Nike has released an updated model of the SFB boot for 2014. U.S. Patriot Tactical has an in-depth review of the new boot along with a comparison to the original SFB. If you’re interested, you can find the review at the link below.
blog.uspatriottactical.com/boot-shootout-the-original-nike-sfb-vs-the-new-2014-sfb
Tags: Nike, U.S. Patriot Tactical
I really like the SFB, they’re very easy to wear right out of the box. I’ll have to try a pair of the new ones when coyote comes out. Thanks for the link
Hopefully these are more durable then the last ones. I caved and paid the money for the 1st SFB boots. two weeks on the sniper range wore thru the toes on both boots. Definitely do not think they could make it thru an Afghan trip. stick to ugly running shoes Nike
Mine lasted 9 months in Afghanistan. Granted, I was route clearance so there was a great deal of sitting around in my vehicle. But I did dismount nearly every mission for at least 1000m or so over broken terrain to clear areas by foot. I would expect them to hold up for maybe 3-6 months in rugged mountain patrols. Then again I wouldn’t choose this boot for that anyway, Salomon FTW.
Never had the original ones currently wearing the sage ones of the sfb 2 and I really like them. I’ve worn a lot of different boots and they are better than the rocky c4t. Hope they last longer than people say the originals did.
I would stick to Salomon rather than trust Nike. imo
For simple training boots or pounding feet somewhere urban, I would go with the Rocky C4T’s over these.. Anything else, Lowa.
The original Nike boots comfortably took me through numerous JRTC and NTC rotations. Water, thick mud, lots of horse s*** haha, and rocky terrain. And after all that abuse through mountainous areas in Afghanistan and a volunteer-non profit trip to the jungle like terrain in Costa Rica. I can’t wait to try out these new ones they look like they’ve improved in every area I had a little gripe about! (particularly the extra material around the front of the foot for really rocky areas)
I wore the originals from Feb 2011 up to and including the first part of an Afghanistan trip in Dec 2012. At that point I bought some Lowa Zephyr GTX Mids. I am seriously considering buying a pair of the new models. I will probably get Coyote and hope no one raises a fuss about AR 670-1. Hopefully when we transition to a new uniform (please be OCP) it wont be an issue.
Never liked how the toes looked turned up like Tactical elf boots.
I was apprehensive about buying a boot that was made by a company known for making running shoes and I should have trusted my instincts! These boots are horrible. IMO if you haven’t tried them and like them, stick with something you know you like. Really bummed I spent money on these boots. Been wearing them for two weeks… they’re super uncomfortable; the color is off and I skeptical about how long they’ll last (seems like cheap materials).
I will never understand why companies, be it Boot companies, or food items,detergent ect, feel the need to come out with “new!!”, “improved!” versions of tried& true products.
If Nike wanted to make changes, they should have just come out and called it a different model, rather than fuck up boots that were for the most part, perfect. Did they have issues (durability)…yes. But, most times the issues were with people using them outside their intended parameters,and/or expecting a pair of boots to last for 60 years or more. C’mon people, you are in the Military…boots, just like your uniforms will wear out. Infantry and SOF types wear shit out faster then others. no one expects their uniform pants to last 60 years with no wear, looking as good as the day they got them, why apply this to footwear, which see’s MORE use than an other item of clothing??!!??
The entire reason I liked the ‘original’ (or “Nike Classic” I guess) was for the sole! What did they go and change…the sole. Bring back the original, and call these something else.
Just my .02
FYI, they did not discontinue the original SFB. The new boot is just an addition to the line.