ramtough47

Hey everyone give me some advice on foot-wear for the range,IDPA matches going to shooting schools,etc,etc,etc... I'm looking for something that will be comfertable,lightweight,have good traction, and look good. I'm not interested in a combat boot or a Swat boot or a boot the 101st airborne uses to jump out of planes with.I also would like to not have to go get a small loan to pay for this foot wear.Oh yeah,i have tennis shoes[and they are good ones]but i'm looking at something similiar to a low cut hiking boot.Let me here what you got.

cmbthgun

101st doesn't jump out of planes anymore, as for your question, cant really help, just thought I would update you.

P95Carry

I am a self confessed cheapskate - I have boots but, unless knowing I'll find thick mud etc - it's currently a very comfortable pair of sneakers from WalMart!!!! They are higher sided ones and only IIRC $25!

See - I'm cheap - with shoes. Guns are different!

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The Tourist

I wear Teva hiking boots/shoes. At first glance they appear to be tennis shoes. They were invented by a guy who likes to do 'extreme' sports like hiking and kayak racing.

By pulling two straps at the sides of your feet, they center your foot snugly but firmly into the correct position for comfortable support.

I also have their sandals. These are great for wet, slippery jobs, like washing my bike or truck.

rocky

I still suggest leather boots. The tac boots I have from Original SWAT are compfy , have good traction and easy on/off for under $60. Best of all it will be much harder to twist my ankle than wearind ankle high hikers.

Bumper

Reebok Classics, a black hightop tennis shoe. Comfortable, light, good traction and you can wear them with jeans or Docker type slacks....

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ExSoldier

Surplus JUNGLE BOOTS with the Panama tread pattern can't be beat. You can get them from Brigade QuarterMasters: http://www.actiongear.com/cgi-bin/ta...alog/index.tam or The Cavalry Store or Ranger Joe's. Civvie style, you can't go wrong with either Danner or Bates brands especially in a low quarter or lightweight day hiker. Trust me, I used to be an Infantry Captain and made my living on my feet and in the mud. And never EVER go cheap on footwear or socks or you'll seriously regret it. Back in 1980, I spent $199 on a pair of Chippewa -40's and never looked back. I was always dry and toasty no matter where I toddled around Washington state!

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ramtough47

Thanks fellas for the input. Can anyone comment on the 5.11 6" A.T.A.C. boot.

CombatEffective

Watch the bargain bin at your local sporting goods stores. I have a pair of Addidas hiking boots that cost me $30. They have lasted me several years and are still in good shape.

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fatbobrob1744

i'm partial to red wing boots.