ripple soles?

[VMI_Marine]

Any thoughts or opinions on the ripple soles? Good, bad, indifferent? If bad or indifferent, what do you recommend?

[extremetacticalgear]

Hello VMI_Marine,

I do not know all about them as of yet, still have a pair out in the field and waiting for some more eval to come back. So far, I only heard nothing but good. The only concern is how long the soles will last and if they hold up to field conditions. If you have read my thread on these new boots then you have seen that your 'compadre's' on the tarmac are 'lovin' them. I'm from the law enforcement community so I do not know what your position is but I have several S.F. guys wanting to buy some. Just the info I have so far.

extremetacticalgear
www.extremetacticalgear.com (http://www.extremetacticalgear.com)
Extreme Tactical Gear for the serious Professional.

[MARK92A]

I had a pair of Issue Black Jungles resoled with the ripple soles, they have lasted me thru numerous field problems, and a couple of NTC rotations, and they are still going strong. The biggest thing to make sure of if you are getting resoled is the quality of the sole itself and how they bond it on there. Ususally with resoleing you get what you pay for. Here at Hood, $40 or so is the going rate for a good resoleing job.

The new Altimas with the ripple sole just hit one of the surplus stores here, and at 79.99, he cant keep them on the shelves.

[extremetacticalgear]

Hey VMI_Marine,

If you are interested in a pair, go to my site and sign up for the military discount and then I will make you a deal on a pair that you cannot refuse. Just in case you are interested.

Thanks,

extremetacticalgear www.extremetacticalgear.com (http://www.extremetacticalgear.com)
Extreme Tactical Gear for the serious Professional.

[MARK92A]

So whats the price for the "deal on a pair that you cannot refuse"???? Post it, maybe you will generate sales from it..

[extremetacticalgear]

OK, Here it is,

All you guys out there in the field, just call me up and register and I have the new Altama Ripple Jungle Boots in both Black and O.D. for $75.00 + $3.00 shipping and handling. This is a real deal since our site sells them for $89.95 + 10% discount for military/law enforcement and shipping. This offer will not last forever, just a promotional gimmick for the boots.

Phone: 1-877-558-8429

extremetacticalgear www.extremetacticalgear.com (http://www.extremetacticalgear.com)
Extreme Tactical Gear for the serious Professional.

[VMI_Marine]

Whoa, hold the press there, I just may take you up on that, but I need to deposit a check tomorrow before I can order them. I'm getting my Altama leathers resoled with ripple soles right now. The only problem is the possible Marine Corps move to new boots this summer. I'm not sure if we'll be wearing the brown suede boots with the new woodland cammies or not.

[whisky8]

VMI,
I've used the ripple soles on old jungle boots which worked well, but they wore out rather quickly. The ripple sole tend to use a softer rubber which is comfortable, but they get eaten up quickly by asphalt.

W8

[E19]

Ripple soles have been around since the 60's. I had them on a pair of jumpboots and they were very comfortable, but as Whiskey8 said the wear out rapidly on pavement. Personally, I would rather have the soles of my boots wear out then my knees and back. With the hi-tech insoles available today the soles can be somewhat harder.

[VMI_Marine]

I'm hoping they'll help to enhance my current best setup, which is a pair of Altama leathers in 10.5W (I normally wear regulars) with Dr Scholl's insoles that I picked up at OCS. I'd been using them for inspection boots, decided to give them another go on a ruckmarch since I had added the insoles, and they seemed to do very well.

[whisky8]

My personal experiance has been that the softer soled boots always tend to be more comfortable. The drawback to this is that the soft soled boots wear out quickly, and if you're carrying a heavy load your feet will blister quicker with soft soled boots. Raichle boots are great as long as the climate is not to hot or cold. Nice firm sole, I've walked 30+ miles in Raichles carrying a load with no blisters...

W8

[murphquake]

I've been wearing a pair of intermediate cold boots at work (on my footsies for 8 hours a day) for about 3 months now and they are very comfortable, even more so than my favorite pair of knapps, call me back in a few winters and I'll give you my final verdict. They're so sweet I'm dreading the warm weather coming and them being too warm. Thanks mark!
-bill
"Happy birthday Ralph, I love you, even though you are fucking disgusting." - Atom and His Package

[extremetacticalgear]

Hey Murph,

If you want a comfy summer work boot, try the ripple's. They are by far my best seller. I'm selling them like hot cakes right now. I thought I read somewhere that you worked flight line duty? Maybe, it was somebody else. Sorry if I'm mistaken. Also, did your package get there o.k.? We have made the full transition to Extreme Tactical Gear and the new pages are up and running. We have the ripple's at a special price, only through March. It's not advertised on our web, I'm only offering it to military/law enforcement customers. Call us if you want the March discount, after that 10% off our web prices.

Come see us!
extremetacticalgear www.extremetacticalgear.com (http://www.extremetacticalgear.com)

[murphquake]

Yep, thanks. Close, but no ceegar... i work at JFK airport, but not on the ramp, customer service, tell people where the bathroom is when they're standing at the urinal already (or so it seems =-) Package came all is great, THANKS! probably gonna stick with cop shoes for the summer, the outlet is walking dist. from my apt. Thanks again
-bill
"No more lies!" - Bouncing Souls "Joe Lies (When He Cries)" 10 punk rock points to whoever tells me what classic '80s movie they got the title from first =8^}

[Badwolf]

Does anyone know of a place I could mail my old green jungle boots, to get a ripple sole put on them?

[RipperTOW]

Was given advice that the best way to full-custom out leather combat boots is to remove the toe/heel cup and put on a ripple sole that has a reverse tread on the heel for traction on up and downslopes. Given that I am a former Marine, I wouldn't know the first thing about "custom gear," since when I was in wearing non-issue shoelaces was grounds for NJP :eek: !

So, nine years later I'm finally ready to get a fully customized pair of LPCs. Problem is, I can't find these reverse-direction ripple soles anywhere on the web (and I live in Houston, not exactly a treasure trove of surplus/outfitters). Anyone have a lead on where I can track down a pair? Preferally attached to the boots, but on their own will do.

Any other recommendations on getting leather boots up to speed? I know about saddle soap and neat's-foot oil, but any other good formulas would be appreciated.

[Polar Bear]

Ripper try your local shoe repair shop.

[Ratliff]

http://www.altama.com/ripplesoleboots.htm

Dont know if this is what ur lookin for or not

[Hoepoe]

Just a thougt:

Would't wearing nin-standard/non-issue boots cause confusion when tracking or patroling?

Hoepoe

[RipperTOW]

I've solved my problem. Thanks everyone.

[SGTROCK]

i know that you have resolved your dilemma but in the future you can also try DiamondBackTactical it is Denny Chalkers company and does carry the boots you are looking for also.He is on my advisory board and so I go through his company when I need gear sometimes.

ROCK

[RipperTOW]

Thanks Rock. I'll probably still use 'em on my Christmas List:D .

[Sneaky SF Dude]

Jesus, Mary and Joseph - first those covers over in iraq and now this? RAT!!!!!!