USMC RAT Temperate Weather Combat Boots
- SKU
- USMC-RTWCB
Description
Marine Corps RAT Boot
The RAT (Rugged All Terrain) Temperate Weather boot was developed with the United States Marine Corps for cool, wet conditions, roughly 27°F to 65°F (-3°C to 18°C). It is built for long days on mixed ground where your feet need to stay dry and the sole needs to hold. Marines wear it in the field, and it suits hunters, hikers and collectors who want the genuine issue boot rather than a commercial lookalike.
Features
- Nubuck And 1000D Nylon Upper — Full-grain nubuck leather, sanded to a soft napped finish, is paired with 1000 denier nylon panels, a heavy, tightly woven fabric that resists scuffs and abrasion.
- Gore-Tex Waterproof Lining — The military-issue lining uses a Gore-Tex membrane that keeps water out while letting sweat vapor escape.
- Polyurethane Toe And Heel Caps — Coated caps over the toe and heel take the wear from rocks, brush and ladder rungs where leather would scuff first.
- Vibram Lugged Outsole — A Vibram 360 Dri-Ice sole with deep, multi-directional lugs grips loose dirt and slick surfaces.
- Speed Lace Closure — Open hooks on the upper four positions and eyelets below let you lace up and tighten the ankle quickly.
- 8-Inch Shaft — The 8 in (20 cm) shaft gives ankle support and keeps debris out without the weight of a taller boot.
- Eagle, Globe And Anchor Heel — The Marine Corps emblem is embossed on the outer heel cap, marking the boot as Corps-issue footwear.
- Coyote Brown Colorway — Leather, nylon, laces and sole are all matched in the coyote brown the Marine Corps authorizes with its utility uniform.
- Made In The USA — Manufactured in the United States under military contract.
Issue Specification
This is the temperate weather version of the RAT boot, produced under Marine Corps contract by makers including Wellco and Danner. The upper is double-stitched throughout and sits on a stitched welt above the Vibram sole, with a round toe and a padded leather collar. Because it was built to the Corps' own specification, the boot carries the materials and fittings the Marines chose for field use, which is why collectors and working outdoorsmen seek out issue pairs.
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Solid bootsThese 10R USMC RAT boots are legit, and way more comfortable than I expected right out of the box. The ankle support is real, no weird hot spots after eight hours of walking rough terrain. Only thing is they are pretty stiff until you work it in, ngl took me like three days before it loosened up enough to feel natural. My buddy wore the same model and said his broke in faster but I think that's just how these go. For genuine Marine Corps issue boots at this price I cant complain too much.
genuine ankle support on uneven ground
comfortable for long days once broken inTakes a few wears to feel natural
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RAT Marine Corps bootsAmazing boots! Got the Gore-Tex version and they're NOT too warm for warmer weather! Heavy duty, and great fit! A little hard to get on / off at first due to the Gore-Tex bootie, but awesome everyday wear!
Waterproof, hard toe and heel, and durable
Hard to put on / take off for first week or so
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Good Wellco Example Know What You're Getting vs. DannerFrom a collection standpoint these are interesting because the RAT contract was split between at least two manufacturers. Danner being the more commonly discussed and Wellco being the less glamorous but equally legit USMC-contract builder. My pair from Keepshooting is the flat-collar variant consistent with production runs from the late 2000s to early 2010s, and the leather anchor-and-globe toe and heel cap reinforcements are correctly rendered. The insole has contractor markings consistent with DLA footwear contracts of that era. Compared side-by-side with my 2006 pull-tab Danner temperate pair, the Wellco sole unit looks nearly identical both use the Vibram design but the upper leather on the Wellco is marginally thinner. The Gore-Tex sock on these is intact and uncompromised, which is actually my main concern with any NOS temperate RAT since the Danner Reddit community has documented the Gore-Tex sock separating from the footbed on some pairs after years of storage. These have none of that. Worth noting: the temperate version has no drain holes (unlike the hot weather RATs), so don't confuse them if you're in a truly wet environment you want the temperate, and if you want to drain water fast you want the hot weather version. A solid, authentic piece of late-GWOT era USMC footwear history.
Legitimate USMC surplus with correct contractor-era markings and flat-collar construction
Gore-Tex sock intact no separation issues common to some stored pairs
Correctly rendered anchor-and-globe leather cap reinforcementsWellco upper leather is marginally thinner than Danner-contract pairs
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Best work boot I've bought in yearsBought these for construction work after my last pair of Red Wings gave out. Size 10R fit true to my usual boot size. First thing you notice they're TIGHT to get on that first time. Like, really tight. But thats by design, theyre meant to stay locked on once youre laced up. After about a week of break-in, the nubuck softened up nicely and now theyre my go-to. The 1000D nylon upper takes abuse from rebar and concrete without tearing, and the Vibram-style lug pattern grips decent on wet surfaces. For the money? Cant beat it. Way better value than dropping $180 on civilian work boots.
True to size once broken in
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Bought for my husband, he loves themGot these as a gift and he hasnt taken them off lol. Says there comfortable enough for long days on his feet. Only thing he mentioned was he swapped the insoles out pretty quick for some gel ones he already had.
Great price for the quality
Stock insoles are just okay