Kids are tough on their stuff, and kids’ combat boots are not cheap. So how do you make sure you’re getting a good pair and at a solid price without breaking the bank, but balancing the fact that this pair of boots will likely not get the care and attention it rightly deserves? Well, with this guide. Let’s jump into it. Upper Qualities What the upper is made from is one of the...

Army jackets like the M-65 Field Jacket are made of tough materials like polyester and durable cotton canvas. You can beat them up and never pay a moment’s attention to care or maintenance, right? Wrong. Just like your toughest pair of jungle boots, your Army jacket should be properly cleaned and stored in order to protect your investment in one of your most important pieces of...

Most jungle boots are made with lug soles. Lug soles have deep “treads” that bite into the earth and provide better traction on mud, snow, sand, and other loose material because they increase the surface area of contact. Lug soles are distinguished from wedge soles which are relatively flat, but which are preferred on smooth surfaces like asphalt or concrete, because lug soles have...