Black boots recommendations?

**Rex_Tremende** · 29th September 07, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by pdcorlis

Some day when I grow up I'll own a pair of these...

... for parachuting onto a golf course to do a tap dance? They are handsome, but what are those?

Rex.

**ccga3359** · 29th September 07, 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by Rex_Tremende

... for parachuting onto a golf course to do a tap dance? They are handsome, but what are those?

Rex.

In england we called them Blakies (trade name) prevents wear.

**pdcorlis** · 29th September 07, 09:59 PM

Those are British Military Ammo Boots.

**kallen** · 30th September 07, 08:48 AM

First, as a die hard Skeechers wearer, I loved those boots. I have some called X-Man and there steel toe, used to wear them when I worked at Home Despot.

Now, combat boots w/ the sneaker feel...and you love Chucks!!!
try these!!!
http://www.uscav.com/Productinfo.asp...9665&TabID=548

**Raphael** · 30th September 07, 01:37 PM

I love my blunstone as well. They are light weight, comfortable and can be worn with anything.

**Chef** · 30th September 07, 06:48 PM

I'll put in my vote for the British Ammo Boots. I have a pair in brown that I love.

**SouthernScot** · 30th September 07, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by KiltedBill

Skechers seem to fit me well. I have three or four pair of Skechers right now. The kilt boots are Mariner Pilots. They're semi-chunky while still comfortable and not too heavy compared to others, and no steel-toe.

I'll second this. I love my Mariner Pilots. They are very comfortable, and look good with my Black Watch kilt.

**canawler** · 30th September 07, 07:52 PM

If you are looking for a little more cost effective option, might I suggest something from HiTec's Magnum line of boots. They are mainly service boots so the soles are not quite as aggressive looking, which may or may not be a good thing depending on your perspective, but they are very durable, comfortable, and tend to be a much better value than many of the big name companies. I've been hooked on HiTec shoes since the early '80s and have never been disappointed with any of my purchases.

**cacunn** · 1st October 07, 05:33 AM

Originally Posted by James MacMillan

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.

**James MacMillan** · 1st October 07, 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by cacunn

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

Hey~! I resemble that remark......

But Marines jump in our regular boots. They offer all the needed support because they are of a good quality to start with! Besides which, if you pull the risers at the proper time, a good landing is like stepping off a two foot platform. Mind, it does take some practice....