Orvis Navy Seal Canvas Boots

[Hard2Fit]

Thoughts? Anyone own a pair?

http://www.orvis.com/store/product_c...s*12082&bhcp=1

 

[skalogre]

The toe part ruins them for me

 

[Englandmj7]

Palladium is a fairly well-known brand, so your question should be directed more so towards their quality, as Orvis has little to do with the boots.

I have heard good things about their quality. As far as styling, however, I prefer their Ranger boot, and Scorpion Desert boot models more. Unfortunately, I think that both are out of production.......but I've seen them on e-bay.

 

[j]

Pretty standard desert boot design, it's very similar to the Israeli desert boot. I've often thought that type of boot would make a good summer choice.

http://www.israelmilitary.com/paladi...5640a7ce0d1fbc

 

[shoreman1782]

I really like the idea of summer boots, but I can't see myself wearing them.

A lot of those on eBay (and those J linked) are made by Scout. Any quality/authenticity comparison with Palladium branded boots?

 

[j]

I think Scout may be the model name, but I'm not sure. All the Scout ones have Palladium in the title.

BTW, these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/palladium-FRENCH...QQcmdZViewItem

are awesome. I reeeeeally might need a pair of these.

 

[Superb0bo]

this looks pretty cool actually.

anyone got input on sizing and quality?

 

[Nicesuit]

Those Palladiums with the buckles look like the boots they used in Universal Soldier. Either way, they're kinda cool.

 

[Hard2Fit]

Here's one for you. . .

 

[incastoutcast]

So, I'm looking at getting a pair of these (the OP's) and have heard narry a comment as to quality - anyone own a pair? Can anyone speak from any experience?

Thanks!

 

[that_was_easy]

The pair I own I bought directly from Palladium, which was a rubber manufacture in the early 20th c. As recently at last year they reorganized the company and I believe are now a wholly own subsidiary of K-Swiss. www.palladiumboots.com/ Not exactly sure how I feel about their marketing campaign.

The line is of good quality from what I understand and in my own, limited, experience. I own their fold down (top of the boot folds to snap on itself, creating more of an ankle boot) winter oriented model, made with full-grain, veg-tanned leather upper and lugged polyurethane rubber sole . They aren't a resolable shoe, FWIW, but I've been wearing them all winter and had compliments, but no problems. I'm enjoying them and while I don't believe the full buckle/strapped version is availble through their retail, online shop, I'm sure they can be found or special ordered somewhere.

Hope this helps.

Edit: Their customer service is top notch, IME, as well.

Originally Posted by incastoutcast

So, I'm looking at getting a pair of these (the OP's) and have heard narry a comment as to quality - anyone own a pair? Can anyone speak from any experience?

Thanks!

 

[Strombollii]

I also have the snap down boot, and I love it. I fully recommend Palladium.

They also just did a line with Neil Barret:
http://www.palladiumboots.com/cgi-bi...?pid=02597:008

 

[crazymuscle]

That keeps the fins from wearing the canvas out above the toe!