Russian boots

GraveTech · February 13th, 2006, 20:15

I am looking to get a set of Russian combat boots to go with my new kit and I was wondering if anyone here has had some experience with any form of Russian boot? How was the fit? Are they tight fitting for their stated size? Are they narrow?

Any comments would be welcome, thx,
Devon

666 · February 13th, 2006, 20:58

If you really want to look like a real russian soldier than get a pair of running shoes

Regular troops get black leather boots which are around 16-18'' tall, trust me, you don't really want to wear those things

Russians don't have anything like issue combat boots, from what I remember it's "go buy/wear whatever you like" when it comes to any combat units. Sometimes they even have sponsors buy high end western gear for special ops units. I'll ask a friend of mine what him and other people he was with used to wear during their trips to Kavkaz. I'll let you know.

Take a look at those links, especially at "voentorg" site which is biggest army surplus network in Russia. As you can see they don't sell russian made boots at all, mostly american stuff.
http://survivalcorps.ru/index.pl/cat...ex.html?cat=13
http://www.voentorg.ru/show_list.asp...2&sub_cat_id=7
http://www.voentorg.ru/show_list.asp...2&sub_cat_id=6

Gish · February 14th, 2006, 03:37

I have a set of the standard issue boots. Very uncomftorble. They fit like any standard boot but are made not exactly to the same standards as western boots.
They look good for pictures but in the field you'll get blisters pretty quick (As I found out)
Perhaps with a good breaking in and good socks they would make a decent field boot but like 666 says most troops will wear what they can afford.

666 · February 14th, 2006, 04:26

Dave, socks are certain death with those high boots, soldiers back home wear these things http://www.vecherka.net/tyumen/2005_8/image/07_2.jpg
http://www.himopt.ru/image/product/00211.jpg
I don't know English word for that. Not sure it even exsists :lol: but that's the only way to avoid getting blisters. Thing looks like a towel but it's actually not. It's made specifically to be worn with army boots.

GraveTech · February 14th, 2006, 10:12

Wow... those look like socks that haven't been stitched together... Well, I think for now I am going to get a pair of CF Gore-tex boots and I'll buy a pair to work-in on the side (i.e. piss on, use leather conditioner and just wear them :P)

Thanks guys,
Devon

[Lithium] · February 14th, 2006, 11:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by 666

I don't know English word for that. Not sure it even exsists

may i recommend, Footwrap ? lol

But anyways gravetech, id take his advice... ive worn those befre. In my opinion, they werent as comfortable as socks (been told i jsut had a bad pair) but it was still a lot better then blisters.

Berkut · February 14th, 2006, 18:56

take a look

666 · February 14th, 2006, 23:55

That's just an exercise. I was actually thinking about that picture while typing my first post in this thread

[Avtomat] · February 15th, 2006, 00:00

that was amusing : D. Tactical..tactical..tactical..WHAM.. Sneakers.

XOXOXO · February 15th, 2006, 00:51

That's so pimp! Nice... Kinda reminds me of the sniper in "Behind Enemy Lines". Would I get gang beaten for wearing those at a milsim? :lol:

Berkut · February 15th, 2006, 10:29

ok, here is one from actual combat operation... I'm reposting by the way

[Avtomat] · February 15th, 2006, 17:09

OMG he must feel retarded..lol looking his friends tactical boots. haha

Quote:

Originally Posted by Estocade

That's so pimp! Nice... Kinda reminds me of the sniper in "Behind Enemy Lines". Would I get gang beaten for wearing those at a milsim? :lol:

Not if your at a Russian milsim.

GraveTech · February 15th, 2006, 17:16

Just look at how he is wearing is helmet... you know he is the oddball of his squad

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February 13th, 2006, 20:15	#1
GraveTech Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kitchener, Ontario	Russian boots I am looking to get a set of Russian combat boots to go with my new kit and I was wondering if anyone here has had some experience with any form of Russian boot? How was the fit? Are they tight fitting for their stated size? Are they narrow? Any comments would be welcome, thx, Devon

February 13th, 2006, 20:58	#2
666 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	If you really want to look like a real russian soldier than get a pair of running shoes Regular troops get black leather boots which are around 16-18'' tall, trust me, you don't really want to wear those things Russians don't have anything like issue combat boots, from what I remember it's "go buy/wear whatever you like" when it comes to any combat units. Sometimes they even have sponsors buy high end western gear for special ops units. I'll ask a friend of mine what him and other people he was with used to wear during their trips to Kavkaz. I'll let you know. Take a look at those links, especially at "voentorg" site which is biggest army surplus network in Russia. As you can see they don't sell russian made boots at all, mostly american stuff. http://survivalcorps.ru/index.pl/cat...ex.html?cat=13 http://www.voentorg.ru/show_list.asp...2&sub_cat_id=7 http://www.voentorg.ru/show_list.asp...2&sub_cat_id=6 __________________ Op Woodsman. Biggest WW2 event in Ontario.

February 14th, 2006, 03:37	#3
Gish Trader rating Join Date: May 2002 Location: Calgary	I have a set of the standard issue boots. Very uncomftorble. They fit like any standard boot but are made not exactly to the same standards as western boots. They look good for pictures but in the field you'll get blisters pretty quick (As I found out) Perhaps with a good breaking in and good socks they would make a decent field boot but like 666 says most troops will wear what they can afford. __________________

February 14th, 2006, 04:26	#4
666 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Dave, socks are certain death with those high boots, soldiers back home wear these things http://www.vecherka.net/tyumen/2005_8/image/07_2.jpg http://www.himopt.ru/image/product/00211.jpg I don't know English word for that. Not sure it even exsists :lol: but that's the only way to avoid getting blisters. Thing looks like a towel but it's actually not. It's made specifically to be worn with army boots. __________________ Op Woodsman. Biggest WW2 event in Ontario.

February 14th, 2006, 10:12	#5
GraveTech Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kitchener, Ontario	Wow... those look like socks that haven't been stitched together... Well, I think for now I am going to get a pair of CF Gore-tex boots and I'll buy a pair to work-in on the side (i.e. piss on, use leather conditioner and just wear them :P) Thanks guys, Devon

February 14th, 2006, 18:56	#7
Berkut PinkEagle Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto	take a look

February 14th, 2006, 23:55	#8
666 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	That's just an exercise. I was actually thinking about that picture while typing my first post in this thread __________________ Op Woodsman. Biggest WW2 event in Ontario.

February 15th, 2006, 00:00	#9
[Avtomat] Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Markham, Ontario	that was amusing : D. Tactical..tactical..tactical..WHAM.. Sneakers. __________________ Army Glock 17 KJW M700 - gone ICS Ak74 - gone WE hi-capa 5.1 striker - gone TM Ak47 - gone Western Arms Inifnity 3.9 - gone Get your answers here! Answers: $5 Good Answers: $10 Correct Answers: $20 Well-researched Answers complete with reference: $150/hr plus materials

February 15th, 2006, 00:51	#10
XOXOXO Formerly Estocade Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montreal	That's so pimp! Nice... Kinda reminds me of the sniper in "Behind Enemy Lines". Would I get gang beaten for wearing those at a milsim? :lol:

February 15th, 2006, 10:29	#11
Berkut PinkEagle Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto	ok, here is one from actual combat operation... I'm reposting by the way

February 15th, 2006, 17:16	#13
GraveTech Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kitchener, Ontario	Just look at how he is wearing is helmet... you know he is the oddball of his squad

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