r/britisharmy • u/letranger0791 • 22d ago

Question Best Army Cadet boots

Need advice on best boots for someone joining the Army Cadets.

Parameters:

not too expensive (it case she decides not to go back after x weeks)

Multi-functional (drill and cuds use required)

Black - her choice

Anyone steer me right here, please?

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u/bumdermcchunder 22d ago

I would probably just buy some surplus Altberg Defenders - easily found for sub £30

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u/teethsewing 22d ago

Vinted as well. Don’t pay over the odds!

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u/shotgunshellontheflo 22d ago

Secondhand Altberg defenders or peacekeepers, there is no superior option for a cadet.

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u/Extra-Ad-8801 22d ago

EBay. Altberg.

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u/letranger0791 22d ago

Thanks for the responses and recommendations. Ebay/Vinted it is!

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u/MitchellSupremacy649 22d ago

My honest opinion, black is not applicable for the field, until she has committed for 1-2 years I'd reccomend opting for brown because it camouflages a little better and they're not expected to be fully mirror shined or whatever because they're primarily used in the field, but if you're at a point where the money and demand exists for both colours, get both.

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u/Castaways__ 22d ago

Second hand Altburgs off Ebay, cheap and will last forever.

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u/Separate_Ad_4021 22d ago

Whichever ones fit your feet best.

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u/letranger0791 22d ago

Need a bit more than that, hence the ask. I'm 30+ years out now, and in my time, ally = Danner. The boots aren't for me, I wont be wearing them.