In November McRae will relaunch the OD Green paneled Jungle Boot (model 7189) produced with the original Panama tread. There’s one update; speed laces like in the early 90s model.
McRae starting making these boots in 1967. The 7189 is made 100% in the USA, features a 1 year warranty and will be available for purchase in November at www.mcraefootwear.com/product/vietnam-era-jungle-boot.
These are truly outstanding. I’ve had a pair of these for several years and the soles handle mud better than any other boot I have ever tried or owned. Mud is evil – it is both sticky and slippery at the same time. A real “jungle” is truly brutal to all gear and most of what I see these days as wet weather or jungle boots would not do well for a long term usage in a true jungle.
If McRrae ever made this boot and substituted OD Green cordura or Coyote cordura, I would purchase immediately.
McRrae is a company well deserving of support.
Coyote cordura:
https://www.mcraefootwear.com/product/hot-weather-coyote-boot-w-panama-outsole/8190
I have a pair of these boots, and I love them.
Sizing, for me, was standard military boot: one size smaller than my shoe size.
The boots were initially loose, but I think this is intentional, due to the cotton fabric uppers.
They quickly shrank down to a proper fit, with water and wear.
They just need to include the Saran insoles!
What I never find is a quality boot with both a Panamá sole and a side zipper. Pl
Probably because any real quality boot will not have a side zipper. Worst idea ever for serious work/weight.
Sidezips are find for traipsing around the streets. But, I’ve seen so many failures, malfunctions, and injuries from sidezips.
Oh man I cannot wait to replace the pair I used to have.
$171.95 – Good luck! That is a crazy price for jungle boots!
Esp since they’re not, as far as I know, authorized to wear in a uniform. Could be wrong on that. These are no doubt for the Instagram warriors.
eh to each their own
The original name boot was Vibrant soled
The OG Vietnam jungle boots had a Vibram sole, but it was replaced by the superior Panama sole.
Really good boots but way over priced….120 dollars more then a year and a half ago
I like the addition of speed lacing. They should also consider a high-top version like I saw in the 90s. The 8″ upper is a bit low
Best design for hot weather boot ever… not like suede/nubuk leather stuff we see today paraded as “jungle boot”. But the price? C’mon McRae, you want to sell to soldiers or just some rich wannabes?