Vast range of combat boots now, some (issue types) very uncomfortable, not very durable, etc, etc cost cutting once again. Some units are now getting much better civilian style combat boots like Lowa (some UK Regiments anyway) and some more specialist regiments in many countries try various boots and get a personal choice. Lowa, Danner, Altberg, Rocky, Bates, Aku, the list is long. But combat boots now can mean anything as combat is broad. Some are made for varying roles, patrol, assault, long range recce, maritime, air assaults, urban warfare, desert, jungle, etc, etc some high leg, some not so a lot to think about for an all rounder boot. Some of the very good civilian specialist boot designers and manufacturers work with military units and private military contractors to develop and test boots and these from experience are the most durable. That said it can still be hard to find a good all rounder and never rule out a good civi none combat boot. My search continues but getting close I reckon.... Zamberlan, Lowa, Aku keep coming up and had good expeirences with all so those in my top list at present as well as Bates again if I can track any down like my current all rounders. Thanks all DJ.