# Military guys step in (boot question)
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-step-in-boot-question/222769
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**Created:** [May 5, 2012, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-step-in-boot-question/222769 "2012-05-05T13:35:39Z")
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### Author:  [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)
#### Post date: [May 5, 2012, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-step-in-boot-question/222769/1 "2012-05-05T13:35:39Z")
Figure you guys could add some suggestions on a good set of boots.
I’m trying out for my agency’s tactical team this fall… a lot of the selection course is made up of longer distance ruck marches (10-15 miles) with ~80lb ruck.
Currently I am doing 6 miles at about 15min/mile pace with 50 lbs +duty belt/sidearm and rifle. I’m completing these with somewhat ease (just a bit of foot pain/blisters)
The biggest thing that is holding me back is my boots, I have a set of Danners, that are just TOO heavy and don’t fit terribly well.
Everyone I talk to raves about the Rocky S2V’s:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]20903[/ATTACH]
I also hear good things about Oakley’s but then I hear they don’t hold up too well.
Any other boot suggestions are highly appreciated. Thanks!
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### Author:  [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)
#### Post date: [May 5, 2012, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-step-in-boot-question/222769/2 "2012-05-05T21:19:32Z")
Oakleys dont hold up, but are good short term, or light duty (not humping 80lbs) those Rockys are a great pick.
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### Author:  [@Freek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Freek)
#### Post date: [May 6, 2012, 12:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-step-in-boot-question/222769/3 "2012-05-06T00:58:47Z")
my $.02 is to get a good custom made insole. Those boots are also a good pick. I never has much choice in boots as there were regulations for boots when I was in the army. Thise is also the same reason my ankles and back are shot. lol
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### Author:  [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)
#### Post date: [May 6, 2012, 1:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-step-in-boot-question/222769/4 "2012-05-06T01:26:38Z")
> [@Freek](#):
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> my $.02 is to get a good custom made insole. Those boots are also a good pick. **I never has much choice in boots as there were regulations for boots when I was in the army**. Thise is also the same reason my ankles and back are shot. lol
This
I always just wore what was issued. Luckily I never had blister/feet problems that many of the other guys did when doing long rucks.
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### Author:  [@08GT500](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/08GT500)
#### Post date: [May 6, 2012, 2:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-step-in-boot-question/222769/5 "2012-05-06T02:20:11Z")
Can’t go wrong with Rocky’s.
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### Author:  [@Freek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Freek)
#### Post date: [May 6, 2012, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-step-in-boot-question/222769/6 "2012-05-06T11:09:27Z")
and FYI if you don’t know yet. invest in mole skin for those blisters or areas beginning to blister.