Rucking/Military boot

[balderdash69]

I am military and can wear any civilian boot within reason. I've worn the Salomon Quest 4d 3s for years and can't find anymore on the market. The Forces versions don't fit the same as the hikers either. I am in the market for a new pair. I will be attending a course that is primarily rucking with heavy weight (70lbs+) for multiple 20 mile rucks on pavement as well as some land navigation. Does anyone have any suggestions for replacement with a wide forefoot and good heel pocket for this type of endeavor?

 

[Desk Jockey]

Welcome. Not sure what you can get away with but take a look at Crispi. They work for my wide feet.

Assuming you don’t need insulation;: Thor Colorado or Idaho

 

[mtnbound]

I am military and can wear any civilian boot within reason. I've worn the Salomon Quest 4d 3s for years and can't find anymore on the market. The Forces versions don't fit the same as the hikers either. I am in the market for a new pair. I will be attending a course that is primarily rucking with heavy weight (70lbs+) for multiple 20 mile rucks on pavement as well as some land navigation. Does anyone have any suggestions for replacement with a wide forefoot and good heel pocket for this type of endeavor?

Crispi Thor is a light weight stiff trainer that might work for you. I prefer the Colorado’s but they are heavier and also stiff. Not sure if you like stiff boots but they fit my wide feet great.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Stiff boots are gonna suck big time on pavement

 

[balderdash69]

I am not a fan of super stiff boots, prefer around 2-2.5. So I am looking at Lapponia 3s and Altitude. Any other suggestions?

 

[2531usmc]

I am military and can wear any civilian boot within reason. I've worn the Salomon Quest 4d 3s for years and can't find anymore on the market. The Forces versions don't fit the same as the hikers either. I am in the market for a new pair. I will be attending a course that is primarily rucking with heavy weight (70lbs+) for multiple 20 mile rucks on pavement as well as some land navigation. Does anyone have any suggestions for replacement with a wide forefoot and good heel pocket for this type of endeavor?

Going to Ranger School?

 

[Dave0317]

Belleville Ultra Light Assault boot (C320) for PT and road ruck runs.

Garmont T8 Bifida for carrying a heavy ruck in mountainous terrain.

 

[Desk Jockey]

1000 years ago I did SFAS and the q-course a camp maccall in modded up jungle boots with Vibram soles. I had a few sets of lug soles I used for mud and sand and a crepe (smooth) sole set I used for pavement. We had to make minimum ruck weight anyway, so among other things I carried was 3 pair of boots and lots of socks and mole skin. Later, I tired a set of pretty flexible boots (hi tec) on a 12 mile march. They were awful. My feet were sore as hell. By the end, I could feel every rock through those soles. YMMV but if I were doing that kind of shit these days, I might stick with a stiffer boot.

 

[balderdash69]

No, this is not a course which requires AR670-1 boots. Also not an Army course so no need to abide by approved boots as stated above.

 

[Watrdawg]

Look at the Goruck Macv-2's. They are basically like the old style jungle boots. Come in a mid height and regular height boot. I have the mid height pair and typically, 3 times a week I am run/hiking 4 miles a day with a 35lb weighted vest on. Boots are very comfortable and breathe very well. Definitely not waterproof and not meant to be. They dry out pretty quick. When running/shuffling in them the cushioning really helps. I have a pair of Lowa Zephyrs that are great for normal hiking but at least for me they were not comfortable to run in with weight on my back. They would be my second choice though.

 

[nobody]

I think you’d like the Crispi Lapponia for the wide forefoot. The Thor mentioned above is crispi’s narrowest boot by a wide margin, no way it would fit you. Love my Lapponias

 

[ThorM465]

From an all around, do it all you're going to be hard pressed to beat the Danner RATS. However, they are heavy bastards. I still have a pair I love for working around the house and in the yard. They're really good for hiking if you want to up the difficulty due to the weight.

I've got a pair of Crispi Altitudes within the last year. They'd be a great option for mountainous / rocky terrain with a combat load. The problem with these are that they are horrible on pavement. In Lejeune, the majority of our humping was on pavement or dirt trails that might as well have been pavement for the purposes of this conversation. As others have pointed out above if carrying an extra set of boots is an option, the Altitudes would be a good candidate if paired with an ultra flexible pair of junglsh boots. That being said multiple pairs of boots sounds like it would work in training. However, I don't think I would have ever carried extra boots in my pack outside of training.

This is really going to come down to your AO and MOS. I doubt you want to share anymore than you already have. FWIW, I was Marine Infantry 81mm Mortars, so that's where my perspective is coming from.

Semper Fi

 

[Moccasin]

I also used jungle boots with insoles for most of my training courses. The lug sole was the best for traction in mud and general field use. Since you’re mostly on pavement, the gorucks might be a good option. They are light weight, breathe well, and break-in is very minimal. Traction and durability are their weak points.