Rothco Jungle Boots Work Boots Hiking Boots

When they tell you to order a size smaller than you wear, believe it. The pair I recieved did not have a cusion sole inside, but I bought some at Wal-Mart and fixed that. There is a little too much room in the side, but for riding, it doesn't matter until you dismount.. then your foot may slide a little. Good quality, I think they will last a long time.

Had these for a year now, very durable and stylish, goes with about any fit (outfit) works as amazing work boots, the bottom isn't padded and gets a little uncomfortable but still amazing boots for its value!

I tempered my judgement of size expectations based on the knowledge that feet get a bit wider as we age. Wipe that smirk off your face, you ain't getting any younger. Way back, when dinosaurs roamed the earth, I was a consistent 8W or 9R so I ordered the 8W and they are a bit tight in width. I have confidence that these will stretch enough to be truly comfortable. This is only minor and proper jungle boot first-wearing and break-in procedures have prevented any serious soreness.First serious wearing fill the boots with fresh water, allow to drain through the drain holes slowly for several minutes, dump the excess, put them on laced tighter than normal, go for a long walk. If you take them off and they are still moist, remove any insoles so they can dry. After wearing wet, use a good shoe polish as this nourishes the leather and helps prevent cracking. A light smear of neatsfoot oil is the gold standard for keeping leather soft but don't use too much or too often as it can become an oily mess or stretch too much. Never use any heat more powerful than sunlight to dry them.Hint: These units have no insoles so form-fitted cushion insoles are a good idea for dry conditions and hiking on hard surfaces. Insoles with stiff plastic blades help with arch support. If you are going to be in a lot of water it pays to find a pair of Saran mesh insoles. They maintain an air-gap and help drain the water so the boots and feet dry quickly. Surplus Army Warehouse sells them by the dozen cheap as "GI Insoles 8R 12 Pairs". They are not designed to add cushioning, just to get air under the foot to aid air circulation and prevent rot. Original GI issue boots in the 70s and 80s, jungle and regular, came with these "shredded wheat" insoles. They help a lot in any boot if it is hot or wet.Note on quality: Of three manufacturers of these boots I have experience with the Rothco version seems far superior. The quality of materials is nearly identical from all manufacturers. As far as I know they could all be manufactured in the same plant and they look the same. The differences are mainly a matter of quality control inspection and rejecting items with small but serious flaws. A set of "Mil-spec" boots I bought from SG is typical. The left boot is well put together and seemingly quite durable. The right had the heel come unattached after a very few miles of light walking. Same materials, perhaps the Rothco sole is a bit better moulding and it sports a brand impression, but the non-Rothco boots are hit-or-miss on how they are put together. If you are lucky you get a good boot. If not ... Note that the difference is not necessarily easy to spot. The defective heel joint on the "Mil-spec" SG boot was smeared with some sort of black caulk to disguise the loose joint and looked only a bit sloppy, but otherwise okay. Six miles of light walking later and a quarter-inch gap had opened up and the heel was starting to flap. Live and learn.Along that same line the Rothco boots seams at the sole look tight and neat, a good sign, but I will only know for sure in time. After a dozen miles they are still solid. Jungle boots are not for everyone. The soles are thinner and more flexible than most boots. They are a more than adequate 5/16" at their thinnest but feel more like athletic shoes than boots. There are also 9 eyelets on each side. Next time I might swing for the speed-laces.

If you have feet that measure wider than the "4E" option many companies offer this boot does a pretty good job of handling your flippers. I measure from toe to heel as an 10.5 or 11 US but constantly have to buy 2 or 3 sizes higher just to accommodate the width. 13 wide worked for me. It is a little long in the toe and I probably could have gotten away with a 12.5 wide but it isn't offered.Either way, the construction of the boot is overall very good. The boots do have the updated "Panama" sole making it easier to slick mud out of the grooves by stomping on hard ground or with a stick. If you aren't familiar with Vietnam era Jungle boots, these are not water proof. Instead they feature a drain grommet in the sides that will push water out with every step. If you intend to use these for hiking or rucking be sure to pair these with quick drying socks. They also do NOT come with any sort of insole so you will have to add your own, which in my case is a benefit considering the price of the boots is low and I usually toss the pair of insoles for my favorites either way.The most unforgivably lazy manufacting practice in this boot is the lack of washer backings in the eyelets. From the factory, both boots simply had their eyelet grommets folded into themselves with the press dye. This leaves an unfinished, sharp metal surface friction fit into the leather holes, which will pop out easily when the laces are tightened. After 3 months of use they frayed the included boot laces. Since the other aspects of the boot met my standards I opted to replace the eyelets entirely myself, (Pictured on the left boot, right boot still has the OEM eyelets). Additionally none of the exposed leather surfaces have been treated with a tragacanth gum and those ends will fray after a few uses.I would like to give these boots at least 4 stars for their price and fit, however I actually am using these in a jungle setting and need them to stand up to at least 6 months of work prior to replacement. If you are even the slightest bit handy you can replace and treat the issues with this boot yourself.

Let me start by saying that I was excited for these boots. I've been wanting jungle boots for a while, especially the Rothco brand as they seemed to be relatively high quality. I've watched reviews, looked at how exactly they're built, and have worn several pairs about a decade ago.These are so low quality it's borderline upsetting. I've had them for a grand total of 4-5 days and I'm already considering throwing them out. Massively uncomfortable, even after multiple attempts at forming the leather, the eyelets are extremely poorly made, the sizing seems completely inaccurate. All around an avoid for me.After the first two outings in these, two eyelets on the left boot and three eyelets on the right had worked themselves out of their seating. When not addressed, this can cause fraying or cutting of the boot lace. The sizing of the boots seems to be all over the place, both are marked as a 9R, but one boot shows obvious bulging along the front edges and doesn't seat the insole the same way as the other. I can't recommend these boots to anyone - I even went as far as informing a friend I'd no longer be buying him a pair as a gift.

Son muy bonitas y de gran calidad, lastimosamente me quedaron una talla más grande, no las puedo usar, tal vez las venda

Bought for my son who loves them! As sizing chart for these boots says, they run about 2 sizes large to accommodate thick socks. He is shoe size kids 5 and we ordered boots in size 3.

Product came fast, even for me living in a rural community. Boots are very comfortable and flexible, been using them to hike around for a couple months and they still in good condition.

Me gustó mucho,voy a pedir más ,quedan como un número más ,pero está bien con unas plantillas quedan geniales ,gran artículo muchas Gracias

Me encantó ,son buenas unas buenas plantillas y perfecto tiempo y forma de entrega no me quejo le doy 10 pero las botas si me desepcionaron me encantaron y todo pero apenas voy a hacer dos meses y ya se cuarteaeon como si de cartón se tratarán me gustaría saber si hay cambios o algo más o menos por qué si me encantaron el único problema es que se están cuartenado y eso que no las maltrato al contrario