User Review: Wellco TuffKushion Jungle Boot

These are similar to Altama military issue jungle boots, but are made by Wellco, a lesser known, but more experienced company. They have leather uppers with breathable and durable 1000d Cordura nylon sides with a web ankle support. A padded tongue is also made of nylon. The boot is much improved over standard military boots. It features Wellco's exclusive TuffKushion sole, which has a more comfortable midsole, designed with athletic shoe cushioning in mind. The sole is also of a different rubber and tread pattern. It really does make a difference. They are some of the most comfortable boots I've worn. I used them for a canoe expedition in Canada, and my feet stayed wet the whole time, and portaging was not a problem. I never had any foot problems. One feature you can't find on "commercial" boots is the drain holes. This allows water to drain quickly, and the Cordura sides will dry faster too. The one negative thing is that the TuffKushion soles don't seem to be as durable as the standard soles. Hiking over rough rocks has worn them quite a bit, but it shouldn't really be a problem. Very tough, and comfortable. Good boot for the money, especially if you need a boot for wet environments, where Gore-Tex won't help.