In the late 70s early 80s, I wore Vietnam jungle boots through rivers, swamps, mud, you name it... they never failed me. They were a damn good boot.
@andres93b
5 жыл бұрын
Original is called vibram pattern later the brand of soles. The rothco ones is panama outsole that went to the last days of vietnam and well into iraqi freedom in desert boots
@matthewcaughey8898
2 жыл бұрын
Actually the original style sole was called the vibram mountain sole cause it borrowed heavily from the soles of hiking boots. They found it clogged up horrifically in the thick mud of Vietnam. The vibram was common on the first and second pattern jungle boots that were issued until 1968. The 3rd pattern jungle boot was introduced sometime in 1968 and it featured the familiar cotton duck OG-107 upper with the Panama sole. Though large numbers of first and second pattern boots were still being issued to empty stockpiles. I’m some cases jungle boots were still being issued as late as desert storm but officially the 3rd pattern jungle boot was supposed to have been replaced in 1984 by the boot combat water and mildew resistant.
@Broski1318
Жыл бұрын
I think it’s funny that this man basically implied that Rothco versions are only reproductions, and were never actually used.
@davidraferkeeton2273
3 жыл бұрын
The Rothco sole is based of a Panama sole interested between World War 2. It was first created by a Sergant, he had taken his Ka-Bar and cut out parts of the sole to help push clay and mud away and give better traction. Soon after the sole type was adopted by most Corps.
@vermontvermont9292
3 жыл бұрын
I miss being able to walk into a AN store and buying REAL usgi combat boots, including real jungle boots. Sadly haven't been able to since the 90s. Plus several AN stores are closing down, or the ones still struggling to stay open are forced to stock %70 of Korean, Chinese made knockoffs.
@MarioRodriguez-dk4po
Жыл бұрын
70%? I’d say now it’s more like 90% knockoffs. Only place I’ve been able to find USGI surplus is at flea markets
@mwanichi
3 жыл бұрын
I owned jungle boots 35 years ago in high school. The BEST boots on the planet.
@realcritical-kr2dd
3 жыл бұрын
Cool. My grandfather gave me his vietnam issue boots, the jungle and the black corcorans. Clean and polished them well 😊
@pqcha5437
3 жыл бұрын
Ive bought the rothco since I am only using them on the weekends to go airsofting in the woods and I will say that they have lasted me a year so far with little to no damage (keep in mind I use them like once or twice a week) But definitely and obviously the original boots are much better quality.
@therealdestructicus
5 ай бұрын
The Rothco sole is based off the V3 sole, which was the improved, better sole that remained in service until 2005. The other sole was from v1 and v2, and was considered inferior.
@zawzawaung6789
2 жыл бұрын
You should consider anything made by Rothco as merely a cheap replica, not intended for serious wear. Right now McRae are the only people making real jungle boots using old pattern and quality materials. Several years back I bought a dozen pairs of Rothco for my teams working out in the field in Burma. None lasted more than a month before falling apart.
@kutter_ttl6786
Жыл бұрын
Not just McRae. The OG manufacturer, Altama, still makes them based on the 3rd pattern jungle boots. It's called the Jungle PX 10.5" and it's still American made.
@jonathanpinckney9227
4 ай бұрын
@@kutter_ttl6786 It also depends on how much you wanna spend. The Altamas are 190 bucks vs. the Rothcos which are 58 bucks.
@matthewcaughey8898
3 жыл бұрын
There were 3 variants of the jungle boot. The rothco copied the 3rd pattern with Panama sole. Your used boot looks to be a second pattern issued from 1964 to 1968 I wanna say. But they really got mixed up as 1st and 2nd patterns had long contract runs that had to be fulfilled. It wasn’t uncommon to find 2nd pattern jungle boots into the early 1970s still being issued out. Officially the jungle boot was supposed to be replaced with the dreaded Boot combat water and mildew resistant, with trac shun sole. Those were issued with the new BDUs of the 1980s in 3 tone European camouflage. For some reason they were still issuing out jungle boots in brushed leather to units in desert storm
@barryallenporter8127
2 жыл бұрын
My brother enlisted in the Marines in 98 and said he was still issued Jungle boots during OIF haha
@richardkluesek4301
2 жыл бұрын
I'm using 3 pairs in rotation daily of a black Rothco "jungle" pattern boot with steel toe caps for work and chores. Have had them for 5 + years and thus far these are holding up with the soles wearing down especially the heels. The capped toe was the selling point for my needs. Compared to genuine US GI Altama or McGuire made the materials and workmanship are lesser quality but the price was fair for what these are.
@bobducharme4809
2 жыл бұрын
The knobby soles were better for traction I thought. The other thing is the real boots had steel shanks in the souls. Just in case you stepped on something pointy or sharp. I still have the pair I came home with.
@MrKush815
2 жыл бұрын
Yea the original ones has a piece of sheet metal that ran under the bottom of your foot which is a genius idea
@brucekendall9873
Жыл бұрын
How easy are originals to find at surplus stores? Also I think the knobby soles we more for keeping mud from clumping up and getting stuck in the boot, up making the boot slick
@brucekendall9873
Жыл бұрын
I just started a job landscaping and I need something cheaper but works, might buy a couple. Depends, idk if I should settle for rothco or if there's another brand that's better under 100-90 dollars
@kolinmartz
4 жыл бұрын
The originals also came in a panama sole after 1967 I think and the back stitch was gone after 69 I’m not sure on the exact years but I know that was a throng.
@deltashot5608
4 жыл бұрын
the back stitch is still there its just covered by a layer
@jayalbertz9756
2 жыл бұрын
Startimg in my teenage years which was decades ago the USGI jungle boots were widely available in all versions and i have owned and wore out numerous pairs of them and if i could only have them all back, I wore them in every Wisconsin season except late fall and winter. Finally two years ago i bout a pair of Rothco jungle boots to try out and wear to work in the hot summer, and no the materials and quality are certainly not what the GI ones was they still perform adequately with good quality insoles, they break in quick and are very comfortable but they will eventually fall apart like all boots do.
@fontaineparks7865
3 жыл бұрын
In the 70’s I had a couple pair of the original Vibram we called em “Waffle Stomper” soles! Great boot very durable n hardy, not like the cheap Chinese knockoffs Today! Never even heard of the Panama sole till late 80’s....
@steveperry1344
2 жыл бұрын
i had the original sole but i remember seeing some guys with the panama sole around 69-70.
@deanfacca1405
4 жыл бұрын
The OG ones have vibram soles the Rothco have Panama soles you’d see both really... the army officially adopted the panama in late 67. Although, since the companies producing the boots still had contracts for the vibram you’d see those dates later than 67. But as mentioned before you’d see both in Nam.
@mixmaster2909
4 жыл бұрын
Dean Facca my dad had vibram sole boots in the invasion of Iraq back in 03’
@deanfacca1405
4 жыл бұрын
Isaiah Mendiola sick bro
@Hangtime.1967
Жыл бұрын
I know a place in Utah that sells original Panama sole jungle boots for 40 dollars (smith and Edwards) check them out they are nearly out of supply of them so get them while you can.
@justinwingfield2271
2 жыл бұрын
I have a pair of the Rothco boots and if your looking for a jungle boot to daily wear get like a McRae or something but I don’t wear mine everyday and they are great comfortable boots for the money. I put a Dr schoal insole in them and I love them for the price. Nice for the price but for sure not made to wear daily.
@gooby8953
2 жыл бұрын
2 years down the line, how has the reproduction pair held up?
@perpetualconfusion5885
Жыл бұрын
The problem is they STINK
@carlosleonardogomezhidalgo1573
2 жыл бұрын
So the reproduction jungle boots are good even though they changed some details ?
@grayman7208
Жыл бұрын
the sole on the rothco is the same as i wore in the 80's
@Texasmilitarydepartmentvid9654
4 жыл бұрын
The ones from Vietnam where 2 shades of Olive Drab. The Olive Drab from WW2 & Korea light green. During Vietnam the Olive Drab Uniform got darker . Some of the remake boots are black & dark green . The original should be Light Olive Drab & Dark Olive Drab looks Forest Green .There starting to make a comback with Border Patrol , ICE, Rangers, SWAT, Sheriffs & Marshalls they ware a Olive Drab Police Uniform and like the look of the boot.
@huntclanhunt9697
3 жыл бұрын
Black jungle boots saw some service in the 90s according to some research I've done in collector circles.
@ianashby6294
3 жыл бұрын
I just got a pair awsome boots
@matthewcaughey8898
3 жыл бұрын
The color is technically shade OG-107
@BRXIG
2 жыл бұрын
Do you prefer these for air soft Vietnam war reenactments?
@diehard2705
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard that they run pretty big and that people should buy a full size down. Thoughts?
@jason7033
8 ай бұрын
Those Addison jungle boots are so freaking small. I bought some off eBay. Wow they are so tight and small. 12 x 4 My feet is 1 inch wider than the boots. Definitely need small feet to fit them
@therocknroller184
5 ай бұрын
Hey Pepsi Boi, do you mind if I use this video for a reaction to correct some error that you made and just to provide some more info about the boots?
@arron3850
2 жыл бұрын
The soles are just later versions
@cooperduggan9463
3 жыл бұрын
Do the rothco jungle boots have spike protection???
@huntclanhunt9697
3 жыл бұрын
I think you can get them with or without spike protection.
@TheHarlequin116
3 жыл бұрын
I had the Rothco and they were cool but crappy quality but I have a real pair amd yes the sole on the rothco ones came a tad later on in the war
@ccunit666
4 жыл бұрын
The Rothco has Panama spike protective soles.
@suspense8282
4 жыл бұрын
Curt Claudio , no it doesn’t, it’s a marketing scam, only originals will
@ccunit666
4 жыл бұрын
@@suspense8282 I know they suck, I own 1967 narrow jungle boots, and the sole is called Panama spike protective, doesn't mean it's authentic it's just the name.
@ReckerFidelWOLF
3 жыл бұрын
@@suspense8282 Altama's come with them. When I wore my boots up I put a knife through the Rothco's to see if they did have a "Steel shank". Knife went through the sole like butter.
@matthewcaughey8898
3 жыл бұрын
Rothco omitted the spike protection to save money
@vhfgamer
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah those rothcos are based off another vietnam era sole. Most people call the "tractor treads" because the shape kinda looks like a tractor tire.
@TheHarlequin116
3 жыл бұрын
The good ol Panama sole
@adamguthrie8522
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a 66 dated pair and an 84 dated pair, GI. Other than tread pattern, and the little heel seam no difference between them. I also had a South Korean made pair in the 80s. They were really great, comparable to US issue and had the older style Vibram type sole. I made the mistake of buying a pair of the Rothco boots as beaters to preserve my originals and almost immediately regretted it. Utter shite! The soles wore away like a pencil eraser and the thin canvas didn’t keep its shape and got saggy. The Rothco’s canvas part is also actually cut differently and is not as form fitting as the GI. Just plain bad. I have seen some of the ROK made ones at Saigon Sam’s in Jacksonville, NC recently, but in tiny/child sizes. I finally caved and bought a new pair of McRaes. My GIs now sit safely in the collection.
@consolatoonorarioitalianoi8710
3 жыл бұрын
i dont know why but i love rothcos they have a cheese grader sole but my feet love em
@zakman9244
2 жыл бұрын
@@consolatoonorarioitalianoi8710 Yeah , because you're breaking them in as they fall apart and by the time you get towards the end of your little hiking trail you'll be dang near barefoot !!! Those Rothco jungle boots are a total piece of crap and aren't even worth 1/4 of what they cost as most of what you paid for was to have them imported from the other side of the world !! DUMB-ASS !!! It's just ridiculous for a never been in the service wannabe to make a video comparing the Real Jungle Boots to a rip-off copy !!! Plus you don't know jack about Jungle Boots !!!!
@JACKINSTEIN
Жыл бұрын
You're comparing two different styles. Thr Rothco is based off the panama style jungle boot and the other is what we started off with in nam
@baroquer
Жыл бұрын
Not an expert, but I am PRETTY MUCH SURE, that the Nam boots weren't all identical ! _(=various manufacturers)_
@joekurtz8303
2 жыл бұрын
Had an original surplus pair , lasted longer than the S Korean mfg, pair . Would like finding unissued pair in my size
@christerence8199
2 жыл бұрын
Would you say your rothco boots are the same size as your original G.I. Jungle boots??
@virginalax44
Жыл бұрын
Was your first time comparing these boots live on camera?🤣
@leer9057
4 жыл бұрын
I bought a pair of Rothco boots. They didn't come with insoles I have owned jungle boots before that were comfortable to wear, but these are not. Had a lot of problems finding the insoles for them. still not comfortable.
@jonathanpinckney9227
4 ай бұрын
I just grabbed a pair of generic boot soles from walmart and they worked for me.
@tobyggen1058
2 жыл бұрын
The Rothcos are pretty meh quality. If you want a good pair without having to hunt down real ones get a pair of McRae Jungle Boots.
@AncientGreek
2 жыл бұрын
What "brand" are the originals?
@wyattrierson3967
2 жыл бұрын
My man s&m wholesale make amazing repro type 3 jungle boots the ones with the steel layer thier well worth the price
@wrathofmohawkindiansbloodi5859
3 жыл бұрын
Also I'm wearing a rothco drab green army undershirt as we speak lol
@md.hussainmaniyar5146
Жыл бұрын
Where can I get the original ones??
@robertdunn3500
2 жыл бұрын
Look up the boots with Panama sole.
@VietnamWarSummarized
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video man
@shawnthompson5166
2 ай бұрын
If you don’t know Vibram from Panama tread you shouldn’t be giving info on KZitem about Vietnam gear
@wrathofmohawkindiansbloodi5859
3 жыл бұрын
I got original post Vietnam all black combat boots from army Navy surplus they look identical to Vietnam era combat boots
@robertwoolley3635
5 жыл бұрын
Boot on Left Has The Panama Sole
@vikingirishman1
5 жыл бұрын
where did you get the original boot from ?
@pepsiboi3798
5 жыл бұрын
eBay is the best place, i would aim for sellers that accept offers
@sawyermounce1927
5 жыл бұрын
Easiest way to find them is search: your size, then one of the brands(genesco, bata, hi pals etc) so like "10 genesco
@danshakuimo
3 жыл бұрын
@@sawyermounce1927 Wasn't Rothco itself one of the original brands? I found one that looks legit in the picture but was made my Rothco according to the seller.
@michaelrogers3857
3 жыл бұрын
@@danshakuimo perhaps theyve said theyre rothco because thats what people would search for(most commonly) but look at the vertical 2cm like on the back of the heel and the tread like this guy says to see i guess
@ryanhamley4161
Жыл бұрын
RO SEARCH are made better I do however have Rothco desert tan and they are working well and holding up just fine
@-SCORIA-
4 жыл бұрын
What brand are the originals?
@kilo393
4 жыл бұрын
Most of the originals I've seen are Bata, Genesco, and Ro Search. There are companies like Wellco and Altama that still make this style of boots that are better than Rothco.
@-SCORIA-
4 жыл бұрын
@@kilo393 thanks man
@KiwiBushcraftAndSurvival
4 жыл бұрын
stitching looked the same amount to me.
@mixmaster2909
4 жыл бұрын
These boots suck I bought a pair thinking it would be of good quality but the leather is breaking only after 15 days of use and the drain holes are rusting I live in an environment the boots were specifically designed for not worth it for 40$
@MOUNTAINOUS
3 жыл бұрын
nice i got altama high end ones and i have had 30 dollar cheapos. no where near the same. my altama jungle boots i have woren for 7 or so years in my videos. hundreds of hiking videos in the mountains. tons of mushroom hunting videos. gun videos etc. my rothco lasted 3 months and soul cracked. my other ones i wear in all my outdoor videos i have walked hundreds of miles. off trail and also worn for 7 or so years. and still in amazing shape. i do treat the leather each year etc. but they are no where near the same. you are right.
@butterfingersbunt9386
3 жыл бұрын
I have the rothco boots
@melloncollie1206
4 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Glad someone finally made this, Rothco boots suck >:|
@normanphair8488
4 жыл бұрын
Those could be bootleg boots or fake rothco
@traveller4790
Жыл бұрын
As a rule, I stay away from ANYTHING with the "Rothco" brand on it. I bought a pair of tactical pants from them a few years ago, and they came apart at the seams after two months of wear. Not learning my lesson from that, about a year later I bought a pair of Rothco jungle boots, and the sole separated after only a few hour's worth of wear. Rothco is cheap Chinese crap, and I won't ever wasted my money on them again.
@death2641
Ай бұрын
Mines still strong bought those rothco jungle since 2015
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