Why Do I "Need" Boots

[L473ncy]

OK Just to make sure we're on the same page.... When you say "Hikers" do you mean these (Hiking/Crosstraining shoes)?

http://www.lewholesale.com/catalog/i...ow%20Hiker.jpg

If so I wouldn't trust those for anything tougher than a marked hiking trail in Level 1 or 2 terrain (YDS rating system). I almost got a pair for hiking the Grouse Grind and other light trails that lighter footwear is probably better.

These: http://shoestutor.com/wp-content/upl...0gtx_pew07.jpg

are probably what you want, maybe in more of a higher cut (roll protection) and possibly in a more "earthy tone" but they should be fine for playing.

"Gucci" Military boots like 5.11 or Magnums or w/e (or even "issued military boots") are probably the best and designed pretty much for the activity.

In fact I use a pair of McKinleys I bought $100 on sale at Coast Mountain Sports. Steel shank down the sole, good ankle and roll support, composite toe, and I replaced the stock insoles with Superfeet.

Sorry I have to get to class now but I'll be back if you have any more questions on footwear.

[deep in the bush]

I shoot folks in ankles. Wear boots.

Bare feet hurt too much damn thorns.

Honestly, Its the protection and the support. I find the boots will save your bacon, ankle speaking. Derek has good points about recovering from an ankle injury, it really sucks.

The treads are different too than a hiking boot. Ops boots are better at flinging mud out from them like a snowtire, the hiking boot traps a lot of goo in them. I actually use my "Gucci Magnums" for long hikes when I go thru England and Europe on walking tours. They are also lighter than my merrels or solomons. Plus sooo much more comfy after 8 hours and 45kms.

hope this helps.

[Dirty Deeds]

Because not every day you play will be 23 C and sunny, as well as the afforementioned reasons.

[BoGrain]

A good pair boots is essential when you play outdoors
Trust me, I learned the hard-way (my hiking boots that I thought to be great until I walked across what I thought to be shallow mud and ended up playing the next 7 hours with cold wet mud in my boots )

After this learning experience, I now field proper boots with all my impressions (DDR NVA 15 inch jackboots with my WW2 kits - size 9 like everyone else and canadian army boots with my modern german loadout )

[CDN_Stalker]

Originally Posted by JTF27

Totally Sig'd.

And here I thought one of mine would get sig'd. Lol

[BobbyDangerous]

Man i've sprained my ankle so many times skateboarding it never threw me out for a year.

[TechSeller]

I think you guys are too quick to dismiss the role a good pair of tactical sandals can play:

Comfy, stylish and perfect for battle in lush tropical environments



And for more stealthy engagements, check these out...complete with Trades:

[BobbyDangerous]

lol

[Hairu]

Okay so the need for boots established should I bust out the good money and buy some magnums or something like over 100$
or will something like this work
http://www.fcsurplus.ca/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=15423
http://www.globalarmysurplus.com/en/...e-boots-2.html
I mean in my expirience cheaping out usually doesnt work for footwear but I dont use boots
(except wrestling boots but theyre more like overprices socks)

[BobbyDangerous]

I'd prob go with the jungle boots. Wearing heavy leathers is gonna tear up your feet.. especially if they're steel toed at least that's my opinion. I have desert boots...

[Hades]

Honestly I wear a pair of the CF issue wet weather boots and they are great. Bought them for around $70ish, waterproof and I've taken them through hell and back over 3 years and they still work great. Just really shitty in the winter time though.

[BoGrain]

the leather boots are comfortable and they will last a while.

[coach]

Originally Posted by Hades

Just really shitty in the winter time though.

goretex socks

[Hades]

Nothing to do with that, the sole's freeze and you get almost no traction

[BoGrain]

goretex works until the pores in the fabric get clogged by dirt and then you end up sweating like in a sauna.