I just bought my third pair of this exact style of boot because they are the driest and longest lasting boots I have ever owned. Tip....buy them 1/2 size smaller then your regular fit and throw the liners away I have wore these all year round from heat to cold and they have kept my feet comfortable from 15 f to 90 f and have never leaked and that's having worked many days in mud, water and snow.
I totally agree. I am a female and usually wear women's size 12R, so thought I would need a 12 or 12.5. Typically, I've heard its a good rule of thumb to buy boots 1/2 size larger (to allow for thick socks and possibly a sole cushion). Luckily, I bought mine in an Army store where I could try them on before buying them. Turns out that they do appear to run 1/2-1 size large, as 12's were too large, but the 11.5 was perfect. Best part was I got them at the bargain basement price of only $30, so I do recommend checking with your local Army surplus store before going elsewhere on them. As with you, Brian, I feel they may be the best all-around work/hiking boots I've ever owned. Now that we're we're well into the American Civil War 2.0, here in March, 2021, I'll need them!
I bought a pair of the same style Belleville boots (non steel toe) with the inserts, 2 years ago - $59.99 total, off ebay. What a blessing! Excellent boots they are - very comfortable and warm. My feet don't get the slightest bit cold or wet walking in the snow, and deep puddles are no problem.
Thank God for your comment. I was looking for an honest performance evaluation of a boot, not a realtime parenting tutorial. I just bought a pair at Dalton's Discount in Monroe LA.
Excellent review, sir! I just purchased my first pair of these at an Army surplus store, and love them. Agree, they do run a 1/2 large, so I recommend if you can't try them on first, go with 1/2 size smaller than the shoe size you usually wear. God bless Canada, you and your family through these unprecedented times.
Roberts bushcraft thanks man they are nice boots. if you get them buy them a half a size smaller than your shoe size also iv noticed in warmer weather they tend to make your feet sweat, at least they do with the liners in.
Best duty boots I have ever worn in uniform. Blisters are now a thing of the past and my feet are finally warm, dry and don't look like raisins when I take off my boots. Just remember to order 1/2 to 1 full size smaller than your normal size per the manufacturer.
I love my Bellevilles(company history had me at buy)..loved my first pair so much I ordered another pair for my dad(usmc ret) but I high recommend if anyone is wants a good kicker.
The Gortex will make your feet sweat, they will not dissipate your moisture, your feet will be cold. They are issuing liners to get rid of the moisture that accumulates and causes your feet to be cold.
Mcrae hot weather army boots last forever, Ive worn my same basic training issued boots since 2014 I finally stopped wearing them to try a different brand. My mcrae cold weather boots are the same age and I wear them every winter. What do you mean only lasts one season?
I bough the 390 hot weather black leather version of this boots but I feel like even when the boot it’s lace up I feel a bit lose the heel when I walk and I’m wearing the right size anyone knows if this happens to all the Belleville boots?
I've always wanted some Belleville boots, those are very nice which size adidas shoe do you wear, I'd hate to get those dirty?! I am in London England don't want to get the wrong size! All the best.
I gave them to brother its been so long since I had these boots I forget the size but I wear a size 8 in canada, I dont know what that would be in England?
