GARMONT TACTICAL T8 Bifida Military Combat Boots for Men and Women, Army, Air Force, AR670-1 Compliant Footwear, Suede Leather, Multi-Terrain Shoes

This is by far my favorite boot I've bought. Had a short break in period, a week or two to work out the stiffness and not hurt my ankles. I work more in the office than the field but they've been great for rucking, Iron Sergeant and everything else I've put them throughout lately. I was surprised how comfortable they are and don't want to wear any other boots. My Merrell boots used to be my favorite, mostly because of cost and comfort, but these are definitely worth paying a little extra for.

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 relied on Rocky SV2s throughout my infantry days, they had their moment. But after 15 years and five pairs, the decline in quality was obvious. One pair showed structural deformation early on, and another began separating at the seams in under six months. That was the turning point, I needed a boot that could match real-world demands without the inflated price tag.The Garmont T8 Bifida is a welcome change. While not as low-profile through the ankle as the SV2, it’s superior in consistency and field durability. The upper blends split-grain leather with 600D abrasion-resistant nylon, offering solid breathability and protection without sacrificing mobility. During SAR operations in Hurricane Helene, traction and stability remained reliable across slick surfaces, washed-out terrain, and extended hours on foot.The Vibram Bifida outsole offers dependable grip across mixed conditions, sand, clay, wet concrete, and resists edge-roll under load. Compared to options like Oakley or Merrell, which lean too far into sneaker territory, the T8 maintains structural integrity while still being comfortable enough for long-duration wear.If you’re operating in unpredictable terrain and need a rugged, breathable boot with real load-bearing support, the T8 Bifida gets it right. It's purpose-built for environments that demand both mobility and durability, military, SAR, or otherwise.

The soles are made of a softer rubber material that doesn’t allow the shock of the hard area to carry up into your legs or back. Also the sole doesn’t transfer noise well. Has a very good grip to them even when wet. The upper is a good, lightweight, breathable canvas and suede. I like the way the side of the upper has cross ankle support. Good pair of boots to have for everyday use or PT. The arch support is great and doesn’t tire out the legs or add additional stress to my feet or back.

I had a pair of these in tan for my UCP ACUs, and wore them for about 5 years. They were starting to fall apart, but also just in time for the change over to the OCP uniform, so I got a pair in the Coyote Brown. These boots are great all around. I've never had a problem with them. The old ones didn't need any complicated break in, and neither did these. Just a few days wearing them around and doing some chores and they were good to go. The only thing you need to be aware of is that the sole is SUPER grabby. It's not the tread, it's the rubber itself. It's great for climbing around on rocks. But if you're running on black top or something and have to stop fast, be careful. You will stumble until you get used to them.

Do not regret buying this pair of boots. They’re comfortable and don’t have a break in period. I’ve had them for 4 months now and I’ve been in the field for 1 of those months. No damage or excessive wear from being in the field.