USMC Approved Boots

[ggyoung]

Corcoran are

[SlingerDun]

I wondered about that, the Danner factory is kind of small to be selling boots at retailers clear across the country and online...


Dave, thank you for your interest in Danner! We appreciate your concern and
hope that we can provide you with the appropriate information that you
are seeking.

We do manufacture some of our boots overseas in order to appeal to a
broader market base and offer high quality footwear at an affordable
price for our customers. We understand that you want the best boot for
your money and we're doing our best to make sure we develop the footwear
you need. Any factory we work with upholds to our no-tolerance
standards. We have had great success in this market and with the
continued support and appreciation from our customers, we hope to
continue to expand our product line.

We are also very proud to produce over half of our styles right here in
the USA. These items are clearly marked on our website and also in our
catalog with "Made in the USA." To view all Danner boots that are
manufactured in the USA, simply type "USA" in the search field at
http://www.danner.com.

All of our footwear, regardless of where it is manufactured, is
developed to meet our Company's high quality standards. To prove our
support to our customers, we offer the same warranty against leaks,
defects and workmanship regardless of the origin.
I hope that we have been helpful. We certainly appreciate your support
in Danner. Please let me know if you have any further questions.

[ltmebecrewchief]

I have two pairs of belleville's and i love them. Looked online today and apparently the only USMC approved ones are hot weather steel toes. But the bellevilles are great, and the can be resoled, just contact your local CIF and they should have info on it. If you dont want the steel toes i would look on ebay or cash sales for some of the non steel toe designs. Not sure if they are still made but im sure you can find a new pair for pretty cheap somewhere

[Twitchell]

Call me stupid but, are the danners steel toe? Just curious because I want to try some new boots for wildland fire. The requirements are that they are non steel toe, have a vibram sole, are 8-10 inches hi, and are leather. Other than that we can wear em.

[Zulu 36]

Call me stupid but, are the danners steel toe? Just curious because I want to try some new boots for wildland fire. The requirements are that they are non steel toe, have a vibram sole, are 8-10 inches hi, and are leather. Other than that we can wear em.

You can get some models of Danner's with steel toes, and a lot of models without. Go to their web site: www.danner.com. They can cost a bit, but in my book, Danner's are worth every penny.

Their current index page has several models of what they call a "Rain Forest Work Boot." Take a peek.

[Twitchell]

Awsome, thanks alot Sgt.
Every year so far I have bought two pair of Hawthorn's for $180.00 a pair, per season, and I tear the s**t out of em. Times that by 4 years, and well, you do the math. Some people will buy 1 pair and it will last them 2 years, it just depends on your feet. Plus I don't like the cowboy style boots to hike in, I roll my damn ankles to much.
Anyway, thanks again.

[SlingerDun]

Hathorn same same Whites, i've owned Whites Packers and they never did feel so great for the money. You might want to check out Wesco boots Scapoose, Oregon. For your kind of work they are superior. I'd buy another pair if i ever needed extra sturdy boots again but i'm not a logger or smoke jumper.

--->Dave

[Twitchell]

Thanks a ton SlingerDun! Try to say that five times fast, hahahaha. Just kiddin.
I've got the same oppinion with the whites. Not to mention that all of these boots that you guys have suggested, are still LESS expensive than the whites at a wopping $400.00 a pop. Minus shiping, and the fact that since I've got small feet I need to special order at another $40.00. Amazing hu?

Anyway I did'nt mean to change the subject of the thread, sorry about that.
But I appreciate everyones advice. SEMPER FI!

[Petz]

try redwing shoes also... they have a few different kinds that will work for you.

http://www.redwingshoes.com/

[mcvet57103]

http://www.lucchese.com/

Hey bigal, What you doing posting ads for Army boots on a Marine Corps site?

[Petz]

he works on commission. ya gotta make a livin' somehow.

[mcvet57103]

Those sure are some fancy sh-t kickers.

[dodint]

I just got issued Danners as part of my Iraq issue. Pays to have big feet. Everyone over size 12 got Danners, everyone else got Bates.

[Wyoming]

Those sure are some fancy sh-t kickers.

Damm sure are. Iffen you ever make it to Ft Worth, and go TO their showroom in cowtown, they'll trace your feet and give you a number.

All you gots to do then is call, give them the style, etc., and your number.

AND HAVE A BIG POCKET FULL OF $$$$$!

[LtHopeful]

I'm shipping out to Virginia for OCS October 1st and am looking for some good boots. A lot of people on various blogs and forums have been raving about Danners. I don't mind shelling out a little bit of extra money for better boots. But I don't know what kind of Danners, if any, I should get. Also, I've heard that it may be best to get a lighter pair of boots, such as Bates Lites, for PT and a more durable pair of boots for humping. I've read that ICB's are good for humps -- but I am not sure what brand or model to get. Also, I've heard that jungle boots are good for the Quigly because they have holes at the bottom that drain water. Anyway, I realize that I am a bit late in the game in terms of getting boots. But I could really use some specific advice. I don't mind spending extra money on good boots, and I don't mind bringing, say, two pairs of boots with me. But can anyone recommend a specific brand and model for me?