Review for BlackHawk Warrior Wear Desert Ops Boots - Desert Tan, 10.5 Medium, 83BT02DE-105M

Author: Sean3073 from Big Rock TN on Jan 4, 2013
Pros:  Price, Weight, Endurace
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

Sean3073 wrote:

I have owned this specific boot since the day we Army switched to DCUs. Roughly 7 years. I have owned approximately 9 pairs of these, and LOVE THEM. I have been in the Army for 22 years, I have 4 years of deployed combat time, and these boots have held up great. They seem to last me about 3 to 4 years. They are light, great comfort, and semi water resistant, but lets your foot breathe. Out of 9 pairs I have owned, only one of them had stitching come loose in the tune of about an inch on the heal. They were within the one year warranty, so I sent them in, and within a week or so, I had new ones back. It should be noted for 11Brovo types, I am an Apache Pilot. So I dont spend the mileage you guys do, but I can say for a fact, working in and around helicopters, boots tend to get tears on the sides of them due to rivets and sheet metal. These boots hold up all day long. The only reason why I get rid of them and buy new ones is they are covered in aircraft grease and oil. I have only had one pair in 7 years actually fail. Out of the four years I spent in combat, these boots have endured the semi large rock terrain that makes up our flight lines that at a minimum I would spend 2 miles a day walking in. The rocks where sharp, and about 5 to 8 inches in size and would tear the crap out of my co-workers Oakley boots. I have never written a review for any product before and the only reason I am writing this one is to help out my fellow soldiers. Compared to CIF issue, these boots are GREAT. Aviators, ALSE and Rucker, boots are a no-go, I just dont care and wear them any way. These boots are cheap as hell compared to their rivals. Enough Said. Remember, 11B types, I dont walk like you guys do.