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Hi, what about the grip on wet floor ? Thank you

Here in Bulgaria for a long time all our combat boots were with a similar sole construction. Cup sole with a sidestitch, that inevitably seeped in water. Better than the previous generation which had a 180 blake stitch on the bottom of the sole, and better than the models afterwards. Now they have a cup sole that they just glue and don't stitch anymore, which fall apart after about 6 months which is usually when you'll be issued your next pair. It's a bit cheaper to produce your boots with this style of cup sole, as you just buy them (the soles) en masse, and once the uppers are lasted and stitched you just glue the soles on, and press them. The stitching is there just to ensure extra strength. The hot weather boots you showed look identical to my Altamas, which are also a cup sole design, they're just not as high. Don't quote me on this, but I believe that with those boots, the midsole is directly molded onto the uppers, and then the vibram outsole is just glued on (or maybe heat welded, I'm not sure) which adds an extra step in the process, and makes the whole production more comlicated and expensive. I believe that's also why you got delamination on your bellevilles.

Honestly I don't think I would ever got for a boot like this in the zombie memepocalypse. In the summer these would have absolutely destroyed my feet from being constantly sweaty. Also I've never had any good experiences with goretex. It always makes me feet sweat even when it's -10 to -15 outside, retains moisture like crazy, and inevitable fails. A sturdy pair of all leather boots with an abundance of wool socks would be my choice. You can swap out socks easily to keep your feet dry, and take care of the leather to keep it watertight. I've read quite a few Norwegian guys talk about how when double socking their M77 boots, they had no issues in the winter.

How can I chech if my boots are original, i bought it from a sell site, not from oficial site

Very well done vid👍. I've been considering these boots and was surprised to find a review for the exact boot im looking for. So thanks man!

What is the typical sizing on these boots - would they be your reg. Sizing or you need to size up or down? Thanks for the review.

Really slow and boring video with some excellent points. Thank you for sharing

Did the forces sole lasting for long time? seems like its toם thin and will grind itself to a falt sole in a year or so?

I have always wondered if the forces were built like the OG quests which were bomb proof

Ive been through three pair. I use these boots for backpacking and as my primary footwear in my landscape business. They are very comfortable and don't restrict movement. I don't recommend them for daily work use. the wear and tear on the boot overall is expected but the outsole (the tread on the bottom) wears down to nothing in one season. They aren't meant to be re soled so that makes these a one season boot which is simply not gonna cut it for $240 boots. I'll be trying something different

These shoes are so nice. I love them

Salomon has dropped the quality of their boots, just to justify the outrageous prices of their forces line.

Lowa boots is where it’s at, if you know, you know

Thanks for the review, I have 10 months using mine, they’re still like new, I replaced the insoles with more comfortable ones and so far they’re great 👍🏽

I've used the civilian quest 4 for years working outside in remote Alaska and on construction sites. It has been my go to boot for summer or crossover season work for areas that don't require rubber boots. I recently wore out my last pair of quests and went to try on the new version and was sadly disappointed with the build and quality. It just felt like a cheaper boot. The fit was totally different from my older pairs (my 3rd set). I went on to try Lowa boots and have them now even though they aren't quite as good as my older quest 4s. I've been told to try the Forces version. Thanks for the review.

Soles on both shoes came right off. Had them for three years but rarely wore them. Super disappointed.

I must say I am very impressed with my resent purchase of Quest Forces. According to Haix spokesman there is a significant difference between Gore-Tex membrane used in the civilian and the military models. That's probably also case with the Salomon.

Very nice review, expecially because sharing your personal experience with a product, adds quite more depth to the review. I have a new pair of Elite Deserts , recently re-soled beacuse of hydrolisis, same PU problem as yours. I am curious about your time while breaking in the boots. My boot fit perfecly, but my heel slightly moves up and down while walking. And with extreme movements, I can feel a little gab when placing down the heel on the ground. Did you had any similar probelms?

Kinky gay leather boot fetish? Nasty!

Is the new MK2 version better in wet and slippery conditions on grass, stone and mud?

This is why I stick to Rocky, Bates, Thorogood, Danner.

Thanks for the video I was considering a pair of these for this hunting season but you set me straight. Any chance you’ll make a video covering any 5.11 boots? Preferably in the brown or sage variety. I used to wear there black ones for my old security job and they held up ok. Different models held up different. Anyway just curious. Thanks again for the video I really enjoyed it.

Какое место отдадите этим ботинкам в сравнении с теми, что у вас есть? Или, какие ботинки лучше этих?

Thank you😺

I bought a Belleville boots 390 hot weather black leather but I feel like a bit loose the heel

The pad on the inside of the Forces boot is to protect the boot when fastroping not rapelling.

Hello. You use Haix Gsg 9 or haix combat?

Any recommendations for insoles?

How waterproof are these would they keep my feet dry on a motorbike in the wet weather

Hi! Have you stepped on wet rocks with these? I wanna know how grippy are them and how hard or soft are the lug soles. Thanks

Very cool boot. Great review. What color is that? Desert or Coyote?

Some info I forgot to mention: 1. These are not spike protective 2. Vibram outsole is for the most part very good but does not shed mud well 3. Insole is polyurethane, not EVA

Damn, I didn't know these were discontinued. I was issued these in 2020 and they are still going strong, it'll be a sad day when they finally fall apart.

Thanks for a great & honest review !

Thank you for the great review. What would be your top recommendation for a balanced boot (comfy & durable)

keep it coming

How flexible is the sole from 1 to 5? Thanks

I have. Nice trophy boots👍ru♥🤜🐽

I’ve had and used mine for 5 years now. My only complaint is that the cushion in the footbed is fairly thin. Otherwise it’s the most comfortable and quiet boot I’ve owned. I’ve had no issue with laces or squeaking.

I ended up buying a new looking pair of these from ebay for £42 in a 25% off deal. I wear them every day. They are suberb boots. It feels amazing to wear such a high quality item. I might have to choose something lighter for a long, grinding, 3-4 week trek.

Do these fit true to size or should I order half size larger?

Have had mine for 6 years. Four-five good hikes per year and continuous wear during winters, and two weeks shooting course in the Army. Still like new. Always had Meindl in the past but like these better. Great review by the way, honest and elaborate.

Excellent review, thanks! I never served but mine have survived prolonged backpacking trips in West Africa and the republic of Georgia, along with general mistreatment. I concur with pretty much everything you said, although I found grip on soft surfaces (deep loose sand and mud) to be suboptimal. On rock with a thin layer of sand - a much more common surface in desert environments - it's perfect though. I know the Elite Evo is also used in some militaries but indeed, it's hard to come by useful reviews of it. Curious about the new Breacher too, it seems to be something in the same vein.

Utter junk. Both squeek after after 2 months light wear, and warranty is non-existant. Learn from my mistake - avoid this expensive junk.

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Not great , not terrible. So you're saying it's ok then? lol You should sew that back rip, or patch it.

i tried size 9, too small, brought size 10 and they have been a nightmare, the laces are a pain to ajust, the fit, the worse boots ive ever owned, had to put in extra socks and footbead just to make them bearable, not happy with them , what aload of hype on this boot.

The lace gets loose very easily

Some things I forgot/didn’t convey very clearly in the video. 1. Polyurethane (PU) is durable and is not affected by water in the first few years after manufacture. 2. PU can survive past its use by date provided it’s kept totally dry. 3. After this point the decay of PU is significantly accelerated by water & humidity as was the case here.

Good review. I hadn't considered these boots before. What other boots will you review? One vote for German para boots.