Oh agony of the feet! Wooly put your boots back on before Bruno passes out😂😅😂😅! Those boots wear like iron! And will last several more! I had several pair, including full leather combat boots
I just got a brand new pair of these from a friend of mine who’s a marine and I haven’t really walked in them yet but just having them on and walking maybe 20 yards in them feels already better than the surplus boots I’ve had for 6 years
Coming from a US Marine, most of the guys hate these boots, but not me, I love them. Most of my friends say they’re ugly, heavy, and overly bulky, and while I’ll concede on the looks I far prefer a tough as bricks design over the popular lightweight boots like the reckonings, I’ve never seen rats wear out, replace the tread and you could wear these for a very long time, the stitching is incredible, they’re thick, I’ve put them through the ringer with almost no maintenance and they’ve held up phenomenally.
These are great for forestry work, hiking, camping. Not so great if you are going to be kicking concrete rubble all day every day. I highly recommend keeping them paper stuffed when not in use. I also recommend a good beeswax treatment. Give them a good saddle soap wash every once in a while. Brush off the mud and dust at the end of the day.
Thanks. Was considering these to put in my work boot rotation with my red wing 606’s. I’m on my feet all day walking kicking around concrete. Are these boots comfortable?
Summer wear for past 12. Years brasher. Supalite gortex. And leather lining. Berghaus for winter 8. Years old no gortex lining. For cold wet weather iturri. High. Leg. Gortex and sinthalite lined Norway issue s p f boots heavy. But supper comfortable 💥
I just picked up a new pair from the Army Navy Surplus. $90 dollars compared to Danner who still want $410 for a pair. Recraftable and resoleable by Danner is pretty nice too. They will go into rotation with my Nicks Builder Pro's for work.
Hello from America, any dubbin you would use on full grain leather for conditioning and waterproofing can be used on nubuck leather, although it will change the appearance.
You made me buy a pair 10.5 W , Made in Oregon , the Hot weather no vent Water Proof .......not a FLAW IN THEM , I got them NEW ! for $65.00 USD . they sell for $350.00 USD . I use 100% NEATSFOOT oil to preserve the boots .
They run narrow if anything, i have 3 pairs (price was right 55 dollars a pair) i wear a size 10 US in 90% of shoes, but the 9.5 wide RAT boots fit me perfect. Try to get the danner brand, by far the best. Also i have 2 pair of the temperate version, and 1 pair of the cold weather and i don't really notice a difference. @stevesweeney7892
got issued these for afghanistan in 2009. we thought they were ugly and we were not allowed to wear them state side at the time bc of how they looked. so mine had plenty of life left. they are very tough. wore my afghan ones today at construction. i bought a back up pair for the woods and am about to grab another pair for construction. need to retire my originals. they are great in mud/swamp. not bad in the snow and ice but i stop wearing them around 20 degrees F. bc i can't fit a second pair of wool socks in them. the wide footprint makes them very stable. a bit heavy and a bit hot. they breathe enough but nothing special. the heal is higher and can really dig in to the ground if needed.i oil them heavily maybe twice a year and no water gets in after 15 years. for the price they are the best deal i have found on a heavy duty boot. its a 200$+ boot selling for 80-90$ from what I've seen.
Ya I’d hate to break it to ya but theirs a reason marines hate these boots. I was a test dummy for the trialing of those boots when I was in boot camp. I’ll tell you they didn’t hold up for shit. Basically our whole company had to get new boots half way through training mainly because of the tread on the heel giving out from constant marching. My heels used to be so bloody after a ruck. Basically these boots were so uncomfortable I omost had to drop back a week to let my feet heal. First thing I did after boot camp was throw those bastereds away and buy a good pair of bates lights. Most men did the same. About 6months after that they stopped giving marines these boots in boot camp. But you can still buy and wear them in uniform
That's interesting, definitely the danners not some other brand of the same boot? Hope I don't have the same issue in them, you guys must have been doing some serious miles
I’m sure those are the wellcos you’re talking about. I had both when I was in. Went through 3 wellcos and still have the same danners. The wellcos dug into the heel and gave me all kinds of blisters and the sole always separated. The bates lites to me were only good for the CFT and garrison wear.
Hey brother lol the problem with the test run for boot camp was the officers not thinking. The boots are not made to match in step on cement. They’re made to hike off road. I wore green jungles all the way to rats. Plus, if they were Bates? Idk 🤷 some of my friends liked them, but I got a pair for Mohave viper, and they didn’t last have way. Meanwhile I’ve been out for years, and I’m hiking the world in my st danner rats.
Yah man a short list of boots survive boot camp. These RAT are great for hiking, camping and forestry. I wouldn't wear these for basic training. I'd wear something lighter and faster.
Have you ever tried Altbrrg boots? Made in England and not that expensive. They will repair and make to measure. They do a range of game keeper boots as well as supply the British military. Good quality
The Aqua Sneaker is a good, lightweight, waterproof boot. I have the gen2 from what I've heard the gen1 was a little more comfortable. I absolutely cannot find a pair. Still, the gen2 are great boots - very athletic for 10in military boots.
On my second pair of these, 1st pair lasted almost 14 months then the right side started clicking when walking, im thinking the shank broke somewhere in the heel which sucks because the boots themselves are great.. never popped a stitch, never tore never separated anywhere but that clicking got very loud when walking on solid surfaces. lmao probably shouldn't have used them in my landscaping job 😂
Hello, i was gifted some i have a narrow foot but the toe box seems not much room, not sure what to do here as its a gift, got 12 R. I always wear 12 but with these seems smaller, maybe i could adapt to them after break in, really lost though as if to try a 12 wide or 12.5 regular if i dont keep them, when i pull the insole out and place my foot over it i got just about an inch from big toe, smidge less, when i look down,my foot does seem slightly wider in a spot than tbe outsole at the wide part of foot but i do have narrowish feet. Maybe the 12 w
@RedBranchBushcraft been using Danner for 20 years , the orginal Trophy were sublime. Then they started short cutting, cheap spray on finish on the leather and cheaper components they are no where near the same quality as they were , but of course can be said for many boot brands including Lhndhags since they moved to Portugal production I've a new pair of danner trophy for sale for 350 euros if interested sz8 . I had 4 warranty returns in 2 years with one pair of danner all of them failing if you read the reviews the recent ones can be very patchy, one thing I cam say is there customer service is second to none.
I have the same boots. How do you treat the leather under the polyurethane cap and heel. Is there a way to get conditioner into that leather through the polyurethane.
Not issued anymore, but I believe they can still be worn because they’re within regulation. You just have to buy them yourself, make sure it’s the right weather model tho
I believe they've been discontinued so you can only get the old stock. The MEB is essentially the RAT 2.0. I think it won't be long before all the RATs are gone.
@@TechArtAlex Yeah. I got me a pair of MEBs winter, I will be buying the steel toes and Hot weathers. The reckonings are good too. But I like the aesthetic of the RAT, plus you can find them for $80 on the internet now. I stocked up on them 2 temperate and 2 hot.
Nice Review.. Do you use natural beeswax conditioner? If not do you think beeswax would be beneficial to the nubuck? I would actually not care if they get significantly darker
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Oh agony of the feet! Wooly put your boots back on before Bruno passes out😂😅😂😅!
Those boots wear like iron! And will last several more! I had several pair, including full leather combat boots
nice
I just got a brand new pair of these from a friend of mine who’s a marine and I haven’t really walked in them yet but just having them on and walking maybe 20 yards in them feels already better than the surplus boots I’ve had for 6 years
Nice great boots
Coming from a US Marine, most of the guys hate these boots, but not me, I love them. Most of my friends say they’re ugly, heavy, and overly bulky, and while I’ll concede on the looks I far prefer a tough as bricks design over the popular lightweight boots like the reckonings, I’ve never seen rats wear out, replace the tread and you could wear these for a very long time, the stitching is incredible, they’re thick, I’ve put them through the ringer with almost no maintenance and they’ve held up phenomenally.
Great review, cheers. Still going strong for me
Nice review, thanks! At 1:28 you mention a third brand that got their boots from China but passed them off as made in the US... that brand was Wellco.
Thanks Doc
These are great for forestry work, hiking, camping. Not so great if you are going to be kicking concrete rubble all day every day. I highly recommend keeping them paper stuffed when not in use. I also recommend a good beeswax treatment. Give them a good saddle soap wash every once in a while. Brush off the mud and dust at the end of the day.
Great tips, thanks buddy
Thanks. Was considering these to put in my work boot rotation with my red wing 606’s. I’m on my feet all day walking kicking around concrete. Are these boots comfortable?
Very comfy
Good coating of beeswax is a must!!!
Agreed
Those are much nicer than what I was issued. I hope they serve you well for years to come. Pet the pets and stay well over there, Wolly.
Me to, my last danners I had for 15 years
I love your Hang out Hideaway , I love my Rock Rooster Boots . Many styles .
Excellent stuff
Summer wear for past 12. Years brasher. Supalite gortex. And leather lining. Berghaus for winter 8. Years old no gortex lining. For cold wet weather iturri. High. Leg. Gortex and sinthalite lined Norway issue s p f boots heavy. But supper comfortable 💥
Nice
I just picked up a new pair from the Army Navy Surplus. $90 dollars compared to Danner who still want $410 for a pair. Recraftable and resoleable by Danner is pretty nice too. They will go into rotation with my Nicks Builder Pro's for work.
Excellent stuff, I'm still wearing mine, great boots
Amazon $79.99 just ordered them Going to be my go to Motorcycle boots duel sport riding. Around Bend Oregon out on 2 wheels
Great deal
Hello from America, any dubbin you would use on full grain leather for conditioning and waterproofing can be used on nubuck leather, although it will change the appearance.
That's what I do usually
You made me buy a pair 10.5 W , Made in Oregon , the Hot weather no vent Water Proof .......not a FLAW IN THEM , I got them NEW ! for $65.00 USD . they sell for $350.00 USD . I use 100% NEATSFOOT oil to preserve the boots .
That's about the same as I paid, some value
I heard your review and I thought one of my Uncles were in the room. My folks came from Mayo and Sligo.
Looking forward to my RATS arriving.
Lol and I'm a northerner
Where is Cork and Carrie? Do the Rats run small in size. I have been told to order at least 1/2 to 1 size larger than normally worn .Any take on this?
Cork and Kerry are both in the very south of the country , Nog that I've noticed on the size
They run narrow if anything, i have 3 pairs (price was right 55 dollars a pair) i wear a size 10 US in 90% of shoes, but the 9.5 wide RAT boots fit me perfect. Try to get the danner brand, by far the best. Also i have 2 pair of the temperate version, and 1 pair of the cold weather and i don't really notice a difference. @stevesweeney7892
@thegoyimknow. Excellent stuff buddy
got issued these for afghanistan in 2009. we thought they were ugly and we were not allowed to wear them state side at the time bc of how they looked. so mine had plenty of life left. they are very tough. wore my afghan ones today at construction. i bought a back up pair for the woods and am about to grab another pair for construction. need to retire my originals. they are great in mud/swamp. not bad in the snow and ice but i stop wearing them around 20 degrees F. bc i can't fit a second pair of wool socks in them. the wide footprint makes them very stable. a bit heavy and a bit hot. they breathe enough but nothing special. the heal is higher and can really dig in to the ground if needed.i oil them heavily maybe twice a year and no water gets in after 15 years. for the price they are the best deal i have found on a heavy duty boot. its a 200$+ boot selling for 80-90$ from what I've seen.
I agreed, amazing value
I found a deal and I'm gonna get a pair .
Go for it, great boots
Ya I’d hate to break it to ya but theirs a reason marines hate these boots. I was a test dummy for the trialing of those boots when I was in boot camp. I’ll tell you they didn’t hold up for shit. Basically our whole company had to get new boots half way through training mainly because of the tread on the heel giving out from constant marching. My heels used to be so bloody after a ruck. Basically these boots were so uncomfortable I omost had to drop back a week to let my feet heal. First thing I did after boot camp was throw those bastereds away and buy a good pair of bates lights. Most men did the same. About 6months after that they stopped giving marines these boots in boot camp. But you can still buy and wear them in uniform
That's interesting, definitely the danners not some other brand of the same boot? Hope I don't have the same issue in them, you guys must have been doing some serious miles
I’m sure those are the wellcos you’re talking about. I had both when I was in. Went through 3 wellcos and still have the same danners. The wellcos dug into the heel and gave me all kinds of blisters and the sole always separated. The bates lites to me were only good for the CFT and garrison wear.
That's what I was thinking
Hey brother lol the problem with the test run for boot camp was the officers not thinking. The boots are not made to match in step on cement. They’re made to hike off road. I wore green jungles all the way to rats. Plus, if they were Bates? Idk 🤷 some of my friends liked them, but I got a pair for Mohave viper, and they didn’t last have way. Meanwhile I’ve been out for years, and I’m hiking the world in my st danner rats.
Yah man a short list of boots survive boot camp. These RAT are great for hiking, camping and forestry. I wouldn't wear these for basic training. I'd wear something lighter and faster.
I just bought my first pair!
Nice!! Great boots
@@RedBranchBushcraft Yes, they're extremely comfortable and a better alternative to Timberlands.
.much better
Great review, how do these size up when compared to Altberg defender, Meindl, Belleville and even a standard Clark’s shoe.
Many thanks.
I took a USA 8, I'm usually a UK 7
@@RedBranchBushcraftthat’s helpful, thank you brother.
Have you ever tried Altbrrg boots? Made in England and not that expensive. They will repair and make to measure. They do a range of game keeper boots as well as supply the British military. Good quality
I've seen them, never tried them
@@RedBranchBushcraft well worth it. Will save you getting stuff posted from the US. You can even get a factory tour if you go to Richmond, Cumbria!
Brilliant, I just got a new pair of meindl boots a few weeks ago, hopefully the last me at least 10 yearts
The Aqua Sneaker is a good, lightweight, waterproof boot.
I have the gen2 from what I've heard the gen1 was a little more comfortable.
I absolutely cannot find a pair.
Still, the gen2 are great boots - very athletic for 10in military boots.
Nice
On my second pair of these, 1st pair lasted almost 14 months then the right side started clicking when walking, im thinking the shank broke somewhere in the heel which sucks because the boots themselves are great.. never popped a stitch, never tore never separated anywhere but that clicking got very loud when walking on solid surfaces. lmao probably shouldn't have used them in my landscaping job 😂
That's tough
Low key the best boots for the money.
great boots
Hello, i was gifted some i have a narrow foot but the toe box seems not much room, not sure what to do here as its a gift, got 12 R. I always wear 12 but with these seems smaller, maybe i could adapt to them after break in, really lost though as if to try a 12 wide or 12.5 regular if i dont keep them, when i pull the insole out and place my foot over it i got just about an inch from big toe, smidge less, when i look down,my foot does seem slightly wider in a spot than tbe outsole at the wide part of foot but i do have narrowish feet. Maybe the 12 w
Treat on a. Yearly basis with neats. Foot. Oil. And clear dubbing. Every few weeks 👍
Good call
I'd try the wide
Gortex boots.
Can’t beat good old leather ones.
Ah man you need the goretex, I'll post my new boots in the community
@@RedBranchBushcraft Have a look at those Alico Hunters.👍🏾
I did , are they the high boots ? Look good
@@RedBranchBushcraft yes. Get yourself a pair.
Lol, I can't afford them. Did you see the new ones I got?
Данеры. Вчера себе такие купил. Крутые ботинки👍🤙
Sorry buddy I don't understand
@@RedBranchBushcraft это русский🇷🇺🤝
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Bates and belleville boots are the other two brands in the corps
Cheers buddy
What is the material on the toe and heel?
It doesn't look like leather.
Thanks.
I think it's coated leather
@@RedBranchBushcraft
Awesome, thanks.
Are they good for winter 🥶 if I wear wool socks 🧦?
They seem ok in the cold
Danner boots are very comfortable, but they fall apart often
all my danners have lasted years and years
@RedBranchBushcraft been using Danner for 20 years , the orginal Trophy were sublime. Then they started short cutting, cheap spray on finish on the leather and cheaper components they are no where near the same quality as they were , but of course can be said for many boot brands including Lhndhags since they moved to Portugal production
I've a new pair of danner trophy for sale for 350 euros if interested sz8 .
I had 4 warranty returns in 2 years with one pair of danner all of them failing if you read the reviews the recent ones can be very patchy, one thing I cam say is there customer service is second to none.
I have the same boots. How do you treat the leather under the polyurethane cap and heel. Is there a way to get conditioner into that leather through the polyurethane.
I just use leather oil on it, seems to soak in ok
Not issued anymore, but I believe they can still be worn because they’re within regulation. You just have to buy them yourself, make sure it’s the right weather model tho
Cheers buddy
I believe they've been discontinued so you can only get the old stock. The MEB is essentially the RAT 2.0.
I think it won't be long before all the RATs are gone.
@@TechArtAlex Yeah. I got me a pair of MEBs winter, I will be buying the steel toes and Hot weathers. The reckonings are good too. But I like the aesthetic of the RAT, plus you can find them for $80 on the internet now. I stocked up on them 2 temperate and 2 hot.
What is the meb?
@@RedBranchBushcraft Danner Marine Expeditionary Boot. It's basically just a newer version of the RAT.
🥾🥾 ✅ .. KuweL Dog!🐕
Cheers buddy
hows the sizing of these boots, compare to ur sneakers size? size down or size up
My shoe size is in UK , so I take a 7 , I got an 8 in these and the fit great
Half a size larger than your normal us shoe size
Good call
How clean your boots
Have a look at some of my older videos , I go through boot cleaning and care
can anyone explain why these are priced so differently? Seen them for $49-$350.
Check the brand , some are Bates and some are danners. I also think there has been a lot put on the market recently, that's why some might be cheaper
@@RedBranchBushcraft look forward to getting these, great review btw
Nice Review.. Do you use natural beeswax conditioner? If not do you think beeswax would be beneficial to the nubuck? I would actually not care if they get significantly darker
Thank you I use a natural shoe greese called Hubert's , works great on all leather
Hi there. Really enjoy the channel keep it up. Are these also known as Wellco boots by any chance? Are the the same thing? Thanks
Similar boots different makers
Just as good would you think? Have you heard anything about the quality of them? Thanks
I've not heard , I do know to avoid the bates ones
Thanks. 👍
how was the sizing??
I ordered a size 8 USA and they fit me fine , I'm a size 7 UK
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How much do these go for fella
I think I paid 80