T8 NFS

I don’t usually write reviews, but I was just recommending these boots to a couple buddies, and felt compelled to write this.Owned for 4 years now. These are the best boots I’ve owned. I’ve done hundreds of miles of heavy rucking in these boots. Did the Bataan and Norwegian multiple years with dozens of training rucks in between.Couple things to note:1. GET THE WIDE version (unless you have very narrow feet). They run narrow. I took a recommendation from a buddy who is a monster Rucker. He told me get the wide. He was right. They fit perfect from day 1.2. Bypass the metal eyelets on the side with your laces. I initially laced them using the side eyelets. The first few rucks I did, they put way too much pressure on the tops of my feet. Once I bypassed the metal eyelets, they were perfect.3. I have owned these for 4 years and have worn them daily for work (Army) in addition to rucking—in the field, summer, winter, rain, snow, mud, dust, etc. They are still in excellent condition. No sole separation, original laces, all stitching perfect.4. Extremely light and comfortable. I have never needed to use aftermarket sole inserts or anything.5. I used to struggle with sole imbalance on some of the heavier soled army issue boots. I would experience uneven wear on the outer heel. That has not been an issue with these boots. I don’t know if it is because they “fixed” my stride due to their excellent construction or what, but take that for what it is. No uneven wear on the soles.I will be replacing them soon with another pair because after 4 years the soles are a little worn down. Not nearly as much as you would think, but it is probably time for another pair.

What they have been through:Can't show pictures because I fell into a lake (with these boots on) and my phone camera is messed up. Very well made and good looking boots. I've wore them for the better part of a year now and put them through a lot of abuse. I've ran I don't know how many miles in them, I did 4 or 5 8+ mile ruck at high pace and did land nav with my not so bright squad leading me up and down a small mountain all day. I got red clay all over them and after a few more days of use there's no sign of the clay at all. I have no fingernails because I refuse to protect my hands whatsoever so I frequently untie these boots with the blade of a knife, and I know it's just nylon but the laces are holding up nicely especially the aglets. I use the aglet to assist in untying on all of my footwear, my 150 dollar pair of running shoes had the aglets break and come off, I've owned then and used them basically the same amount of time as these boots and the aglets aren't really showing any signs of wear.Pros:True to size: I struggle with some brands because of my weird and probably messed up feet, these boots fit nicely and feel great.Lightweight: these boots are very lightweight especially in comparison to the issued boots. NFS I'm pretty sure stands for need for speed, and these boots will help you get that.Grip: I thought I would slide around In these things but I was able to climb a 70ish degree muddy slope with some technique. I never had a moment when grip was something I didn't have wearing these boots.Value: these boots retail about 170$ on garmonts website, I don't know how Amazon gets them cheaper but they are definitely worth the money. Lots of people I know wear them and highly recommend them.Cons:Outsole thickness: the rubber it's made of is good stuff but the non aggressive tread means you are going to be on slicks after a year or two of heavy use, which isn't bad, but you will get alot more life out of the garmont falcons. I did most of my running in running shoes but after nearly a year my tread is almost flat in the front and back. Everything in between seems almost untouched.

I had a hell of a time picking the right size for my daughter but after reading through reviews for hours; I settled on a size, crossed my fingers and got the call today that they fit perfect and are so comfortable, with the perfect amount of ankle support and flexibility! She also mentioned they were much lighter but also had the tough soles she needed out in the field.My daughter called me from BCT about 5 weeks in asking me to send her a new pair of Army approved boots because hers were killing her feet and had already broke open. She told me her boots issued at BCT were a size 6W which made no sense because she is typically a women's size 9 (running shoe). Making it more difficult, these are sold in mens sizes, as are most of the army approved boots. My daughter doesn’t have wide feet, actually pretty normal to skinny feet, but after reading the many reviews, I took her average running shoe size of 9 in women's and subtracted only 1 size (because reviews say these run about .5 size too small for men sizing) and got them in a Wide because reviews said they were really tight in the toe box and when exchanged the wide fit better. So, I ordered her these in a Mens size 8W and they fit her perfect! (Normal size women's 9 regular) Thank God, because returning them from basic training would be very difficult for her. Hope this review helps out any other female military shoppers!

Garmont Boots Rock! I use both the T8 NFS 670 (this item) and the Bifida Boots. They are made very well, and the leather and synthetic materials form a very nice product. Both boots are different animals and do require break in. Once they have more or less adapted to your feet, they are very comfortable. In fact, I’d say they are the best ones out there. A certain style of sock will need to match your boot and foot and it may need to be thicker or thinner depending on how things feel. You will need to figure all that out. I wear a size 11 boot. The T8 (Sized 11) came in almost a little on the tighter side, but after breaking in they fit very well, like an extension of your foot, and that's what you need. No slipping, no sliding etc. The Bifida on the other hand fit a 1/2 size larger for me, so had to return and now have a 10-1/2. It has a slightly different feel than the T8s. You will definitely notice the thicker tread which is great for rocky trail / road areas, and the rear part of the heel is slightly higher than the rest of the boot. At first with the Bifidas, there was this issue with a strange feel towards the back of the insole. It was like my heel was being placed on the back top edge of the insert. It dug into my heel for a little bit, and it felt weird. I pulled the insole out and wore the boot and that showed me that the boot was the right size. I put the insoles back in and just grunted through it all. After hiking and fast walking about 20 miles altogether on varied terrain, they now fit as good as the T8s, in fact, maybe a little better. The T8s did not have any issue with the insoles, and are more like a very nice leather high top that you could run in and not get shin splints or blisters (if they are fitting properly). The Bifidas have a thicker bitchin’ Vibram tread to the bottom and handle rocky trails and muddy areas just fine. But that said, be aware that both aren't in the same class as hiking boots. For cases where you are out in the middle of nowhere near medium to larger sized rocks that can cause your ankle to roll, wear hiking boots instead, where your ankle will be completely immobilized (or close to that). I wish Garmont made a hiking boot that was made of the same type of materials. I’d choose that over the other commercial offerings.

Overall this was my favorite boot in the service, each lasted over 2 years. They also fit my feet perfect right out of the box. Seriously I could put a pair on and go ruck 10 miles right out of the box and not have a single blister. They have awesome grip when hiking in the mountains and have awesome ankle support. I didn't give it a 5 star due to the price being raised to $180, I bought mine here for $120. If you pair these with a good quality sock you won't regret it either!

Best rucking shoe known to mankind. They look amazing and feel great. I did a Norwegian in these and they were great.

We ordered these for our son currently in bootcamp. My husband and son are the same size foot, so my husband put them on before mailing them to make sure they fit and he didn’t want to take them off. He said they are the most comfortable, lite, and supportive boot he has ever put on. Trust me, he owns a lot of boots/shoes. He said that he could probably even run in them and it be comfortable as well. So our review is 5 stars!

Great boots for the field. Price is good for quality and longevity. Light and good ankle support. Only wished they would have lifetime warranty because I'm cheap. Their size is tight so I bought half a size up for comfort and rucks. Waterproof is alright. Take care of your boots, and they'll definitely take care of your feet.

Nothing like a sneaker, or a pair of running shoes like I had hoped.I was looking for a new pair of boots for a ruck march event in July. I'm about 6 ft, 190 lb, and I needed something I could ruck in for at least 20 to 25 miles a day. I wish I could say that these boots were perfect for such activity right out of the box, but they missed the mark by just a little bit.The inserts in them are rather thin, with no support in the arch. After the first five or six miles in them, my heels were hurting pretty good. Long story short, I had to swap them out for inserts. I wanted to use the custom fitted Dr Scholl's inserts (that you can buy on base for example) but, after I took out the original insoles and put the Dr Scholl's ones in, the boots were no longer comfortable on the pads of my feet.The workaround I have found is removing the insoles that come with the boots, and putting in a pair of insoles from a pair of Converse shoes. I just rucked about 20 miles last weekend with that method and though my feet were tired, they weren't destroyed.Ultimately, I was looking for a pair of boots that felt like Altras or a similar running shoe in terms of lightweight, and comfiness. These did not meet that mark. Nevertheless, they are sturdy, and once broken in, rather comfortable for rucking.

As a customer ordering online (I'm Singaporean), my first fear was purchasing the wrong size. Thanks to the community in the reviews section, I nailed my sizing first time.1. If you're wearing normal socks, and you are a US 10, buy these in 10.5.2. I rock thicker merino wool socks. 10.5 will be snug. 11 was just right for me.You can always tighten your laces. But you cant magically expand your shoe overnight, so take note. Wrt wide vs regular, I cant really comment. Wide fits perfect for me, with a little bit of wiggle room for my toes.Outsoles were extremely grippy and felt like they have a slight bounce to it. You will notice it when you start to jog on your rucks.Overall, these boots are the most comfortable I have ever worn. I was in the military for a few years and every boot I owned then felt like they were trying to give me a hard time on purpose. These Garmont NFS boots were designed to SUPPORT me, which I appreciate. Upon receipt yesterday, i brought it for a 6km fast ruck with 45lb load and it was a dream. I bought insoles to use with these boots, but realised I didn't need them at all. Garmont NFSes come with orthotic insoles. Boots felt like they were carefully designed and built with the end user in mind, with only the best quality materials. It's a shame we dont find boots like this in our domestic market.There's only 1 regret I have: not discovering this sooner.

Wear these boots for work, lightweight and very sturdy boot.

The shoes are really light, comfortable and sturdy. The laces are nice and feel good when laced up. The cushioning of the Ortholite insoles are really nice and it feels soft. Overall it's a really good military boot. I would get more pairs in the future.

These boot are excellent for running. Much lighter than standard boots and feel more like running shoes than any other boots I've tried. Not as much support as the regular T8's, so possibly not the best for long pack marches but for general wear and any running these are extremely comfortable. Highly recommended.