The MACV-1 Rucking Boot is now available in Brown Leather with Coyote uppers. Taking design cues from the classic jungle boot, it’s the same as the earlier models, just in a new color.
Jungle-style features include full grain leather uppers combined with 1000D Cordura and 2″ webbing reinforcements. They also feature a wide toe box. Many don’t like Gore-Tex lined boots so they should be pleased with these and some will appreciate the drain holes. There isn’t even any spacer mesh so these aren’t going to soak up a bunch of moisture. Lacing is a combination of eyelets and speed pace barrels like later issue boots. They are a 13mm drop offset. However, one thing you won’t find is a Panama tread sole. Instead, the sole is formulated with forefoot rubber intended for increased grip while the heel area is for abrasion resistance and increased durability. The outsole also wraps up over the toe like many running shoes.
I own a pair of these ankle high hikers in Black leather with Green uppers and they are quite comfortable. Although I don’t participate in GoRuck events, I wanted to give them a try. Consequently, I can’t speak to the question of durability as I don’t wear them a lot, but when I do, there are no complaints. There’s an EVA midsole and a comfy insole. In fact, they were comfy, right out of the box.
Considering they are essentially a modern, jungle-inspired boot, I suppose it’s appropriate they are made in Vietnam. Just remember, they were built for rucking.
www.goruck.com/products/macv-1-brown-leather
Sold. I wish Bellville would produce some of their designs in this type of leather. Take a hint Bellville. I would prefer a darker brown, but this will do.
you could probably dye them by using a darker polish- if you’re going to polish them. I did that with an old pair of cowboy boots- just used a darker kiwi- once I got it to the tone I liked, I used saddle soap and wax to keep em clean and waterproof.
Bit expensive for foreign made, I’ll gladly pay that price for Danner or Bellville if made in the US, otherwise no
Check out any well made Italian or, German made design like, Lowa, Hanwag, Asolo, LaSportiva, Scarpa, Salewa, etc… $160 is entry-level for quality boots.
Question is, if this “MACV-1” boot can keep up qualitiy-wise with those boots you mentioned. If it does, then yes the price is okay.
These look good.
Made in Vietnam. That’s a hard NO.
The Vietnamese should know more about MACV than anyone, right?
Lol. Ooff. The product page on GoRucks website is funny too. There’s a quote from a former MACV-SOG veteran. “I always wanted to wave the American flag in north Vietnam. I didn’t think it would take me 50 years…” I literally laughed out loud. You’re waving the American flag in North Vietnam by taking manufacturing out of American industry and moving it to Saigon? Lol.
Own a pair in black, dunno about the value. Fit is decent, look is good. Break in was negligible but I did have to break them in over the course of a few weeks/month and a half. Also have danner, more expensive and better fit of course. These are a good Chicom alternative, but I guess Vietcom? My black bates are better in every category except look.