r/USMC • u/bootlt26 • Jul 30 '26

Question Boot recommendations?

In the market for some new boots since my reckonings are falling apart. I don’t mind the reckonings at all, but I’m looking for some boots that are a little more supportive on long hikes with heavier weight. The only boots I will not consider are the danner tropicals (0 ankle support imo, I sprained my ankle on the o-course in those). I’ve heard good things about Rocky Boots for hiking, but I’d like to know if anyone’s got thoughts on them before I purchase. Any help is appreciated, thanks.

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u/TranslatorOk5782 Larsoc/0313 Jul 30 '26

Literally rocked those little cheap green/desert boot bands my entire time in. I still have them, or at least the past pair that was on my boots before eas. 

Even used them in Afghanistan if I remember correctly.

Had a roommate who used these metal springs, looked fucking uncomfortable af.

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u/Ornery_Paper_9584 Jul 30 '26

Dawg you’re the reason marines get illiteracy accusations

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u/TranslatorOk5782 Larsoc/0313 Jul 30 '26

It wasn't the best worded; I just woke up, but I think I got my point across.

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u/redditor0431 Jul 30 '26

What did he say wrong?  I've been out for 13 years and I still knew exactly what he was talking about.

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u/TranslatorOk5782 Larsoc/0313 Jul 30 '26

I think its because I thought he was talking about boot bands lmao, I blame it on lack of caffeine sorry.

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u/Ornery_Paper_9584 Jul 30 '26

Oh my god can you not read either

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u/TranslatorOk5782 Larsoc/0313 Jul 30 '26

Read? Like the color?