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so are these the ones everyone is issued (the 500 and 590) or are there other brands they issue?
http://www.quanticoboot.com/detail.asp?product_id=b500
http://www.quanticoboot.com/detail.asp?product_id=b500
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Mega Marine Boot Insole/Boots Thread
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Shadow9660
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I brought an extra pair of boots to OCS and got reamed for it... there's just not enough room in the wall locker, nor did they let me keep 3 pair out, so I had to store the extra pair (you are issued two).
But if you want to get a pair anyway, I would try going to your nearest Marine Corps Base (if you have someone with ID to get you on). I went the PX in Barstow, CA, and they let me buy Belleville which are exclusively sold to active duty, (not commercially) and are a better boot in my opinion, and ended up paying no tax. Just tell them your going to OCS or show them your orders. Or of course there's always ebay I guess
But if you want to get a pair anyway, I would try going to your nearest Marine Corps Base (if you have someone with ID to get you on). I went the PX in Barstow, CA, and they let me buy Belleville which are exclusively sold to active duty, (not commercially) and are a better boot in my opinion, and ended up paying no tax. Just tell them your going to OCS or show them your orders. Or of course there's always ebay I guess
T-man
Registered User
You can also buy Bellevilles direct from Belleville shoe at http://www.bellevilleshoe.com/
Authorized
Did those Danners finally get authorized? When I went through, the suedes were brand new, and only Bates and Belleville had 2 types each (ICB and Jungle). The Bates turned black when they got wet (go figure), so Belleville was the in thing. I knew some guys that bought some high-speed suedes and had the EGA stamped on the heel to mimick authorization, though I wouldn't recommend the practice at OCS.
For training, any boot will help you adjust (just wear wind pants instead of shorts, lest you look like a SEAL Master Chief). Get some kick arse waterproof insoles for your new OCS boots, and possibly some leather-stretching spray. Suedes break in for about 4 OCS days (29 normal days).
Did those Danners finally get authorized? When I went through, the suedes were brand new, and only Bates and Belleville had 2 types each (ICB and Jungle). The Bates turned black when they got wet (go figure), so Belleville was the in thing. I knew some guys that bought some high-speed suedes and had the EGA stamped on the heel to mimick authorization, though I wouldn't recommend the practice at OCS.
For training, any boot will help you adjust (just wear wind pants instead of shorts, lest you look like a SEAL Master Chief). Get some kick arse waterproof insoles for your new OCS boots, and possibly some leather-stretching spray. Suedes break in for about 4 OCS days (29 normal days).
Yes, some of the danners are gtg now. EGA and all.
livefast
Registered User
I bought the Belleville's MARPAT 550s. They have steel toes so it's been a pain breaking them in but I have a feeling I'll be thankful I'm doing this before OCS. You can get the federal/military discount when you order through their website if you can prove to them that you're contracted to attend OCS.
phattygixxer
Registered User
USMC Approved Boots
So I heard from a candidate awaiting his commission that the Bates lightweight USMC boots are great. He said that people who bought them dropped about 2 minutes on a run time (I forget which distance run it was but regardless, that's impressive)
1) Any opinions?
2) Are these the right ones? I think they are: http://www.uscav.com/productinfo.aspx?productid=8994&tabID=137
So I heard from a candidate awaiting his commission that the Bates lightweight USMC boots are great. He said that people who bought them dropped about 2 minutes on a run time (I forget which distance run it was but regardless, that's impressive)
1) Any opinions?
2) Are these the right ones? I think they are: http://www.uscav.com/productinfo.aspx?productid=8994&tabID=137
openbah
I'm not lazy, I'm disabled.
Yes, those are the correct ones. They're light as hell and in my opinion worth buying.phattygixxer said:
Here are other opinions:
http://www.airwarriors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12576
http://www.airwarriors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12750
http://www.airwarriors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14938
I probably missed some threads, do a search.