Swiss modern combat boots

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This video will be on a pair of combat boots I’ve been wearing for the last week and recently acquired for you guys to give you options on for me. These boots were adopted in the 90’s to replace the anchor boots and double buckle boots in use with the Swiss army through the Cold War. These are immaculately constructed in usual Swiss fashion with lots of innovative new space features blended with tried and tested features from previous generations. The things I like about this boots are the nice stainless steel hardware, the leather vamp flaps to protect the top of the foot, and Germanic foot style lasts which are a little wider which mean I fit in a regular size. My biggest issue with these boots are the mid and outsoles which are just to squishy and bouncy for me and they squeak. If you have any experience with these let me know in the comments Ide also like to see what you think about these boots and what your favorite pair of boots fielded by any military is. Hopefully you liked this video and subscribed if you like this sort of stuff. Please leave a comment with any questions, additional information, or suggestions for future videos and I will do my best to answer them. As always thanks for watching,
Thank you,
Devin K.

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17 мар 2018

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@andigossweiler1551 3 года назад

I'm a former Sergeant Major of Swiss Army and know both types of boots at its best. My basic service of 17 weeks I absolved with the old model, incl. the mandatory 50km march in the survival week and any other marches in the sergeant school. But after violent blisters after a 25km march with heavy package in the summer heat, I said goodbye to the old model, purchased a private comfortable Lowa combat boot and serviced the rest of the sergeant school with this. After the sergeant major school I had to opportunity to buy a new pair of the Kampfstiefel 90 (your shown boots) and from the first try I never wanted to go back to the old ones or the private Lowa combat boots. The only drawback was the not very resistant polyurethan rubber midsole who deteroriates very fast after 3 years, but after the redesign 2010 the quality has made major improvements.

@kusocm 2 года назад

Does that mean that 2010 is still 'generation 1' or is 2010 already the improved model? I bought a pair and it says 2010 on them, so I am a tad confused.

@Olafmikli 2 года назад

Anything we can do about the squeaking?

@SO-hj2ks 8 месяцев назад

Hello sir. Can you tell me how to clean Ks90 boots ? I am a new one for cleaning and maintaining.

@davidmersh4049 5 лет назад

I've got an identical pair of these and they don't squeak at all, both soles and leather are very quiet. I found them a bit stiff at first but they soon loosen up. They don't leak either, even standing in about 4 or five inches of water, not a drop got in. One thing I'd caution about is that the sizing seems quite tight, so probably best to get a size or half size bigger than what you would normally.

@shurdi3 3 года назад

How's the sole holding up 2 years later?

@supermot2temps82 4 года назад

Hi, wearing combat shoes since 2005 without interruption and being passionate about them, I think at first that only the boots all in leather and without inner linings are durable over time. The one with the lining will eventually wear out on the heel inside and become uncomfortable. My favorite boots are: - French army boots argueyrolles black interior with a good sport type gel insole, after a little break-in, comfort is assured. (translated from French)

@ROTTERDXM 3 года назад

I agree with you on the problems with combat boot linings and the necessity of using good sport gel insoles. I will give the argueyrolles a try!

@comm2531 5 лет назад

Just ordered a pair. Sportsmans guide 45 bucks free shipping. What the heck. I like the craftsmanship, sole looks good and plan to shine it up with kiwi. Looks like a tough good work boot that will last a while. Tired of trash walmart work boots. Thanks for a great review.

@aktanakhmetov Год назад

These boots RUN SMALL!!! Both versions. I bought brand new 2nd edition boots made by AKU in size 270, circa EU 42 but they are more like EU 40-40.5. I couldn't even put them on, and gave them to my girlfriend for walking the dog. They are a little long for her but are quite tight on the sides so she can wear them in the summer with two cotton socks to avoid blisters before these stiff boots break in. I bought another pair in size 275 by Minerva. They are 10-12 mm shorter than German army boots in identical size 275. I don't even understand how it is possible with the Mondopoint system for the boots to be made half an inch shorter than comparative vis-a-vis boots of the same Mondopoint size. The 1st edition Swiss boots in size 275 are too short to wear without breaking nails on toes while I wear German model 2000 army boots size 275 with two wool socks in fall and early winter. I wish I knew these sizing nuances, I would have purchased size 285 for myself though I normally wear EU 42, maximum 42.5.

@barsnacker 8 месяцев назад

I related these shoes are trial and error. I can work with what I got

@schlooonginator1227 6 лет назад

The tennis shoe boot seems to be the way many militaries are going. Just look at American army boots, they are like hike top sneakers.

@waylonk2453 3 года назад

I've noticed this too. It seems that you get the comfort of a running shoe while still holding the advantages of a boot. I'm all for it!

@funkyprepper 3 года назад

Another great video. More please! I'm a big fan of the lowa zephyr hi boot. Guarantee the lightest most comfortable boot ever. The problem is they only last 2 years with daily wear. I want a lightweight, longer lasting boot thats very comfortable and offers support in the right places. I have a pair of danner fort lewis (avoid the 200gm ones) they are a smaller narrow fit that hurt your feet, the basic rule is try before you buy. Very hard to do these days. Keep up the good videos on boots my friend

@bobmarley6161 3 года назад

I like the gen 1 boots... I like the rubber rand around the boots

@venatorboschet1204 6 лет назад

sweet...

@boblor2484 2 года назад

I like the boots have five pair, but I do find them a bit heavy, about 5 pounds per pair and during the winter I find they have some pretty slippery soles on snow and ice. I keep crampons close by during the winter. They are very waterproof though.

@bobmarley6161 2 года назад

Do your have the ks90 boots with the rubber rand all the way around I really like that design.... I love the design of this boot also... The outsole is licenced by vibram.....

@tittiger 5 лет назад

Great video Devin. You might have saved from spending big bucks on some Danner hiking boots. PS Does anyone have a link to the hiking boot looking boots at 8:34 ish? I need a model name or a link to them. Thanks!

@DevinK 5 лет назад

Joe Tittiger I have some pairs for sale if you want but good luck finding any the stocks have long dried up

@blagojpopagin9903 3 года назад

I have the same boots and i am presently surprise. 4 or 5 winters withouth problems of water resistant... and so much more. very very nice boots, somthing like a dr. Martines but so much bether!! Bye from Macedonia EU.

@TheWtfnonamez Год назад

I always hike and camp in full length army surplus combat boots. I appreciate that they are heavier, restrict the foot more, and use up more energy-per-mile than shorter and lighter boots but the ankle support is unsurpassed. On several occassions I have dodged serious ankle sprains and a possible broken ankle because of the support from combat boots. Recently I was walking through vegetation and my foot went down some kind of gopher hole. Probably a badger nest or something. I dropped over 2 feet onto a rolled ankle, with the whole weight of my body and my backpack. Im pretty sure that would have been a broken ankle if it wasnt for the splinting effect of my boots. So yeah, this style of boot is heavier and saps your energy ... but at least you never have to call off the whole trip because your ankle is damaged. Thats my tuppence worth. Thanks for the video mate.

@ottoman_reenactor_ct 6 лет назад

Devin the swiss military surplus horder (I am joking cool video as always)

@DevinK 6 лет назад

cemo1999 not a joke lol

@ottoman_reenactor_ct 6 лет назад

Devin Krueger true you do have a fucktone of swiss stuff :D

@Pam_Dima 3 года назад

www.etsy.com/listing/910948497/mens-combat-boots-of-the-swiss-army-aku?ref=listings_manager_grid

@zacharybarnes6731 4 года назад

Can u do the square toe swiss mountain boot the brown ones if u have them and havent done a video

@DevinK 4 года назад

Zachary Barnes those are Swedish not swiss and I videos on both

@bobmarley6161 2 года назад

Those are gen 2.... I have gen 1 that have a rubber rand around the boots..... They are fantastic... Tested on long hikes in all weather and terrain.... I just swapped the insole and laces.... And lol after with leder wax and leder gris..... Sold boots built to last.....

@todor2600 Год назад

got these for roughly 6 dollars and i cant complain even if i wanted to

@bobmarley6161 3 года назад

Your new boots have a VIBRAM sole trust me they're solid.....the shock absorbed function I like.. Trust me they'll last.... VIBRAM soles are solid....

@milenkosimic9105 28 дней назад

Greetings to you. Please, can you inform me if the sole in these boots is durable and what is it like to wear these boots in winter? I wish you all the best !The boots look very good

@DevinK 28 дней назад

Well they are military boots so the sole is durable and it has a very bouncy midsole so they are quite springy and as for winter they are uninsulated

@milenkosimic9105 28 дней назад

@@DevinKThanks for the answer and I wish you all the best from Serbia! 👍👍👍

@williamle1091 4 года назад

Do you think the outsoles can be replaced by a cobbler? My pair have the soles worn down to the midsole at points

@DevinK 4 года назад

willialski jones yes they can but it’s more expensive to resole direct moulded boots

@irondog8250 3 года назад

Hello Devin, Can you help ? My boot size is UK 7.5 ,however in the Haix P6 l wear an 8UK. So should I go for a 7.5UK or 8 UK in the Swiss KS boots ? All the best, Richard

@DevinK 3 года назад

Depends on the company and how they size them and stuff I can’t help you

@TheSingleAss 3 года назад

Man I've been trying to break these boots in for months, today I walked 3 miles and my feet got destoyed, left foot got a blister on the heel and the right one a blister above the toe and on the pinky... I hope I can break these in eventually but it's not easy.

@DevinK 3 года назад

That’s why you don’t walk 3 miles in new boots...

@TheSingleAss 3 года назад

@@DevinK yeah, they are not new, I must have atleast 20 hours in them

@DevinK 3 года назад

@@TheSingleAss your almost a 3rd of the way then for the time you need before your first hard use for them they recommend 60 hours as long as you have sized them right

@unbiased1004 8 месяцев назад

Bruh thanks for video, please explain to me the size differences between standard, wide and narrow ?

@DevinK 8 месяцев назад

It’s mondopoint so the number after the slash or dash is the width in millimeters

@bobmarley6161 3 года назад

Have you tried meindl or haix German army boots.... You'll be impressed....

@flatmoon6359 3 года назад

Haix are great,so warm in winter

@kusocm 2 года назад

Would you recommend the Meindl army boots over these old models, such as the German/austrian para models?

@bobmarley6161 2 года назад

@@kusocm meindel Island Dutch army boots are the best in my opinion....

@pelti93 5 лет назад

Was kind of disappointed when I got a pair myself, they were dated -92 and the mid rubber sole started flaking..

@pelti93 5 лет назад

@@DevinK I guess you can only get the newer models by chance, since I haven't seen them separated on any surplus site by age.

@DevinK 5 лет назад

Jaakko Peltier I’ve seen a few of the newer pairs on eBay from time to time and they have top down stitching around the edge of the soles, but yes I haven’t seen any indication of them being separated yet

@Miguel-mg1ef 4 года назад

@@pelti93 kommandostore has gen 2 surplus boots. Gen 2 fixes the problem with the soles, the old style falls apart after being in storage too long

@richardcostello2951 4 года назад

Miguel is right..... the ones Devin has is the Gen 2 DMS boots (post 2010) the Gen 1 (pre 2010) ones are a layered sole that break down after long term storage outside the Swiss warehouses

@jonasdeejee890 Год назад

@@richardcostello2951 can the midsole be replaced on the gen 1s? I know the outer sole can be but it seems like the midsole on the gen 1s also breaks down

@eljahi 7 месяцев назад

How would these compare to the Austrian KAZ03 combat boots?

@DevinK 7 месяцев назад

Pretty similar the soles have a little more give on these and these have the flaps to protect the top of your feet. Other than that pretty similar.

@zacharytomes5202 4 года назад

Would you recommend buying a pair of these? I live in the Southern United States (Gulf Coast), and we have miserable rainy cold winters (We pretty much have 2 seasons: Extremely hot, and extremely cold). Mostly just want a pair of boots to alternate with my Reebok desert boots for camping and hiking. Ive got pretty flat feet so comfort is a life saver. Im pretty much interested in the stuff swiss link currently has listed

@DevinK 4 года назад

Zachary Tomes these do not breather well at all I would pass

@zacharytomes5202 4 года назад

@@DevinK Got any recommendations?

@DevinK 4 года назад

Zachary Tomes if you can find them the German model 2007 boots

@flatmoon6359 3 года назад

Trainer boots or combat boot that lasts for years.How long do you want boots too last for.I'd rather go for trainer boots are comfortable to wear from start,and waterproof,than boots that I have to wear in.I'm military,and don't have time.Have 20 year old boots that will last 10 more years,but won't go into combat with.

@NicholasMusick 6 лет назад

Do you have any swiss helmets?

@DevinK 6 лет назад

Nikolai Belinski I do and there are some videos up in the helmet playlist that are Swiss

@NicholasMusick 6 лет назад

Love your vids man. What helmet do you want the most? I recently bought a GK80

@DevinK 6 лет назад

Nikolai Belinski well I own most of what I want but if I could get an all original swiss L’Eplattenier helmet that would be just icing on the cake couldn’t really ever ask for anything else.

@NicholasMusick 6 лет назад

Cool, those are nice. I think i'd like to get one of those cuban helmets, but they are basically just a soviet ssh60 clone if i remember. I don't remember seeing many outside of cuba. That or a north korean one, but only ones i've saw are bringbacks with a price tag in the 400-500 hundred.