Recommendation for tactical boots

[Allen]

I really like my Lowa Zephry Mid boots. Lightweight and very durable. I've had 3 pair over the last 15 years or so. They are a bit expensive but you can find them on sale.

I'll second Lowa - if the last fits your foot well, they're great. I get 3-5 years out of them, really prefer the leather lined to the goretex. I'm in a dry/hot 9 months of the year climate however. Leather lined will turn to shit in LA fast, but they do a desert version with no goretex or leather.

[Titan74]

Lowa boots are very good, but somewhat consumer oriented. The only brand that makes even better boots is Haix, https://www.haixusa.com/. They make boots mainly for professional users so the brand is not as well known as many others, but Haix boots are the best you can buy, IMHO. Their boots may not be as fashionable, but if you need the best possible performance and durability, you can trust on Haix. I have more pairs than I care to count - the oldest pair is more than 10 years old and still ok.

[Defaultmp3]

Lowa boots are very good, but somewhat consumer oriented. The only brand that makes even better boots is Haix, https://www.haixusa.com/. They make boots mainly for professional users so the brand is not as well known as many others, but Haix boots are the best you can buy, IMHO. Their boots may not be as fashionable, but if you need the best possible performance and durability, you can trust on Haix. I have more pairs than I care to count - the oldest pair is more than 10 years old and still ok.

Heroes Wear Haix.


I've worn Haix for station boots, and while they were fine in that role, I haven't heard anything about how good (or bad) their tactical line is. That being said, nothing they have on that side appeals to me at all, all look far heavier and overbuilt than something I'd want to wear for everyday use or even most outdoors activities.

[R0331]

If you are looking for more of a military issue type boot, I would also recommend the Garmont t8 boot. I rocked those for a while as well and had no complaints. Multiple years of use. They met their end on a static line jump. One of the seems busted open on landing. Made for a nice walk back. In their defense, I probably should have replaced them long before that.

[LDM]

Decker X Lab G8's are the most comfortable out of the box boots I've ever had.
Decker X Lab is sister company to Hoka, famous for their running shoes.