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<blockquote data-quote=".30US" data-source="post: 1064000" data-attributes="member: 19108"><p>My personal favorites for the last five years have been Asolo boots. I've worn them exclusively my last two tours in Afghanistan and been happy in both Summers and Winters there with them. I like the Asolo Fugitive the most, but also like my Power Matics for cold weather and heavy loads, and FSN 85s when I don't need Gore-Tex. Despite the reputation that Gore-Tex isn't a good idea in heat, my Fugitives have done just fine in every desert I've been in. The XCR Trail Shoe is the only Asolo I haven't care for. The Fugitive and FSN 85s didn't really need any break-in.</p><p></p><p>Lowa, Vasque, AKU, and Keen also make some good shoes/boots. Most of the Vasque, AKU, and Keen boots are of lighter construction than my Asolos. That helps with break-in, but not good if you are carrying heavy loads.</p><p></p><p>I wore Danners for my first eight years in the military, and they were far and above better than the issue boots. Stay away from their Combat Hiker model that was issued; they have a terrible reputation with those I know who had them for never breaking in. </p><p></p><p>I recommend the green SuperFeet insoles in boots meant for hard use, as well as good, 100% wool socks like those made by Smartwool. </p><p></p><p>Whatever boot you go for, save yourself some money:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.sierratradingpost.com/mens-boots~d~137/asolo~b~1120%2c10027%2c401%2c10054%2c1042%2c18100%2c12795/" target="_blank">Sierra Trading Post</a></p><p><a href="http://www.hitthebreakroom.com/invite/?r=373447" target="_blank"></a></p><p><a href="http://www.hitthebreakroom.com/invite/?r=373447" target="_blank">Danner/LaCrosse boots clearance page</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE=".30US, post: 1064000, member: 19108"] My personal favorites for the last five years have been Asolo boots. I've worn them exclusively my last two tours in Afghanistan and been happy in both Summers and Winters there with them. I like the Asolo Fugitive the most, but also like my Power Matics for cold weather and heavy loads, and FSN 85s when I don't need Gore-Tex. Despite the reputation that Gore-Tex isn't a good idea in heat, my Fugitives have done just fine in every desert I've been in. The XCR Trail Shoe is the only Asolo I haven't care for. The Fugitive and FSN 85s didn't really need any break-in. Lowa, Vasque, AKU, and Keen also make some good shoes/boots. Most of the Vasque, AKU, and Keen boots are of lighter construction than my Asolos. That helps with break-in, but not good if you are carrying heavy loads. I wore Danners for my first eight years in the military, and they were far and above better than the issue boots. Stay away from their Combat Hiker model that was issued; they have a terrible reputation with those I know who had them for never breaking in. I recommend the green SuperFeet insoles in boots meant for hard use, as well as good, 100% wool socks like those made by Smartwool. Whatever boot you go for, save yourself some money: [URL="http://www.sierratradingpost.com/mens-boots~d~137/asolo~b~1120%2c10027%2c401%2c10054%2c1042%2c18100%2c12795/"]Sierra Trading Post[/URL] [URL="http://www.hitthebreakroom.com/invite/?r=373447"] Danner/LaCrosse boots clearance page[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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