Legion
This pair of boots is the second purchase Ive ever made of Maelstrom tactical products, and it will be the last. Upon initial inspection, they seemed well-made; the eyelets are nice and secure, the sidezip zipper is good, and the suede is of good quality. Theyre relatively lightweight (nothing like my McRaes, but far better than a standard issue boot) and theyre comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. That, however, is the last good thing youll hear me say about them. Ive owned these boots for less than a year, and altogether have probably only worn them for a total of 60 to 90 days out of that year, and have found the following: *The mesh and foam combination on the sides and front of the boot *is* highly breathable, but its equally fragile. God forbid you walk through a single bush, because the mesh will snag, tear, and start falling apart, with bits of the thin, cheap foam underneath falling out around it. Well, you might ask, what about hiking through sandy terrain (these are, after all, "desert" boots)? Nope, also not a great idea because the mesh and underlying foam traps sand and dirt that youll be trailing behind you every where else you might go for the next month. *The rubber tread, although a nice tread and very effective and (possibly) long-wearing, is already severely delaminating from the foam sole of both boots. So, although the tread might be long-wearing, its not going to do you much good after its fallen off the boot. *Although the leather and zippers are good materials, the stitching that connects them together leaves a lot to be desired... I already have several rows of stitching that are starting to unravel. Overall, dont buy these. If youre only looking for a boot that will withstand 3 months of moderate usage, you can get one for a much lower price.