The USMC Tropical Boots are back in stock at provengo.com
Designed to withstand extreme tropical environments, they have become a favorite with Marines over the past 3 years. Top features include:
• Breathable, moisture-wicking mesh lining
• Cushion Element PU footbed for optimal airflow and drainage
• Nubuck leather upper with lightweight 1000 denier nylon
• Speed lacing system for secure, enhanced athletic fit
• Exclusive Vibram Panama outsole to increase traction in rough conditions
Provengo and Danner worked directly with the United States Marine Corps over the course of five years to perfect the functionality of the Tropical Boot. The boot design has been modified based on feedback from field tests and user evaluation.
The USMC Tropical Boot contract was awarded to Provengo in 2019 with a complete contract value over $13M+. Provengo continues to deliver Tropical Boots to the USMC with future option years remaining.
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I still have my issued Danner’s from my initial tour with SBT-20. They don’t make the same style Cold Weather boots now. We were out on a coastal patrol & interdiction op one time, FEB 1990 (or so). Air temp. was 20 deg. F and we were cruising in our Rhibs at around 30kts (35 mph) for a W/C of about 0 deg. F. I had on long johns, poly-pro, BDUs, Goretex and a Mustang suit & was still cold everywhere except my feet, usually the first place that would get cold. Danner’s are the best.
So as a Navy CAPT you were on inflatable boats? Interesting.
I wonder if there is a reason they call it a Tropical boot and not a Jungle boot?
While the Danner boot looks interesting and might have a minimal break-in period, I wonder if it is superior to the McRae Jungle boot (substituting nylon for the cotton upper)?
McRae has been making jungle boots for over 50 years and if tested side-by-side with the Danner offering, in a true jungle environment, for a longer test, measured at a minimum in months, which would be preferred or better?
A true jungle environment goes through gear faster than just about anything and I would not expect any boot to last more than six months, but McRae figured out long ago how to make a very successful boot for jungle operations and I am not convinced that the Danner offering is an improvement.
This boots have questionable design:
1. No PU midsole. It may be hidden inside the outsole, but there is no such information on website.
2. The outsole is glued, unlike other issued modern US boots (except some hiking/mountain models). Not good for tough simple mil-spec boots.
3. Stitching in the wear area (sides of the front)