Went through two sets of Ft. Lewis and a Elk hunter since the early nineties. Have another set of Elk hunters about ready to go and a backup pair of Rain Forests still going strong. I have a set of desert Mendles I've ran in combat and like them a bunch. Was thinking highly of running GoreTex Mendles or Lowas for my next pair. The Brits that had both lowa and mendle always liked the lowas more. The ankle support is impressive for both.
Last edited by Rogue; 10/13/11.
