size larger. I didn't find them and went with Kenetrek from a hunting guide friend of mine. They are extremely comfortable and warm. My feet don't sweat in them after hiking miles so they stay warm.

Another boot i've heard good things about but have never tried are Scarpa. Several guys I know are now wearing them and swear by them. None of these(Crispi, Kenetrek, or Scarpa) are cheap. You're looking at $400-$500+.

 

[Nevada Ed]

They're not light but they last a life time if oiled now and then
if'n you have a little moremoney in your wallet.

We Western guys like................. White's.

 

[Ole Joe Clark]

Hard to find size 6 1/2 to 7's. The smallest I can usually find are 7 1/2.

It's a chore finding shoes that fit.

Have a blessed day,

Leon

 

[Smoke]

Belleville has been my go to since 2008. I worked as a security guard from 2007 to 2021. Almost every position I held was foot patrols. I walked an average of 8 miles every day, 1900 miles a year. All types of terrain all weather (except hurricanes or tornadoes). My first pair lasted 6 years and were resoled 3 times, after a while the midsole wears out and you can't fix that.

I live in Colorado Springs there are five military installations here. I can get Belleviles brand new for about 20 bucks.

For lightweight I would suggest Belleville 990 Mountain Boots

 

[Model 19 6"]

Not sure what you are using them for. When working I wore Red Wings, for field use I liked Danner.

 

[TX-Dennis]

Ariat work boots are very comfortable, but they tend to be heavy. I have a pair of Worx by Red Wing that are nearly as comfy and much lighter weight. I've tried a bunch. Bates and Wolverine have been the least comfortable for me, but everyone's feet are different. Frye makes some very comfy boots, but they are not inexpensive. Nothing wrong with Timberlands. Merrells are comfy, but their quality seems to have gone downhill. The last pair I bought fell apart rather quickly. Previously they held up well. If you do try Merrell be aware that they run small. You need to go up a size with them.

Going to a soft toe or composition toe rather than steel toe will lower the weight regardless of brand.