GARMONT TACTICAL T8 Bifida Suede Combat Boots, Coyote

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.

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’m a service member in the army who participates in a lot of field exercises. I also ruck and run often. This is the most comfortable boots ive ever put on my feet and I’m loving it so far!

Great product and timely delivery

I ordered a men’s size 5.5 being a women’s 7 and these fit perfectly. I have wider feet and still have a lot of space. I will say, they took a solid 5-7 miles of walking to really break them in. The first day my feet were sore and I didn’t want to continue wearing them but it was worth it! They’re a bit heavy but very sturdy and durable.

Once u know how to lace them. I flex my foot up on a 45 degree angle pushing my heel into the heel cup. Do not pull too tights over forefoot and tighten the shaft as tight as it is comfortable. The lighter versions of these don’t have enough material and will dig into ur ankle. These versions are beefier but still light enough to work. Takes a couple walks to break in but are well worth it. A bit hot on the foot cuz of the suede. Real soft bouncy vibram outer sole. Excited to see how these hold up while at work. I wear a 8.5 in cowboy boot and the size 9 fits perfect. Got price for what u get!

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!!

Many kilometers through woods of different climates. Great boot. Lacing helps customization to your foot’s shape. Wish I hadn’t forgotten them in the far away land.

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 comfortable boots, fit my 4E wide foot no problem. Rubber in the sole wore out faster than I would have expected, cracked. I had a shoemaker repair the sole, the boots are still great other than that.

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

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?

Ordered an 8.5 but got a 9 instead.