usma2010A4

From my experience, I would advise any of you with questions to go with the Belleville boot. I was issued the Wellco boots during beast and they ate me feet up pretty bad. On the other hand, I wore my Bellevilles every day during CFT, patrolling for miles on end, and never got any major blisters. No matter what boot you decide to buy make sure you break them in before coming. You will still get blisters during beast, however they will not be close to as severe as if you are wearing boots that are not broken in. You will not be running in them so do not put your feet through the added agony. Hope this helps you guys and I'll see you all on R-day.

Triggs

Altama makes a sturdy boot as well. Remember to put 100 MPH tape (duct tape) and baby powder on your list of things to bring to combat blisters.

footballirish89

Hey guys. I've been looking into ordering boots online. I'm currently living overseas, so going to an AAFES store isn't an option. I've decided to go with the Belleville 390 DES, but AAFES.com lists what looks like the exact same boot under the name 'Belleville Tan Hot Weather Desert Boot,' NOT '390 DES.' Does anyone know if these are the same thing? Also, if I were to buy from some of the stores listed below (botachtactical.com offers the best price), would I be assured to get the issued boot and NOT the commercial boot? Does anyone have any experience ordering from any of the online stores listed below?
Finally, for sizing, I usually wear about a 12.5 tennis shoes, some of the stores say order two shoe sizes smaller, others say one smaller. Could anyone give their personal experience with sizing, especially with this specific boot? (Low Quarter sizing would be great, too!)
Thanks for any help you might be able to offer.

anchortex.com
uspatriotstore.com
vtarmynavy.com
botachtactical.com
belleville.com

mom3boys

Football: My son usually wears a 9 1/2 tennis shoe. His Belleville's are an 8.5 and his low quarters are a 9.

thurl

Our son measures a 9.5 and his Bellevilles are 8.5.Width is regular. His foot width just hit a D so they put him in regulars. Do not forget to consider width when ordering.

Also our son purchased his from the WP store. You may want to try calling them and see if you can order from them. Their number is on the store listing you received.

Good luck
T

nynydad

We've tried bases closer to home with no luck finding the right size.

Does anyone know the hours (or phone # or web address) for the West Point store? (Is it called the PX or commissary? Sorry, I'm not familiar with the military jargon yet.) We may be in the area and might take a detour to WP. I'm assuming they'll have a bigger selection, but I'd like to call ahead to make sure.

Thanks.

requiem

Speaking of the 390 DES, is it supposed to be waterproof? Because mine are not-i walked through an ankle height sprinkler accidentally and the whole thing got wet.

thurl

The hours and phone number are on the listing recieved with the boot authorization letter. You can get another copy of that at your candidate page.