Black boots recommendations?

[Rex_Tremende]

Corcoran jump boots

Oh, gosh. Those are nice! I will have to get a pair or two, now. Thanks a lot.

Sometimes, depending on the look I'm going for, I wear these:

Otherwise, it's just ordinary black hiking/work boots (from Timberland, maybe?).

Regards,
Rex.

[James MacMillan]

Just a dumb Marine asking this question, but why is it necessary to have laces, buckle and strap AND a zipper?

[ccga3359]

Just a dumb Marine asking this question, but why is it necessary to have laces, buckle and strap AND a zipper?

I have a pair of tactical boots though they don't have the strap and buckle they have laces and side zips. So as best as I can figure, the laces are to get the proper fit, once there boots are doned and doffed using side zips. I assuming (and after major exertion playing paintball) the strap looks well positioned to take the strain off of the zip. I've had a zipper blow out on me twice during running and jumping. These are jump boots so will be stressed to even greater levels. they may seem superfluous having all this harware on boots but I see it as evolving. And damn I need some of those to match all the buckles of my leather RKilt.

[turpin]

Just a dumb Marine asking this question, but why is it necessary to have laces, buckle and strap AND a zipper?

Because he doesn't want his boots to fall off, Duh!

I picked up a pair of black leather NATO combat boots for $8 in a thrift store. Practically new, 10.5 R (I'm a US 11.5 N). Same size I wore in the Army. Fit like a glove! I would like a slightly lower pair of boots, though. Narrow feet are a curse.

[James MacMillan]

OK, then these are what? Low-tech?

[Rex_Tremende]

Just a dumb Marine asking this question, but why is it necessary to have laces, buckle and strap AND a zipper?

I thought it was to teach me how to tie, buckle, zip, and snap. I call them my Fisher-Price Do-And-Learn Action Boots.

Actually, I had a visceral reaction to trying them on, so I had to buy them.

Regards,
Rex.

[ccga3359]

I thought it was to teach me how to tie, buckle, zip, and snap. I call them my Fisher-Price Do-And-Learn Action Boots.

Actually, I had a visceral reaction to trying them on, so I had to buy them.

Regards,
Rex.

the same reaction I just had seeing a pic. Rex what are they and where do i get me some?

[Rex_Tremende]

what are they and where do i get me some?

They are "Double H." I found some for sale at Age2Shop.com, though I bought mine several years ago at a mall store.

Regards,
Rex.

[James MacMillan]

I thought it was to teach me how to tie, buckle, zip, and snap. I call them my Fisher-Price Do-And-Learn Action Boots.

Actually, I had a visceral reaction to trying them on, so I had to buy them.

Regards,
Rex.

Way too many things for a Marine to try and remember each morning....

Too many hours wasted each day in re-training how to put on boots!

[cacunn]

Just a dumb Marine asking this question, but why is it necessary to have laces, buckle and strap AND a zipper?

These are jump boots - anyone who willingly jumps out of a perfectly good airplane needs all the help they can get.