GARMONT TACTICAL T8 Military Combat Boots for Men and Women, Army, Air Force, AR670-1 Compliant Footwear, Suede Leather, Multi-Terrain Shoes

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 then had 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, wore the boot, and the tight feel 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.

Two topics in this review: one good, one bad. 1. Over all I’m impressed with these boots. Initial lace up and try was very comfortable! You can feel the comfort and quality !! Can’t wait to get them broken in. They seem like they will break in easy. 2. Very disappointed!!! 180$ for boots!! I would expect them to be pristine when I open the box…. Nope! The toe of the boots looked worn from either someone trying them on or the shipping either way unacceptable for 180$!! Also both are like permanently creased ! And I know this is petty but the laces were half laced but not even. I tried to reach out to the company via Amazon but we all know how worthless that ever changing process is. So I am leaving a review in hopes they reach out. Update: changed my review to 5stars since customer service was extremely helpful! They did not ask me to mention I change the review I am changing on my own! But a couple weeks wearing these boots I will say I am loving them. Just heavy compared to my nike or others but seem very sturdy and durable. I think I just found my forever boot!!

I bought these for my daughter. She said they are really nice and comfortable.

First time trying out these Garmont boots. They are amazing!!! They fit perfectly (I'm an 8.5 M in all running shoes and most other Army boots) and felt great without even breaking them in. They are extremely comfortable, almost like trainers. They're also comfortable when running. They aren't lightweight, but I honestly don't mind or even think about the weight. The soles are grippy (the rubber is sticky, out of the box) and the boots give enough grip to slowly walk through ice (currently stationed in Korea and just started the winter season of freezing temps, ice, and snow). Paired with some thicker, winter socks (I have only used thicker summer weight socks so far), they can keep your feet at a good temperature. I'm not sure yet how well they'll keep you feet warm when resting out in freezing temps during any military exercises. Make sure you buy some lanolin oil (sheep's oil) to prep the boot for wear. The instructions that come with the boots state to use a very thin application on the leather parts of the boot and hence, gives a really good dark brown color (lanolin changes the color of leather). Lanolin keeps the leather hydrated and gives some protection to wear and dirt. You can also top the boot off with some waterproofer too, for extra protection and water repellancy. Don't use too much lanolin in one spot as it'll smoothen out the napped finish.

Great boots. Fourth pair I've purchased for a reason

I work as a forester and enjoy outdoor pursuits. I am frequently off trail, walking through the brush and getting soaked and muddy. I've owned a couple pair of custom made boots from West Coast Shoe Company caulks, a pair of Russell Moccasin Company Toe Lace Hunter, military boots from Altima and several brands of hiking books. I am hard on boots, and even the Wescos needed a rebuild after a couple of years. The Russells needed a rebuild in one year. These Garmonts are more comfortable than any of them. They have a soft, grippy sole that doesn't get hard and slippery in cold weather, shed mud reasonably well and they provide good support off trail and on steep hills. The insoles are cheap, and I wear through the heels of the insole. The midsole is soft enough that it's not a big deal. The mesh drains are not durable, and all four of them eventually break out of both pair that I've owned. It's not a big deal, but it is annoying to have small debris come in through the holes. One pair developed holes in the leather near the widest part of the foot where there is a lot of flexing after about a year. I don't do any leather care with these boots other than drying them. They don't shrink as much as the Altimas after being soaked. I think they are a good deal even if they only hold up for about a year considering how comfortable they are and how inexpensive they are.

I had bought a pair of Malestroms prior to these. Wore them with 2 pairs of merino wool socks, Dr schols inserts, cinched them down tight. These worked for very light duty for about 6 months. Light duty is a one and one half mile hike through the Florida State Parks once/twice a week or so. So maybe 25 to 50 times worn. Well, the eylets started to rip out of the leather uppers, especially the one at the juncture of foot and ankle. I decided I needed to upgrade. By all measures these Garmont T8's Bifidas are judged to be the best by almost all military who have to ruck for a living. I bought a pair and wore them for the first time today; 1 1/2 mile urban hike with 40 lbs of photographic gear; heavy duty tripod, backpack for bodies/lenses, photo jacket with ancillary stuff. First the good news. They are wonderful on my feet. I feel a sureness of foot, a grippieness of terrain and an excellent sense of stability. I love them. But, but, I immediately experienced hot spots on both heels, the vertical parts that touch the backs of the boots. These hot spots were not too bad. I did have on my DarnTough merino wool socks which I am sure mitigated. But the hot spots persisted. I saw one review that discussed this same problem. In a mile and a half they were not too bad and I never for a moment considered returning the boots. They feel too good to return and I will need to find a way to resolve this heel problem. I think the solution is as the prior reviewer suggested; put a bandaid on the sore spot on my heals until they toughen up enough to not be a problem. I am sure this is a shoe issue only because I cinched down the laces very well on my foot and the ball bearing eyelit locked it in, allowing me to also get exactly the right, firm and secure grip on my ankle all the way to the top. I think it is amazing that these boots felt like a second skin immediately as I put them on, no waiting, no breaking in, no problems other than these minor hot spots on my heels. So, net, net, I recommend them highly. I am sure they will work well for me in the varied and uneven terrain I experience in the state and national parks in Florida and the SouthEast.

I relied on Rocky SV2s throughout my infantry days, they had their moment. But after 15 years and five pairs, the decline in quality was obvious. One pair showed structural deformation early on, and another began separating at the seams in under six months. That was the turning point, I needed a boot that could match real-world demands without the inflated price tag. The Garmont T8 Bifida is a welcome change. While not as low-profile through the ankle as the SV2, it’s superior in consistency and field durability. The upper blends split-grain leather with 600D abrasion-resistant nylon, offering solid breathability and protection without sacrificing mobility. During SAR operations in Hurricane Helene, traction and stability remained reliable across slick surfaces, washed-out terrain, and extended hours on foot. The Vibram Bifida outsole offers dependable grip across mixed conditions, sand, clay, wet concrete, and resists edge-roll under load. Compared to options like Oakley or Merrell, which lean too far into sneaker territory, the T8 maintains structural integrity while still being comfortable enough for long-duration wear. If you’re operating in unpredictable terrain and need a rugged, breathable boot with real load-bearing support, the T8 Bifida gets it right. It's purpose-built for environments that demand both mobility and durability, military, SAR, or otherwise.

Garmont T8 Bifida: the universally acclaimed best infantry boot in the world. Others come, get compared to the Bifida, excite a few people and ultimately fail to live up to the standards of comfort, durability and reliability set by this iconic product. This isn’t a fast boot. That’s the NFS. But if you work on your feet, if you hike or ruck with weight, this is a phenomenal boot.

Die Stiefel passen perfekt zur eigentlichen Schuhgröße und sind, bis auf die Zunge bzw. Lasche an den Schnürsenkeln, sehr bequem. Diese Stofflasche neigt zum Falten und diese drücken dann etwas. Man kann jedoch nicht zu sehr beim Schnüren übertreiben und es ist alles gut. Einlaufen ist nicht wirklich nötig. Der Knöchel wird beim Gehen auch gut gestützt und der Halt ist super.

good product, fast delivery, upper sole is a bit tight

Ein guter haltbarer und relativ leichter Stiefel. Auch an warmen Tagen ist es mir persönlich nicht zu warm an den Füßen geworden. Sand im Stiefel ist kein Thema für diesen Stiefel. Der einzige Nachteil ist das er keine "extra" Unterstützung für die Knöchel hat, sprich keine zusätzliche Verstärkung ausser dem Stoff an sich. Ich würde den Stiefel weiter empfehlen und wieder kaufen.

Product is good alas after a recent accident I cannot ware them, nevertheless a good design boot. Billy HAS THIS ITEM I RETURNED REACHED IT'S DESTINATION TO SELLER, I HAVE SENT SEVEN EMAILS CONCERNING THIS ITEM WITH NO REPLIES, WHY?