Tactical Research Multicam Khyber Boots

[xdeano]

Well, i'm looking for some more info on boots. Been looking at the 511's, oakley's and i've come across these as well. Anyone give these boots a work over? They're made by Belleville. The places i've looked seem to have decent reviews, but i was just looking for your input. Thanks guys. These will be seeing field work.
boots

thanks in advance

xdeano

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Tactical Research Multicam Khyber Boots

I tried on a set of their Kiowa and was not impressed.

Try before you buy.

 

[xdeano]

Re: Tactical Research Multicam Khyber Boots

Yeah, the Kiowa look a bit strange, my wife said they look like wrestling shoes.

what are you wearing lonewolfusmc?

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Tactical Research Multicam Khyber Boots

My summer boots are the OTB Desert Lites. I lost an eyelet on my black set, but they are still functional. My tan set are going strong.

In the cooler/wet months I still wear my Belville Infantry Combat Boots or my Danner Ft. Lewis.

I want to give the Garmont T6 a try.

 

[mgd45]

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I love how they market the boots as being "multicam".....but literally 90% of the upper is plain tan leather.....

 

[SLVGW360]

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My officers and I have tried numerous brands of boots. Danners are good, Cabela's mountain hiker and mountain hunters are good also. Right now everyone seems to like Kenetrek. My guys are in the sticks (and rocks) year round and these boots are very comfortable and holding up well.

FWIW

RB

 

[TheGerman]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My summer boots are the OTB Desert Lites. I lost an eyelet on my black set, but they are still functional. My tan set are going strong.

In the cooler/wet months I still wear my Belville Infantry Combat Boots or my Danner Ft. Lewis.

I want to give the Garmont T6 a try. </div></div>

I have the OTB desert lites and have been impressed with them. I can run in them as if they were a pair of running shoes.

 

[xdeano]

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Yeah i could care less about the multicam, it'll be under cover anyhow. I'm more going for the slightly darker leather that would blend better to my terrain, and not stick out like a sore thumb, granted i could spray down a pair of desert or wait for them to take on some soil, but i also wear these for every day casual off duty.

Lonewolf, what didn't you like about the kiowa's? And i wonder how much of a difference there is with between the two as far as comfort wise. I like the construction of the Khyber, in the fact that they aren't on the ground, but also that they aren't on stilts. I don't mind the rails on the front for crawling, but i'm not a fan of the rails on the back.

xdeano

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

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The Kiowa just felt "wrong". The upper felt like it was at a weird angle.

You know when you put a set of boots on and you can tell they will be great when they break in? Well, the Kiowa was on the opposite end of the spectrum. They just felt bad. That doesn't mean they are a bad boot. I just couldn't get past the feel to drop the coin on them.

The deal was sealed when I slid on the OTB's. They were perfect for what I needed. I actually did a two mile run on them the first week I got the boots. My legs were a little more burned than if I was running in my go-fasters, but nowhere near what they would be in other boots. The OTB's are my summer boot because very frequently I am in a dead out sprint in full gear.

 

[applevalleyjoe]

Re: Tactical Research Multicam Khyber Boots

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SLVGW360</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My officers and I have tried numerous brands of boots. Danners are good, Cabela's mountain hiker and mountain hunters are good also. Right now everyone seems to like Kenetrek. My guys are in the sticks (and rocks) year round and these boots are very comfortable and holding up well.

FWIW

RB </div></div>

Which of the Kenetreks? Are they all made in Italy?

 

[thedarkside]

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Have you looked into Asolo? I have a pair of the new Nikes as well an I never thought I would admit it but they are a great pair of boots. Their only problem is they are a little soft in the sole and can tear up your feet under heavy load.

 

[xdeano]

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Asolo are great hiking boots, but not a very good work boot in my book, they're ugly as sin, even thought they are very good in the comfort department. I've heard that the Nike are a little hard on the feet.

Kenetreks look like a decent boot also. Great description Lonewolf, i know exactly what you're talking about now with the Kiowa. Thank you for a better explination. I appreciate it. I will agree that the Kiowa look like a goofy boot, the Kyber look a little better. I just wish that i could find a dealer up in my area. I guess it might be one of those buy, try and send back type things. I hate doing that because it wastes time. I'll definitely take a better look at the OTB's.

xdeano

xdeano

 

[SLVGW360]

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We've tried both the Mountain and the Hiker boots. All are much lighter in weight than you would guess. Break in is minimal to non-existent. I have found this to be a problem in many boots because if they are too comfortable out of the box, they tend to be flimsy and won't hold up to hard use. These however, are very comfortable and tough. I really like them, but like I said, some of my guys work them much harder than I do. These guys have been very happy more than a year later.

The Kenetrek website says that the pack boots are made in Thailand and the Mountain Boots are made in Italy. They warrant the boots until the soles are worn out and they can be re-built.

 

[weemsw]

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I have had OTB's for about a year. Thor's I wear daily and Ferdelance I use for SWAT. Most comfortable boots out of the box I have used.

 

[xdeano]

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SLVGW360, Which boots were you speaking of?
thanks,
Deano

 

[45.308]

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When it comes to footwear:
Fit
Function (Design)
Fashion

You have to find out and understand what foot shape you have, then match the last of the boot that fits YOUR foot.

What is the boot used for, many boots have ill design or sale pitch design that does nothing but make the buyer think it works.

Fashion means little to high quality footwear even though most put this as their main point.

Right now I picked up 5.11 as my daily wear and they fit my feet well and are/have out worn my Danners that I also picked up mostly due to being real cheap. Danner do not fit my feet with the tall post, poor heel counter and odd arch length. Showing some more wear Vs 5.11 that have many more days on them.

LaSportiva are considered the top shelf boots. I have worn them for decades in Alaska and nothing fits or performs as well. Even if I did not get them free and I did get other boots free too for testing, I still would and recommend LaSportiva.


Good luck

 

[xdeano]

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I have the 5.11 ATAC currently and I've worn them for over a year, they're a very decent boot. But here in lies the issue. If I do quite a bit of hiking, it feels like there is a rubber band right in the center of my foot that is being stretched beyond belief, and it hurts like heck. I was told that this was caused by foot support and sole of the boot not being Vibram.

One thing that really turned me off with the 5.11's is that they have to add a bunch of crap to them to sell them, the socks, knife, mug, etc. Why not just sell the boot.

That's what made me look at the Khybers, they aren't exactly good looking, but the orthotic and Vibram is what's got me interested i guess. I know there are a lot of boots that have both of these features, like the Blackhawks, had a pair and didn't really care for them.

The OTB's look decent as well.

Now what is my problem with my rubberband feet?

xdeano

 

[xdeano]

Re: Tactical Research Multicam Khyber Boots

Any thoughts on the Rocky S2V

http://www.rockyboots.com/Product-Detail...ty-Sport-Boots/

Looks like construction is a little better in these boots, triple stitch and the sole is stitched to the upper.

xdeano

 

[texasvmi]

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+1 on the OTB Desert Lites. I would also recommend giving the Blackhawks a try. I have worn both under heavy loads, light loads at sprint, in bad weather, and liked both types. All cool-guy fashion aside, boots should not be heavy, hot, or uncomfortable. Go with what your feet prefer and don't look back.