Oakley as a military boot?

[Sir Rossi]

Hey all! Just got my acceptance to the Air Force Academy this morning, and I'll be having to buy some boots for basic training this June. Any of you in the military deal with Oakley boots before? Or should I stick with the more traditional brands?

Thanks in advance!

 

[OakleyFrankFMJ]

Hey all! Just got my acceptance to the Air Force Academy this morning, and I'll be having to buy some boots for basic training this June. Any of you in the military deal with Oakley boots before? Or should I stick with the more traditional brands?

Thanks in advance!

They don't make footwear for the US anymore.


Congrats by the way.

 

[Sir Rossi]

They don't make footwear for the US anymore.


Congrats by the way.

Thanks! Though it's not direct through Oakley, some online places sell the light assault boot in sage. I don't really know if they would work within the guidelines of "waterproof upper bootie (Gore Tex or similar)." Just checking out my options as of now.

 

[Lexkempo]

Go for higher end than Oakley ...

Hanwag, Danner, Bates, Magnum (HiTec) etc...

 

[Sir Rossi]

Go for higher end than Oakley ...

Hanwag, Danner, Bates, Magnum (HiTec) etc...

Alrighty, your favorite?

 

[Lexkempo]

Alrighty, your favorite?

You need to find a decent boot shop and try em all on... different feet fit different brands differently!

Stick to 'Made in USA' as much as you can ...

I've heard of people keeping Danner Acadias for over 10 years ... they just got em re-soled. A solid boot!

Stay away from Original Swat tho ... not great!

 

[Lexkempo]

Danner - USAF Rivot TFX 8" Sage Green GTX

This. It has USAF in the name!

Bite the bullet, buy the boots, make your feet happy!

 

[Sir Rossi]

Ooh nice and expensive that bullet is looking mighty tasty. Maybe just a nibble......

 

[Lexkempo]

Ooh nice and expensive that bullet is looking mighty tasty. Maybe just a nibble......

Sadly Berry compliant boots are mostly over 3 bills...

I'm no military, but I'm convinced a good pair of boots will make your life easier than not...because the academy will be hard enough!

 

[Sir Rossi]

What have you done?! Now none of the other boots on the market look nearly as nice! It's the Oakley effect all over again!