Boots for bugout bag

[fightingquaker13]

My much loved, but long in the tooth, Vasque Gore-tex leathers are getting close to needing replacement. Here's what I need. An all purpose boot with enough ankle support for a sixty pound pack. I need it to be either water proof (plan A) or quick drying, like jungle boots (plan B). I don't need or want cold weather insulation. These will be used mainly in the South. The main criteria are ankle support, comfort and waterproofness as well as durability. Price (within reason) is no object. I plan on getting ten years out of a good pair of leather boots. What do you reccomend? 4", 6" or 8" uppers? Civilian or surplus? Any brands you prefer? I want boots that will keep my feet dry and comfortable after wearing them for two weeks straight. The floor is yours and thanks.
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[Pathfinder]

Vasque or Merril, both are excellent. I also have had very good luck with Wolverine and even New Balance, my current pair. Of course, they are my (ND) winter boots, so the ones I have are both waterproof and insulated. I have worn them every day since October and they are still in good shape. I still wear them when I have to stand on concrete for a long time, such as RSO-ing at the range.

Instead of leathers, why not go for the heavy synthetic materials, like nylon or some combo? I have had leathers in the past and they held up well to everything wexcept pig crap which effectively destroyed them. My New Balance pair is the mix of synthetics with a Virbam sole. Go for a Vibram sole and they will last forever - the uppers will wear out before the soles do.

[philw]

FQ  

I thought you would be getting a set of Elite Assault Boot's


http://oakley.com.au/catalog/products/elite-assault-boot

http://oakley.com.au/catalog/products/s-i-assault-boot-8-inch

Note the AU price's  


then you can be that mall ninja you wanted to be  

[crusader rabbit]

FQ, check out www.sportsmansguide.com for a good selection and fairly favorable pricing.  Once you decide what you want to get, you will probably find it there.  And, just to add my 2-cents, I have been satisfied with my mil surplus jungle boots.  I got used to them some 40 years ago in a place not too dissimilar from our home here in Florida.  They are inexpensive, and hold up reasonably well.  Though, I may replace them with the desert boot version now that I am spending more time in Arizona.

[sledgemeister]

I have a couple pair of these (below) I liked the first pair I brought a second in case they didnt make any more.
Light, waterproof and really comfy. (and they dont get smelly) a rrp of around US110.00

Men's Chocorua Trail Hiker
 


Features:
Premium, full-grain, waterproof leather for comfort, durability and abrasion resistance
Seam-sealed waterproof construction keep feet dry in any weather
Gore-Tex® membrane provides breathable waterproof protection
Padded collar and tongue for additional comfort in motion
Removable, dual-density, EVA footbed for comfort and perforated for additional air circulation
Moisture wicking textile lining to keep feet dry and comfortable
External heel covering provides rear foot protection
Durable rubber outsole with the B.S.F.P.™ motion efficiency system, lugs that are strategically placed to follow the curved center of pressure path and the four natural motions of your foot - braking, supporting, flexing and propelling to provide improved traction and longer wearing performance
Weight: 2 pounds, 5 ounces per pair
Waterproof

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[tombogan03884]

I have a couple pair of these (below) I liked the first pair I brought a second in case they didnt make any more.
Light, waterproof and really comfy. (and they dont get smelly) a rrp of around US110.00

Men's Chocorua Trail Hiker
 


Features:
Premium, full-grain, waterproof leather for comfort, durability and abrasion resistance
Seam-sealed waterproof construction keep feet dry in any weather
Gore-Tex® membrane provides breathable waterproof protection
Padded collar and tongue for additional comfort in motion
Removable, dual-density, EVA footbed for comfort and perforated for additional air circulation
Moisture wicking textile lining to keep feet dry and comfortable
External heel covering provides rear foot protection
Durable rubber outsole with the B.S.F.P.™ motion efficiency system, lugs that are strategically placed to follow the curved center of pressure path and the four natural motions of your foot - braking, supporting, flexing and propelling to provide improved traction and longer wearing performance
Weight: 2 pounds, 5 ounces per pair
Waterproof

Timberland, was (is  ?  ) made in here in NH.
I will tell you now, The trail up Mt. Chocorua is pretty mild 

[sledgemeister]

Timberland, was (is  ?  ) made in here in NH.
I will tell you now, The trail up Mt. Chocorua is pretty mild 

Looks like WAS made 
Chairman Mao's red book warriors lead the way.

[2HOW]

I have a pair of boots I got in Gr. waterproof and good cold weather boots, also have some waterproof boots like our troops wear now. extra boots ,socks and underwear are SOP in the bag.

[RTILSON]

+1 on  the Sportsmans Guide. Use them all the time. The Timberland are good boots. I was at Dick's yesterday and they had them for about 80 bucks. I like a combo of leather and cordura with Gore Tex and a 5.5 to 6 inch height. Taller boots make my knees hurt . I think they bind my ankles .  6 inch boots seem to be a good compromise of ankle support  and lighter weight. YMMV. I go through about two pairs of boots a year. I do landscaping and lawn maintenance here in North Carolina. I walk a lot while mowing. Saturday 14.5 miles.  Friday 20.0 miles. Thursday 11.4 miles. Wednesday 9.1 miles. I have a recently discovered pedometer function on my phone, don't know how accurate it is. You set your height and weight and it sets the stride length for you. Anyway, how is that for thread drift?

[fightingquaker13]

FQ  

I thought you would be getting a set of Elite Assault Boot's
Note the AU price's  


then you can be that mall ninja you wanted to be  

C'mon Phil, $850 is a bargain! Provided of course that they are worn by an otherwise naked Angelina Jolie, who will also carry my pack, set up my tent, cook dinner and serve as a sleeping bag.
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