Great boot. (4) good solid wear days and they were broke in to my comfort. The toe box is a bit bigger than I’m used to. Put my own insert in to lift arches. Solid construction as one would expect from Altama. Love the brand since I was in. Still going!!
Thank you for the great feedback and continued support. We’re glad to hear your ALTAMA® Helios with Soles by Michelin® broke in quickly and delivered the comfort and durability you expect. The Helios is designed with a slightly roomier toe box to allow natural toe splay, improve stability, and support long hours on your feet.
All ALTAMA® footbeds are fully removable, so using your own arch-support insert is a great way to customize fit and comfort. We’re honored to have earned your trust over the years, and we truly appreciate you continuing to choose ALTAMA®.
Very comfortable with plenty of room.
Thank you for the field report. Glad to have hit the mark for you.
I love these boots. I bought them two-ish months before Ranger School and broke them in before attending Pre-Ranger.
They broke in great and felt amazing on my feet. I wore them daily through Ranger and they held up great. They remove moisture effectively and the soles are great for any operation.
The only reason I'm not giving them 5 stars is due to the fabric lace routing on the side of the boot. I had multiple tear on me over time and I had to punch holes in the leather to reroute the laces properly.
I would recommend removing the fabric, punching a gromet in the leather and route the laces through a hard point. Other than that, great boots. I will have a pair before Sapper and any other future challenges.
Outstanding work completing Ranger School—and glad the Helios SBM carried you through the grind. Appreciate the heads-up on the side lace routing; tearing shouldn’t slow any operator down. I’ll pass your suggestion on to Product Development for review. Thanks for trusting Altama for the next challenge.
— Sarge | Mission Support
Currently overseas...I have yet to receive my order after almost 1.5 months from ordering. If possible, I'll update review upon receipt.
Thank you for alerting us to this issue. We have escalated this situation within Customer Service. Please keep an eye out for comms regarding your order.
Wore these without breaking in for Oklahoma deer season this year. Standard boot socks on warm day, wool when slightly colder, no issues. Prefer lace up versus slip ons due to a few old ankle injuries. These boots remind me of the jungle and desert boots of the 1990s, but modernized… Happy with them, five stars.
- 5 stars: 3 (60%)
- 4 stars: 1 (20%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
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- 1 star: 1 (20%)
Great boot. (4) good solid wear days and they were broke in to my comfort. The toe box is a bit bigger than I’m used to. Put my own insert in to lift arches. Solid construction as one would expect from Altama. Love the brand since I was in. Still going!!
Thank you for the great feedback and continued support. We’re glad to hear your ALTAMA® Helios with Soles by Michelin® broke in quickly and delivered the comfort and durability you expect. The Helios is designed with a slightly roomier toe box to allow natural toe splay, improve stability, and support long hours on your feet.
All ALTAMA® footbeds are fully removable, so using your own arch-support insert is a great way to customize fit and comfort. We’re honored to have earned your trust over the years, and we truly appreciate you continuing to choose ALTAMA®.
Very comfortable with plenty of room.
Thank you for the field report. Glad to have hit the mark for you.
I love these boots. I bought them two-ish months before Ranger School and broke them in before attending Pre-Ranger.
They broke in great and felt amazing on my feet. I wore them daily through Ranger and they held up great. They remove moisture effectively and the soles are great for any operation.
The only reason I'm not giving them 5 stars is due to the fabric lace routing on the side of the boot. I had multiple tear on me over time and I had to punch holes in the leather to reroute the laces properly.
I would recommend removing the fabric, punching a gromet in the leather and route the laces through a hard point. Other than that, great boots. I will have a pair before Sapper and any other future challenges.
Outstanding work completing Ranger School—and glad the Helios SBM carried you through the grind. Appreciate the heads-up on the side lace routing; tearing shouldn’t slow any operator down. I’ll pass your suggestion on to Product Development for review. Thanks for trusting Altama for the next challenge.
— Sarge | Mission Support
Currently overseas...I have yet to receive my order after almost 1.5 months from ordering. If possible, I'll update review upon receipt.
Thank you for alerting us to this issue. We have escalated this situation within Customer Service. Please keep an eye out for comms regarding your order.
Wore these without breaking in for Oklahoma deer season this year. Standard boot socks on warm day, wool when slightly colder, no issues. Prefer lace up versus slip ons due to a few old ankle injuries. These boots remind me of the jungle and desert boots of the 1990s, but modernized… Happy with them, five stars.