Military/Police people - Help with boots!

[Scoop 0]

We have powers to detain people so that includes using reasonable force to do so. Its not security, its community policing. Years ago people would have a police officer for each village, well nowadays they cant do that so they have made this new role. Crime reporting, dealing with anti-social behaviour, minor traffic, neighbourhood issues and crime reduction.

[vortexring 0]

Scoop, having military experience I recommend for the type of tasks you'll be undergoing you'll need some sturdy and dependable boots such as these, which are available from all good Harry Webster outlets mate:

'for it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "chuck 'im out, the brute!" But it's "saviour of 'is country" when the guns begin to shoot.'

[warpedskydiver 0]

Brilliant!

[mnealtx 0]

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I dont know about the requirements for LEOs but I convinced my husband to try Ariat boots and he wont wear anything else now

And their ropers are damned comfortable... if I'm not jumping (hence tennis shoes), I'm in my Ariats...

Mike
I love you, Shannon and Jim.
POPS 9708 , SCR 14706

[chrissylicious 0]

My momma wears the 5.11 ATAC


oh, no YOU DID NOT JUST TALK ABOUT MY MOMMA!!!!!!!!!!!!

"I will stick you with a rope"- ME

[txhoss 0]

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Why not go for the good old Dr Martins, it's still a good looking an comfortable boot.

The last 3 years that I have served on a Navy ship I have had the same pair of Doc's. Nothing special just 10 eyed steel toe docs. Look great, polish exceptionally easily and have stood up to the anti slip deck coating (non-skid) that we have on the weather decks.

They are comfortable and I ahve not been able to kill them yet. Not for lack of try.

Have Rig will travel ...

[Scoop 0]

Thanks people, except Shropshire and Vortexring!!!

I have found cheap supplier for the GSG-9 (£115 GBP) so I think I'm going to go with them. Anyone whos tried climbing fences in big ol' Magnum style boots, if they're not the best climber like me, knows its a pain in the ass, especially when all the little rat like trouble makers are in the latest Nike trainers and tracksuits they could steal. You know, I can't friggin wait

[shropshire 0]

Jeeeze you cannt help some people

(.)Y(.)
Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome

[Scoop 0]

I think your just a pervert You'd rather we all looked like those mincy Thai police

[shropshire 0]

(.)Y(.)
Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome

[Scoop 0]

If anyone else is looking for some, there are cheap ones on e-bay
Adidas GSG-9 boots

[vortexring 0]

Since my recommendation of the 'Special Duty' boots didn't go down too well (can't think why) I can say that if you do decide to purchase GSG-9 (top name...) don't expect them to last that long - especially regarding all the pavements you'll be walking along. I'd certainly agree with Skymonkeyones experience with the boot.

However, I did notice that the model advertised from your link has changed a bit from the boots I used to use, which was for generally parachuting or whenever I wanted something on my feet that felt like a pair of supportive trainers. So perhaps the issue with the sole peeling off and the grip wearing out rapidly has been addressed.

But don't you think a smarter pair of boots would be more applicable for your work, such as these:

'for it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "chuck 'im out, the brute!" But it's "saviour of 'is country" when the guns begin to shoot.'

[Scoop 0]

Yeah I'll look into those

[vortexring 0]

Make sure you do mate!

If I was doing your job I'd quite simply just get a pair of normal UK Army issue boots.

Surely you don't need a pic?

'for it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "chuck 'im out, the brute!" But it's "saviour of 'is country" when the guns begin to shoot.'

[LouDiamond 1]

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have found cheap supplier for the GSG-9 (£115 GBP) so I think I'm going to go with them.

Make sure you buy 2 pair as you'll need new ones in 6 months and also invest in a good set of inserts or your feet/arches will pay. After they break in, it's like walking around in flip flops.

"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required"
Some people dream about flying, I live my dream
SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING

[bloody_trauma 2]

ive had several different pairs of boots, the oakley eventually rip at the sole, altamas last for ever and can be resoled for cheap, which most soldiers do anyway with ripple sole or foam/rubber sole ive owned 4 pairs of altamas and they are still kicking after many miles of marching and years of patrolling in iraq, the latest they have issued us which are very comfortable and affordable which are bellvilles, gret boots and they condition very nicely, if you need any tip on shining boots i can show you how you do what the pic below shows, those are a pair of altama jungle boots with ripple sole that i still own but cant wear anymore cuz we wear tan boots now, actually if any one wants to buy them id be will ing to part with them, i think theyre a 7.5 wide

Fly it like you stole it

[AggieDave 6]

I have a set of full leather Altamas with the old style soles that I've had for 6 years. Great boots for me right now. Unfortuantely the leather is ripping away from the sole on the inside side at the ball of the foot and the soles have cracked. I'm taking a crappy pair of other black shoes with me when I go to work since I'm worried they'll finally break the next foot chase I get in. Just waiting for Friday so I can order a pair of 5.11s from GT Distributors (who have a nice deal going on with 5.11 boots that gets you 2 free black undershirts...the UnderArmor style that 5.11 makes).

http://www.gtdist.com

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[LouDiamond 1]

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i can show you how you do what the pic below shows, those are a pair of altama jungle boots with ripple sole

I have an old pair of original green jungle boots I got as a private sitting in the closet with those exact same soles. They are by far the heaviest soles I have ever had on a pair of jungle boots. Believe it or not the best sole I have had on a jungle boot is the old tried and true Vibram sole with seperate heel piece(not one piece Vibram sole). They don't wear out prematurely and they actually afford you a good amount of traction on any surface terrain.You can even get them in sand colored soles now as well.

"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required"
Some people dream about flying, I live my dream
SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING

[LouDiamond 1]

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Unfortuantely the leather is ripping away from the sole on the inside side at the ball of the foot and the soles have cracked.

Take them to the show repair shop. If they aren't too far gone you can probably have them put a resole on them and they will be like new. What you describe is quite a common problem people had with the Altimas. Nothing has ever proven to be better than the old green canvas jungle boots IMO. Throw in a good insole support and walk until they fall off and then have them resoled and have the metal shank removed along with the plastic toe cup while your at it. When your done you get back a brand new boot that feels like a familar broken in boot.

"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required"
Some people dream about flying, I live my dream
SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING

[AggieDave 6]

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Take them to the show repair shop. If they aren't too far gone you can probably have them put a resole on them and they will be like new.

Tried that already. They're too far gone. The leather having ripped apart right above the sole.

That's too bad since they were good boots, I've run a lot of miles in those boots and they were broke in really really nicely.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[bloody_trauma 2]

damn those boots are shiny

Fly it like you stole it