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Old November 10th, 2005, 17:56   #12
Brian McIlmoyle
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Originally Posted by MORGUE
I still have my CDN issue wet weather boots with 200 gram gortex. These things have been through hell and back and they are still extremely good boots. I think beavers surplus sometimes gets them in around the 80.00 range......best bang for your buck IMO, Unless your looking to spend the $$$$....if thats the case go with danner's or matterhorns. I would stay away from magnums and swat boots......

MORGUE
100% agree for field use... for inside.. or urban CQB (which is what I focus on) the Magnums and Swats are good.

For a field boot.. you want durability, water resistance, support, and protection for the foot, all things that the light weight duty boots don't do a good job of.
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