What’s inside Top 5 tactical boots? (Pt. 1) 

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I've been wearing Lowa boots since childhood because I'm from Slovakia and my mum works in a factory where they are made. Of course, for us, these boots are so expensive but people in a factory have a chance to buy a second class for a much better price with some small sawing mistakes, but still really good quality. It is a very comfortable pair of boots.

If you want to do some tactical boots that are also "mil spec" and approved for wear by the Army, you can search for "670-1 compliant". Though that certainly doesn't help narrow it down much, there's still dozens of options.

I have the Lowa Zephyr Mk2s mids. The PU midsole retains its spring much better than EVA alternatives over multi day treks. The exterior TPU zig-zag moulding provides abrasion resistance and protection for my feet. It definitely "does something" and it works as well as some of Lowa's full rand mountain boots in protecting the foot from rocks while being lighter. The sole of the Mk2 performs better in the wet (rock and mud) than the version you're testing and it had a range of certifications for occupational footwear to the DIN EN ISO 20347:2012 standard. The eyelets are now affixed more sturdily but this was never a real problem of this boot. It also has specific design improvements for those who abseil where friction on the inside of the foot could damage the boot or cause discomfort to the wearer through heat generation. It is superior in every realistic scenario to these other boots and it is also useful as a below the treeline hiking boot. It's not a Lowa Camino or Tibet but it has the stability and support for wearing when trekking with a pack. It's superb and worth the money.

The wider toe box was the reason i got a pair of Merrell moabs(same model as the video) around 3 years ago. Used them 5 or 6 days a week since then averaging 12 to 16 miles of walking, constant lifting, squatting, and other dynamic movements (warehouse work since covid is rough) that would likely cause more strain on the boot than just walking, along with just wearing them in snow, mud, hiking, etc. Literally the only wear on them is the stitching around the top getting a little fuzzy. I haven't tried many other 'tactical' boots, but the fact i can't even see signs of the abuse i put those Merrells through is at least enough for me to say that anything short of fire related work and heavy construction work (because none of these boots have adequate puncture resistance for that) will likely not be enough to kill them, at least for a few years. I never even realized how good they were until i realized they gave me so few issues (really none) that i just never thought about it. They're flexible as hell, especially with the wide toe box, and if you find the right insoles they became more comfortable to stand and walk in than any running shoe i ever had. I seriously couldn't recommend them enough, especially for the price. Though i am thinking of trying the other ones, i have no real need to replace my Merrells for anything beyond minor preference and looks. I feel like I'm an unpaid shill for Merrell but i swear this is all true

Boots like the 5.11's are designed to drain water quickly rather than be waterproof. The idea is if you're going to do a river crossing you're probably going to be in deep water anyway. Waterproofing is useless in that scenario so you might as well drain it fast. I like this approach for summer boots. Don't get 5.11's though, they last a year and then fall apart.

Went to war in the desert in Lowa Zephyrs, was a machine gunner (so A lot of weight) and I love them. They held up very nicely and still used them a lot for hiking for a few years, definitely the most comfortable boot I have used. In Europe it is priced much better as its made here to that explains the very high price tag.

I have the Valsetz - an original pair from nearly 10 years ago. They're not waterproof at all, but they're VERY comfortable. The Ortholite insole and Vibram outsole have lasted me far longer than expected, and they make incredibly good standing/walking boots. They're definitely meant for a more urban environment, but they're also incredibly light because they're modeled on running shoes and therefore have very good toe boxes, which is paramount to me.

I have the 670-1 compliant Merrill Moab 2s. The bar sole test doesn't surprise me. The soles are my favorite part of the boot, very supportive, very comfortable, great traction. When I first got them, I wasn't a huge fan because the upper ankle portion was very stiff and the material was pretty thick (I still kinda think there's more padding material there than necessary). But after several months of breaking them in they've become my favorite boot especially for rucking because of their comfort and rigidity. I did most of air Assault with them, including the 6 and 12 mile rucks and my feet and ankles felt great. Very minimal blistering on the 12 mile. My feet are wider and the toe box is very spacious, but my foot doesn't slip around. They are more of a temperate boot, there's not much ventilation so they do run warm. They also don't have much drainage at the bottom, so they are not a jungle boot. I will probably water proof treat them, but they do well resisting water as is. It took over 2 hours of rucking in solid rain before my feet were wet and water was squishing between my toes. If you can get a pair on sale I highly recommend them. I got them off LA Police Gear for about $90 on sale.

I've worn a lot of boots in my 12 year military career and the Lowas are head and shoulders above the rest. The only complaint is that the Goretex liners don't breathe, so if water gets in (like during a rainstorm when water runs down your legs) they wont dry. Otherwise the most comfortable and most supportive boots. Regularly wear them during 18 hour days. A couple other boots that will garner a lot of interest (based on what I see my Soldiers wear) would be the Nike SFBs and Oakley light assaults.

I commented something similar on your community post about this series, and I’ve seen similar comments on this video, but I think if you continue this series, it’d be cool if you continue to include AR670-1 [(within army standard) rough out leather, coyote brown, 8”-10”height, no mesh, etc.] and/or Berry compliant (required for other military branches) boots alongside general “tactical” boots. It’ll allow an additional portion of consistency in the series, and also reflect military boot standards. Look forward to seeing this series continue regardless.

I've had the Merrell Moab's for 2 years now. I wear them close to 8 months of the year. Little wear on the outsole, still waterproof, comfortable. I will say I took a bad fall in them (user error), ended up with a severe sprain, doc said if I hadn't been wearing boots it would have been a bad break, so there's that. Been very pleased.

In tactical equipment it's not always about durability. Sometimes weight and comfort are essential to speed or lateral movement.

Im in the British army, The most popular boots we use are. Aku pilgrim original and now issued. Altberg defender (issued) Altberg jungle. Magnum elites/ or panther. Haix combat boots. All these boots also come in gortex versions.

I settled on 4 different boots when I was in the army. Some Oakley 670-1 (uniform regulation) compliant ones for garrison just because they felt like sneakers, terrible for the field imo but great for day to day. Lowas just like the ones tested for colder weather/wet weather in the field. Salomon Quests for warm/dry weather in the field. And Garmont NFS's for an all around/people wanting us to stay 670-1 compliant in the field boot. I was pretty happy with that set-up for the last few years of my time.

I've been wearing Lowa Zephyrs for almost 3 years, as an every day thing. Summer, winter, work, city, hiking, camping. It does them all very very well.

As someone in the trade work boots are the most essential tool. I'd love to see a comparison of the most popular work boots like the Timberland 6" Boondock, Keen Dearborn, Thorogood Inifity FD, Danner Crucia, Caterpillar Excavatorl and Wolverine Raider.

I've been wearing boots since I was 16 for work and play. I'm 54 now and over the years have mostly worn Docs in the Greasy line because the stretch for men like me with a EE width. The Docs usually last me about 2 years before the soles either wear out or crack. I bought Merrell for the first time in a 6 loop instead of 8 and the first day they fit perfect, so perfectly there was no break-in period. After two years the soles look like new and I just broke a lace for the first time. Standing I can go for 8+ hours and my feet never hurt, I crouch and walk rough terrain too and they are by far the best I have owned in decades.

Cool to see the Danners get pulled apart. My personal favorite, and still wear them years after my service.

I am still holding out for a hiking boot series. Would be really interesting to see the comparison between a more heritage hiker like the Danner Mountain Light vs something super techy like the Arc'teryx Bora (even though the Bora is no longer made).

It was really nice to see such an honest opinion on some gear. I’ve had a few of those boots, and I have a bunch now. The UnderArmor side zip boots I have are the most comfortable I’ve ever worn. I’m sure it’s different for everyone and I’ve never had any Lowa’s. I really enjoyed the video and appreciated how unbiased you were in explaining all the boots.

It'd be cool to see a comparison video comparing the 3 most popular Marine Corps boots, that being the Danner Rats, Danner Reckonings and the issued boot. As a Navy Corpsman I'd like to see which boots mess up my Marines feet the least.

The Lowas are the best made and best fitting of all those boots. I’ve had all of them. The Lowas are also made in Slovakia, whereas most of the others are made in China or Vietnam. Even though the construction may be similar, the wearing and fit of each boot is totally unique. I wear the Lowas ten to 12 hours a day and they fit like they were made for my foot. Every other boot I’ve tried has been poorly fitting and falls apart.

Wow, what a great informative helpful channel you've created! I love it because I really dig boots, especially combat tactical styles. I've wore Nikes ever since I could remember until my brother turned me on to Belleville boots years ago. I've never worn anything but tactical boots ever since then. Due to America's decade long war on terror 795V desert tan surplus Belleville boots have always been abundant and cheap to obtain from local fleamarkets near Louisville where I reside. I'm gonna try to watch your video uploads as much as possible from now on! Thanks for your time, courtesy and dedication, it's appreciated very much!

Glad to know the Merrells look like the best value. While puncture is important, when it comes to tactical boots, you aren't as worried about nails and screws and such like with work boots, and my merrells have been the most comfortable boots i've owned, whether the tactical or breathable hiking boots. Amazing for patrolling if you're security, PD, or Military. And good in the snow if you aren't outside for more than a few hours.

There are a lot of tactical boots out there but being in the Army, my favorites by far are the Garmont T8 Bifida. They are great for rucking in with a very heavy load. I know a lot of airborne guys prefer them too.

I bought a pair of those 5.11 because they were 40% off on some black friday sale, expecting to get what I paid for. This year will be year 5 of absolutly thrashing them and they're beat but still very wearable. I am highly impressed.

On the Underarmor. They are light and comfortable. So if you want something that feels like a sneaker, but has to look like a tactical boot. Definitely a light duty kind of thing. I used them working security. They're great for just doing a bunch of walking around buildings.

I have 5.11's Very comfortable for long days walking. The problem I had was the breaking of the inner liner at the back of the heel. But kudos to 5.11 for replacing them without questions For work I had the ATAC 8" shield My favorite working boot by far

I'm using Lowa in the short configuration all year around, from - 15 C to 35 C , I praise them for their comfort and durability.

In defence of the Danners, the Tachyon model is sold as a minimalist/barefoot style tactical boot so I guess there will be inherent reductions in things like sole thickness (intentionally). Saying that, I have standard military Danner boots that I have been wearing for over 30 years!

so the thing to be aware of with military boots is that they have these fun arbitrary standards for appearances, so companies are going to do what they have to to get there with the materials they already have available to them. which is probably why all that leather is coated in black plastic. back in the days of the ABU, the USAF spent like a million dollars to develop an oil resistant sage green boot for their maintainers because getting any oil on the normal ones stained them and made them "unserviceable" to wear in uniform, meaning they had to get a whole new pair. meanwhile, they still had whole warehouses of black leather boots and could easily have just put an exception in the uniform regs for maintenance shops. but they wanted people in green boots. and when the USAF switched uniforms in 2021, you could find sage green boots for dirt cheap because everyone was dumping their stock because they knew nobody wanted the things.

Thanks for this great comparison video!! I use the Under Armour as my day to day boot. It's just super comfy and has great ankle support. My legs are uneven in length so I'm prone to twisting my ankle, the UA's provide great protection from that 😊😊😊

I love these videos! I've been wearing the low cut Lowa Zyphers for a few years now. It's cool to actually see what's inside!

This is exactly what I was looking for. Great video. I searched for this earlier and didn't find it. It must've come out after my search. I'm definitely interested in more. I have the Merrell Moabs per checking around on reddit. Your comment about them being "all the same boot" really hit home in my years searching for better tactical boots.

Update : Lowa just released a new generation of the Zephyr where they addressed the issue of the seams sometimes giving away on the side of the toebox. Its made out of one piece of leather !

I'd be curious to see a Belleville breakdown. Those were my actual military issued boots in 2006. Uncomfortable as hell but they were beasts!

Ive been wearing the Danner Tachyon as a daily Garrison boot since 2015. my second pair are towards the end of their life (I tend to tear apart the uppers), so I average 4 yrs out of a pair. they are my favorite boot for my needs and preference in footwear, lightweight, flexible, almost like a uniform approved slipper.

I found 5.11 back when i was an AEMT nearly a decade ago. Been wearing them ever since for both work and everyday use. Not sure if its really relevant, but perhaps the ATAC Shield would stack up better then the Speed boot at a slightly higher price. Also, i have smaller feet then most boot companies seem to start at, so it's always nice going to a company i know i can easily find my size in. Takes a couple of days to break in but after that they are extremely comfortable for the budget.

You should do this with AR 670-1 compliant boots for we army folks featuring boots like the: Nike SFB 2.0 (or jungle), Garmont T8 Bifida or NFS, the Rocky S2V, Belville desert boots, and the McRae standard issue boots. It would be interesting to see how each is made including the rubber properties. Love the channel and thanks for the insight into my Iron Rangers!

I have tried a variety of tactical boots. Im pn my first pair of 6 inch Lowas Zephyrs and they are by far the most comfortable and springy boots I have worn. They look good too in the tan colorway. Great video.

Rose while I wouldn’t call it a tactical boot I think you should really look at the goruck macv-1 , it’s a rucking / training boot . Very hot weather friendly and amazingly comfortable. They put a lot of thought into the design and collaborated with a well know shoe designer. I and others would be very interested in your thoughts . Love the channel been a long long time subscriber. You’re doing the lords work my friend . Keep educating us and telling it like it is !

Loved this comparison, and really eager to see a part 2. Glad you expanded the testing on these to align with some of the things people might want out of a tactical boot

I have the Lowas and use them for construction, over the past 10 years it’s the only boot I’ve used. Construction, hiking etc, they hold up so well, especially if you treat the leather.

I wore the danner tachys as a police officer, winter snow mud trekking through woods walking on roads and they were awesome especially for the price light and comfortable when you switch out regular laces for some elastic ones

This was a great video. Would love more “tactical” boot roundups. Thanks!

On Nicks Boot's recent video about their motorcycle boots there were a lot of people saying that it's not a "motorcycle" boot, because they felt like it didn't have enough ankle support, or reinforcement on the toe for the shifter, or because it has laces, etc. I'd love to see a video in which you compare various motorcycle boots. People mention some specific brands in the comments on that video.

Thank you for this comparison. I am eager to see what other boots you examine for this series

Great stuff here. I desperately wish there had been someone doing what you're doing when I was in the army. I would love to see you get your hands on some of the current standard issue boots from the Army, USMC, etc and see how they stack up to the aftermarket options. And as far as suggestions I think it would be cool to see you cut apart a pair of Corcoran Marauder boots.

I have the Merrell’s for work so that’s interesting. I got them for their waterproof abilities. I’d love to see the Nike SFB’s and Garmont T8 NFS boots in this series. I’m considering one of them as my next boot.

Lowas are definitely my go-to tac boot. We used to blow through a shit ton of the issued boots each yr. I tried others, and they were great for "office" work boots, but as for the durability in the field, they were not cutting it. When a boot allowance was approved I started buying these, and they have been by far the best boot for the job. The price is definitely worth it.

I wore the Lowa overseas eith the Bundeswehr and it performed really well. We were issued these before we got deployed , im out for about 2 years now and i still wear them.

Been wearing Solomon quest 4d for years. They have a forces line that include a quest 4d model without goretex, thank jeebus. Gortex is way to hot to wear when not around water.

I was just thinking of you reviewing the danner boots. Theyre my favorite pair because i wear size 16 so any amount of weight savings helps. Ill send you mine to cut in half if you want

Thank you for the informative video. You’re always my go to source when it comes to buying new boots!

I’ve sported so many different brands over the years starting with the good old Jungle boots. Some were expensive but didn’t last long and some were cheap and lasted the longest. Some were super comfortable and some I just couldn’t get to feel right. Currently I have Merrell which so far have been pretty good. I had Lowas that I completely wore out but quite comfortable. I recall however that my issued Altima desert boots were the the most comfortable I wore until I wore the sole flat.

I dont like a squishy heel when ruck marching or just carrying a load. I made the mistake of doing a light ruck in a pair of running shoes and every step felt wobbly at heel strike. I like a more traditional boot like feel so it would be interesting to see the issued combat boots, like the Belleville 390s, or the GORUCK ones to see if they have a denser foam since they are supposedly built specifically for rucking.

I've been wearing combat boots since I was 12, and 19 years of combat military service. From 7+ different issued boots and over 20 different purchased boots ( 6-7 different brands) I've fallen in love with the lowas zephyr gtx tf hi. I have 4 pairs just because you should switch your boots every day or two while on deployment or exercise. They are light enough to carry the extra pair, fantastic in the water, if they do get wet inside just change to your other pair. They have held up very well with HARD abuse. Afghanistan, Latvia, Ukraine, and countless exercises and atmospheres , artic, desert and jungle. For the money and performance hands down lowa!

I've been wearing Lowa boots every winter since 2004 and I really love them!

Awesome video, I've been waiting for this one! I'd love to see Haix make the cut eventually.

I have a pair of the Danner's and absolutely loved the light weight minimalist of it. I've worn them for about 5 years.

As someone who wears “tactical boots” on a daily basis for work I’ve had the opportunity to wear a lot of different boots. - The Lowa’s are far and away the most popular in my field. They’re used by high level operators and everyone in between. The only thing I’ve noticed is that the compound the outsole is made out of is softer (probably in exchange for comfort) than other boots and seems to chunk off lugs in rockier terrain. - 5.11 makes a light and comfortable boot however you can feel the lack of material and support in the sole and I wouldn’t recommend them for serious work. - Under Armour boots are quite widely favored by people like city cops who find themselves running often. However almost anyone you ask says you’ll be lucky to get 6 months out of a pair. - Merrel used to be great and has used their name to stay competitive but they’ve definitely had a steady decline in quality over the last few years. - Danner makes such a wide variety of boots it’s hard to judge just one. Standard issue danners for the military and law enforcement are typically heavy and uncomfortable but built like a tank. Which makes sense because the government doesn’t like to replace things 😂. Danner’s like the Acadia are durable but heavy and uncomfortable. Models like the scorch are a much better combination of durability, weight, and comfort.

I wear the lowa zephyr non gortex version, cordura. It is the hot weather, too hot for gortex boot. I love them. Best desert boots I've ever had. On a hot/dry day i truly have a tactical advantage.

I'd be really interested to see a test where you compare the soles for de-lamination from the rest of the boot. For most shoes that tends to be the catastrophic failure you end up seeing first.

Would like to see comparisons and/or tests of Meindl, Han-Wag, Lowa, and HAIX together for either tactical or hiking boots.

One problem I've had with all these athletic shoe style "tactical boots" is that the inner sock lining wears through at the heel somewhat quickly and tears away. Most don't feature a proper heel cup inside them. Might be OK for mall cops but not for solid outdoors use and hiking.

Excellent video. RU-vid has way too many content creators reviewing products these days that make videos with either lots of irrelevant, under experienced, and or opionated information with a slew of random interruptions to name a sponsorship or go on a long oration about whatever off topic jumble came to their head. This video was the opposite. This man is objective, factual, consice, and precise in the tests and measurements which he provides on the products being reviewed. In addition to the presentation and information provided, he did a great job of choosing boots for in this nieche spectrum of footwear to compare. I will be subscribing for more of this cogent and professional content. Great job sir!

You are the Boot Man, for sure! So glad to see you doing well! For nearly 30 years now I have been a Danner man; I have worn out a couple pairs on long, like 65-mile backing trips on the PCT trail. Still, none of the let me down. The Gortex has always done a great job going through water, and I love the lightness and comfort. It was almost like torture watching you rip the all apart. I suppose that's what you need to do. Thanks for all your videos. Besides Danner, all my other shoes are Ecco. Have you ever reviewed any Ecco shoes? I would love to see the video if you have.

It would be cool to see the general issue boots for the army, marine corps and air force for veterans day.

Dang really wanted to see Rocky Sv2 flights

When I did some work for Blackawter the issued uniform footware was the 9" "Original SWAT" boot. It absorbed water very well, loves to collect mud, and like my old Nam era issued jungle boots is very good at collecting mud too. You definitely do not want to wear those while dealing with deep snow or extreme cold.

Very handy comparison. For my personal needs I've been looking at Danner, and I'm glad to see my intuition validated in this video 🤙🏿✨

I’ve worn Danner, Lowa and Salmon boots in my career. By far the Salmon quest 4D GTX is the best boot I’ve ever worn.

I have the Lowa Zephyr (black ones), and I must say they are very comfortable to wear, easy to put on and lightweight for their size. They keep warm during cold weather, I even once stepped in a ankle deep water and my foot was completely dry afterwards (my only waterproof test with them so far). But as a downside I must say they are very slippery, both on wet pavement and dusty terrain. Also, once when I went hiking with them they gave me a nasty blister. Overall, I would say they are lovely boots, just not perfect.

Cool video. A new series that would be awesome would be one on hiking boots and/or hunting boots. Even just a top 5 video just to test the waters would be great!

I bought Merrell boots and immediately loved them once I got the right insole in them. They were perfect. Lightweight, comfortable, waterproof, and still boots. Problem is that in less than 2 years, they've already worn down. I spent nearly 200 bucks on them, and they couldn't even last me 2 years. It's not like I abused them either. I'm not a guy who goes out hiking in rough terrain and mud all the time. Most of the time I put in them was on normal flat ground, and even indoor areas. Even then, less than 2 years. That disappointed me so much that I decided to give Thorogood's a try. So far, pretty good. Thorogoods is not quite as comfortable and much heavier, but I'm liking them.

In Australia there are 2 boots that everyone is buying right now: Salomons and Garmont T8. If you do another tactical video it would be definitely worth doing Salomons.

I have been wearing lowas for two years everyday. Excited to see how it goes

I would love to see some Haix or Meindl boots in this kind of test! Great work, love your videos!

Great comparison! Looking forward to the next episodes in this series :)

The German armed forces (the Bundeswehr) is getting supplied with boots by Lowa, Meindl and Haix as contractors. So as a fellow German who likes military boots i would be interested in tests of boots from those brands.

Used the mid-height Lowas was an infantryman and I absolutely loved them. Super comfortable, durable, water resistant and great for wearing for long periods of time. Most important part though was that they just looked cool which is important to every infantryman lol

I bought a pair of the Moab’s a few months ago to replace my old Magnum Stealths, I work security so tactical / Duty in black is a must but I also need protective toe caps. I have found these boots to be very comfortable.

Ive worn many different boots. My Lowas have lasted me the longest by far. They have gone three years without blowing the sides out which other boots have lasted less than a year. They are also very light and comfortable. I will be sticking with Lowas from here on out. They also have great soles for cold weather performance. Some boots have ended me flat on my ass on icy highways. My lowas have always had sure grip to the pavement no matter the surface condition.

Danner Acadia nuff said

I'm a police officer in Australia. Best tac boots I've owned are Rocky s2v. Converse also did a comfy tac boot which I think are now rebranded as Reebok. Also have a pair of Salomon Quest 4D Forces. Great tactical boot for work which doubles as a great hiking boot.

One thing I'd LOVE to see if for you to include the Nicks Tactical boot into the mix. Unless you're including another handmade one besides that it probably wouldn't even be close to fair, but it would be a lot of fun to see them side by side with all the other boots. I'd be willing to bet they ARE worth twice the price of the others.

I'm watching this video as i need new boots. it hurts to watch the boots get annihilated, but thanks. I have had my Under Armour boots for 3 years worn almost every day. I love them, they have been very comfortable, but the souls are falling off. Thanks for showing us how the boots are made. It helps decide what to get or not to get next. Subbed and liked.

Rocky’s and Salomon boots should be on here and replace 5.11 and Underarmor. Far superior boots.

Under Armor are literally the biggest BS brand ever. I use Zefir, for me, they work perfectly. Here in EU, they are around 170$, so great value...

Definitely check out Bates. I have been wearing them since 2003 and I think I have gone through 5 pair in that time; including the crap ones I got issued in Boot Camp. Those only lasted 1.5yrs into my service. I typically just get the mid, side-zip, composite toe. I did get one pair of GX-8 specifically for winter when I lived in PA and they held up for 5 winters with a very small leak where they creased at the ball. Edit: I wear an EW so finding properly sized footwear is difficult.

DELIGHTFULLY ENTERTAINING in multiple manners. I've ashtrays been interested, and always bought workbooks or old silk styles paratroopers. Excited to see the go rucks. Not surprised the underarmor, a exercise company, were designed like exercise shoes.

While you’re checking out tactical boots I highly recommend looking at the Corcoran 1510 historic jump boot as it is made practically the same way it was when American paratroopers used it in ww2

Sweet, never clicked so quickly, but I've got a spin on this you could do with the series, you could test a boot from each military branch and see which branch "has the best boot" Now it might be a bit lengthy as each branch has a few boots for their uniforms, but I think it'd be an awesome idea.

I have the J15841W Merrell Mens Moab 2 8" Tactical Waterproof boot and it works for me. For dry work, the UA are fine (very light). The side zippers are great, wish I had them when I was active duty.

Thank you for doing these comparisons!!

You really should have bought a boot from all these companies that had all the same features in a similar price range. Otherwise the information you've given is fairly useless.

Awesome video. I actually wear LOWA's for years now, both Renegade gtx and now the Zephyr gtx, these are my everyday favorite shoes, I don't wear anything else for my regular city use. I can jog, go on hikes, ride my motorcycle, get caught in the rain, walk through puddles, just about anything I can throw at them, and they're very lightweight comfortable but firm feeling on my feet. I'm curious to see the quality of the Nike SFB Field 2 8" GORE-TEX 👍

I know no Crispi boots were looked at in this video but I really love my pair of Crispi Sahara tactical boots. Definitely a bit older of model but still really good. Have worn them for 10-12 hour days and found little to no issues with my feet.

The lowas are fantastic. I generally wear Oakley light assault on a daily basis as there basically a sneaker and are comfy around base. I mostly wear rocky s2v boots when I’m out doing something in the field as I find those fit me the best