Men's Belleville 550 ST

amazing

I wore a pair of these through the end of my time in the Marine Corps then the next three years after leaving. These boots went through hell with me, and survived strong until the end. These were the best boots I ever owned, and will be sorely missed like an old friend. Can't wait to own my next pair of Bellevilles. Thank you for making such an amazing product.

That's right, I've worn these boots every day for 2 years in garrison plus 6 months in Afghanistan and they are still going strong. A little wear and tear, really a few dings in the suede and the molded sole is coming lose at the edges of the toe and heal but only where it meets the upper. Rock solid boots. I've worn out a pair of Bates in less time, 3 months in bootcamp, 1 month MCT and 9 months of Comm School and the cloth on the Bates was tearing. Everyone else's RAT boots they were issued for the Deployment have already started to fall apart, I haven't worn mine, figuring I'll wear out my Bellevilles first, yet my 2 year old boots are doing great. The least expensive Marine Corps boots, yet the best.

I've been wearing these for about three years now, and they have held up to rappeling, obstacle courses, marching, and general wear and tear. They are great! They can be a little tough to break in at first, but after that they feel great.

One of the best boots I've ever owned! Soak them with a hose if you have to. Get them wet once. Not soaked! Hang them up after you wet them! and then (drain them). Let them drip dry. Put them on while they are still dripping or just afterwards. Then walk in them thirty minutes or so. (Squish squish) Walk in them until they are soft and pliable. Off and on. (Tighten the laces of your boots and loosen them until they are comfortable.) Keep walking in them until they are like an old pair of leather gloves. Then take them off. Let them dry completely! Now Walk in them!!!! Form fitted! Ta Da! Great Boots!

Wow!! i recommend this boot to all Marines, or those who want good boots. I truly love them very confutable and is done right at 1st they feel a little weird but After you break them in they're great!! ONLY THING!!! when you cut the nail on your big toe do it right if not you will get a Ingrown nail which brings pain, but besides that everything is great.