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UtahConcealer · 12-11-2007, 04:03 PM

So I start the academy Jan 14th and need to get some duty boots before I go. I am thinking I should just get some good boots that I can wear when I return from the academy and am on duty so I'm planning on spending $100-$150 for them. Is that a realistic amount? Also, I'm going to be working in Southern Utah where in the summer it gets to the 90's but we do have a long winter from the end of October until about March and will be dealing with snow and rain so I was thinking maybe a waterproof boot? I've had a heck of a time looking online at boots and can't decide so I thought I'd get the opinions of some other LEO's out there.

Please let me know your thoughts on brands and models so I can get some ordered. I'd like to get them ordered ASAP so I can make sure they fit and have enough time to exchange if need be.

Thanks guys!!!

**oklawall** · 12-11-2007, 04:23 PM

Hey Taz Congrats on the selection. I have listen to others and ordered boots off the Internet and was just never very happy with them. I would say see if you can find a place local and go try them on. Will the academy want you to have high polished or just back?

UtahConcealer · 12-11-2007, 04:23 PM

15 views and no posts?? Come on....

UtahConcealer · 12-11-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by oklawall

Hey Taz Congrats on the selection. I have listen to others and ordered boots off the Internet and was just never very happy with them. I would say see if you can find a place local and go try them on. Will the academy want you to have high polished or just back?

theres my buddy okla - they didnt say about the polished or just black. i think just a black that I could polish (if thats possible) would work. Unfortunately there is NO WHERE that I can look at and try on duty boots unless I drive up to salt lake which is a 4 hour drive (no thanks).

robinsre · 12-11-2007, 04:26 PM

I can't give you suggestions on individual boots, but I can give you a suggestion on where to go.

If you make your way to Las Vegas, or call (they'll do mail order sales as well) to Hahn's Military Surplus (my uncle and aunt own and run the store), one thing they know spectacularly well is boots. I'm sure they'd steer you in the right direction.

The Tengu · 12-11-2007, 04:31 PM

It's a good idea to try them on before you order on the net.

For instance: I wear a size 9 shoe, but the Bates Ultralites that fit my foot are sized 8. Dunno why, but they are.

UtahConcealer · 12-11-2007, 05:21 PM

Ok, so if I cant try them on before I buy what should I do LoL

**oklawall** · 12-11-2007, 05:31 PM

Taz

Here is a link

http://www.galls.com/category2.html?...talog&cat=2803

I like the Danners, and Rockey. Magnums are ok but I have had problems with Bates (soles coming off). Those all should shine up well. I would get one with a safety toe and a reinforced shank. I would still try to find so way to try them on.

**oklawall** · 12-11-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by UtahConcealer

Ok, so if I cant try them on before I buy what should I do LoL

make sure you can send them back if the don't fit right

UtahConcealer · 12-11-2007, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oklawall

Taz

Here is a link

http://www.galls.com/category2.html?...talog&cat=2803

I like the Danners, and Rockey. Magnums are ok but I have had problems with Bates (soles coming off). Those all should shine up well. I would get one with a safety toe and a reinforced shank. I would still try to find so way to try them on.

Yeah, had a buddy reccomend the Danners - he said he's had Bates for about 3.5 years and they are just starting to wear out, but said that the Danners are awesome. He also told me that Sportsmans Warehouse has both Danners and Bates and we have one of those about 45 miles away so I think I'll go there and try them on and see what I like. Thanks Okla!

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Originally Posted by oklawall

make sure you can send them back if the don't fit right

totally, thanks!

12-11-2007, 04:03 PM	#1
UtahConcealer XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. Ut Posts: 3,621 Blog Entries: 4	Need Advice On Duty Boots.. So I start the academy Jan 14th and need to get some duty boots before I go. I am thinking I should just get some good boots that I can wear when I return from the academy and am on duty so I'm planning on spending $100-$150 for them. Is that a realistic amount? Also, I'm going to be working in Southern Utah where in the summer it gets to the 90's but we do have a long winter from the end of October until about March and will be dealing with snow and rain so I was thinking maybe a waterproof boot? I've had a heck of a time looking online at boots and can't decide so I thought I'd get the opinions of some other LEO's out there. Please let me know your thoughts on brands and models so I can get some ordered. I'd like to get them ordered ASAP so I can make sure they fit and have enough time to exchange if need be. Thanks guys!!! __________________ UtahConcealer Husband, Father, and LEO Classics, not textbooks Mentors, not professors Inspire, not require Structure time, not content Quality, not conformity Simplicity, not complexity You, not them -unknown

12-11-2007, 04:23 PM	#2
oklawall XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maud, Oklahoma Posts: 10,105	Hey Taz Congrats on the selection. I have listen to others and ordered boots off the Internet and was just never very happy with them. I would say see if you can find a place local and go try them on. Will the academy want you to have high polished or just back? __________________ The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it. -Albert Einstein

12-11-2007, 04:23 PM	#3
UtahConcealer XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. Ut Posts: 3,621 Blog Entries: 4	15 views and no posts?? Come on.... __________________ UtahConcealer Husband, Father, and LEO Classics, not textbooks Mentors, not professors Inspire, not require Structure time, not content Quality, not conformity Simplicity, not complexity You, not them -unknown

12-11-2007, 04:26 PM	#5
robinsre XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,777	I can't give you suggestions on individual boots, but I can give you a suggestion on where to go. If you make your way to Las Vegas, or call (they'll do mail order sales as well) to Hahn's Military Surplus (my uncle and aunt own and run the store), one thing they know spectacularly well is boots. I'm sure they'd steer you in the right direction. __________________ Zeroth law of thermodynamics : If you have 1 six pack of beer and your neighbor brings 4 beers over, you will each end up drinking only 5 beers. First law of thermodynamics : There's no such thing as a free beer. Second law of thermodynamics : Even if there was such thing as a free beer, you couldn't drink it all anyway. Third law of thermodynamics : The colder it gets, the less beer you will have.

12-11-2007, 04:31 PM	#6
The Tengu XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,771	It's a good idea to try them on before you order on the net. For instance: I wear a size 9 shoe, but the Bates Ultralites that fit my foot are sized 8. Dunno why, but they are. __________________ The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard. United States Code, Title 10, section 311, paragraph (a)

12-11-2007, 05:21 PM	#7
UtahConcealer XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. Ut Posts: 3,621 Blog Entries: 4	Ok, so if I cant try them on before I buy what should I do LoL __________________ UtahConcealer Husband, Father, and LEO Classics, not textbooks Mentors, not professors Inspire, not require Structure time, not content Quality, not conformity Simplicity, not complexity You, not them -unknown

12-11-2007, 05:31 PM	#8
oklawall XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maud, Oklahoma Posts: 10,105	Taz Here is a link http://www.galls.com/category2.html?...talog&cat=2803 I like the Danners, and Rockey. Magnums are ok but I have had problems with Bates (soles coming off). Those all should shine up well. I would get one with a safety toe and a reinforced shank. I would still try to find so way to try them on. __________________ The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it. -Albert Einstein

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