What Boots you use in Airsoft?

Ducky · October 6th, 2007, 15:22

Hey everyone, during the course of this season one thing I have noticed is a real increase in ankle, and foot injuries due to lack of proper footwear.

I had a couple close calls early in the season which made me realize Rothco boots are dangerous to rely on. This prompted me to go out and purchase a set of Wellco ACU Gore-tex boots; which not only keep my feet dry but feel a lot more supportive.

Given the number of injuries this year I am kinda curious to see what other airsoft players from around canada are using, and if they have noticed the same trend. Maybe even spread awareness that this is a very important piece of kit.

So what boots do you wear to an Airsoft game?

DuffMan · October 6th, 2007, 15:38

I used to use the CF standards, then the CF Goretex (I think they're called prospectors) now I'm using Oakley SIs. I wear them pretty much 24/7.

DarkAlman · October 6th, 2007, 15:40

Good old Canadian forces std issue.

The main reason I got them was that I was tired of rolling ankles in sneakers.

Haven't done it since.

mcguyver · October 6th, 2007, 15:40

Original Swat. I've had the occasional scare when I hit gopher holes down south, but nothing bad to report. They are 8" or 9", I don't recall. But they will need to be replaced next year as they are wirn down pretty good, but structurally sound.

Zilgorn_Zeypher · October 6th, 2007, 15:41

I wear a set of Steel Toed Dakota full height work boots good ankle support

ThunderCactus · October 6th, 2007, 15:41

i used the rothco boots, when they get wet the soles slip out from under your feet, which can result in severe ankle injuries!
so i switched back to jungle boots i had until i got a pair of Altama EXOspeed desert boots.

Sterling · October 6th, 2007, 15:44

My Rotcho boots have worked awesome for me. They also took me to the top of Mt. Timpanogos (13,700ft). What have gone wrong with your Rothco's?

Ducky · October 6th, 2007, 15:48

They fall apart, they are not ridged and wont stop your ankle from rolling in any situation. They are exactly what you should expect of a $20 boot, that being said EVERY ankle injury this year happened to people wearing Rothco boots.

ThunderCactus · October 6th, 2007, 15:50

I concur, every i know has broken atleast 3 sets of laces on theirs, and they're ALL falling apart

Sterling · October 6th, 2007, 15:56

Hmmm I have noticed my sole crumbling away but other than that there fine. I'll keep watching them.

Brit ter · October 6th, 2007, 16:08

Lets see , I use issue black U.S. speed lace, Danner Fort Lewis , Bellville ACU,Boulet desert, speed lace desert, black speedlace jungle,magnum tanker boots, white U.S. vapour barrier boots in white with air valve,

Amos · October 6th, 2007, 16:09

An old pair of Jungle boots.. Combined with an "Active Ankle" brace on each of my legs.

After running away as the prisoner @ the Ranch OP a while back.. I decided bionic ankles would be a very good idea.

AvroAero · October 6th, 2007, 16:11

Steel toe suck for airsofting. It jabs your foot when you kneel. Mine do anyways.

Darklen · October 6th, 2007, 16:12

12" Danner Ft. Lewis. Fantastic boot. Gortex and insulated, but I have no complaints about excessive heat in the summer or lack of warmth in the winter. Walked through a knee deep stream in them once. Water poured in through the top and my feet dried out in about half an hour. Expensive, but worth every penny.

Brit ter · October 6th, 2007, 16:17

I agree with dark , I have had my danners for five years , I have had them resoled once and they still look and work great

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October 6th, 2007, 15:22	#1
Ducky Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Winnipeg	What Boots you use in Airsoft? Hey everyone, during the course of this season one thing I have noticed is a real increase in ankle, and foot injuries due to lack of proper footwear. I had a couple close calls early in the season which made me realize Rothco boots are dangerous to rely on. This prompted me to go out and purchase a set of Wellco ACU Gore-tex boots; which not only keep my feet dry but feel a lot more supportive. Given the number of injuries this year I am kinda curious to see what other airsoft players from around canada are using, and if they have noticed the same trend. Maybe even spread awareness that this is a very important piece of kit. So what boots do you wear to an Airsoft game?

October 6th, 2007, 15:38	#2
DuffMan Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2004	I used to use the CF standards, then the CF Goretex (I think they're called prospectors) now I'm using Oakley SIs. I wear them pretty much 24/7. __________________ "He resisted. I asked him to comply." "Telling him to 'eat it, bitch' is not really a request."

October 6th, 2007, 15:40	#3
DarkAlman Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Winnipeg	Good old Canadian forces std issue. The main reason I got them was that I was tired of rolling ankles in sneakers. Haven't done it since. __________________ Quidne - Latin: Literal translation "Why Not?" TM Sig P228 KA FN FAL Canada's resident KA FN FAL expert.... apparently

October 6th, 2007, 15:40	#4
mcguyver Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Alberta	Original Swat. I've had the occasional scare when I hit gopher holes down south, but nothing bad to report. They are 8" or 9", I don't recall. But they will need to be replaced next year as they are wirn down pretty good, but structurally sound. __________________ Age verifier Northern Alberta Democracy is two wolves and a sheep discussing what's for dinner. Freedom is the wolves limping away while the sheep reloads. Never confuse freedom with democracy.

October 6th, 2007, 15:41	#5
Zilgorn_Zeypher Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Victoria BC	I wear a set of Steel Toed Dakota full height work boots good ankle support

October 6th, 2007, 15:41	#6
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	i used the rothco boots, when they get wet the soles slip out from under your feet, which can result in severe ankle injuries! so i switched back to jungle boots i had until i got a pair of Altama EXOspeed desert boots.

October 6th, 2007, 15:48	#8
Ducky Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Winnipeg	They fall apart, they are not ridged and wont stop your ankle from rolling in any situation. They are exactly what you should expect of a $20 boot, that being said EVERY ankle injury this year happened to people wearing Rothco boots.

October 6th, 2007, 15:50	#9
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	I concur, every i know has broken atleast 3 sets of laces on theirs, and they're ALL falling apart

October 6th, 2007, 16:08	#11
Brit ter Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Niagara Region	Lets see , I use issue black U.S. speed lace, Danner Fort Lewis , Bellville ACU,Boulet desert, speed lace desert, black speedlace jungle,magnum tanker boots, white U.S. vapour barrier boots in white with air valve, Last edited by Brit ter; October 10th, 2007 at 20:02..

October 6th, 2007, 16:09	#12
Amos Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Japan	An old pair of Jungle boots.. Combined with an "Active Ankle" brace on each of my legs. After running away as the prisoner @ the Ranch OP a while back.. I decided bionic ankles would be a very good idea.

October 6th, 2007, 16:11	#13
AvroAero Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaughan, Ontario	Steel toe suck for airsofting. It jabs your foot when you kneel. Mine do anyways. __________________ Old User Rating

October 6th, 2007, 16:12	#14
Darklen Administrator Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Red Deer, AB	12" Danner Ft. Lewis. Fantastic boot. Gortex and insulated, but I have no complaints about excessive heat in the summer or lack of warmth in the winter. Walked through a knee deep stream in them once. Water poured in through the top and my feet dried out in about half an hour. Expensive, but worth every penny.

October 6th, 2007, 16:17	#15
Brit ter Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Niagara Region	I agree with dark , I have had my danners for five years , I have had them resoled once and they still look and work great

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