Palladium Boots Men's Pampa Hi Originale Canvas Boots

I got my first pair of Palladiums when I was on active duty. Having worn (and worn out) dozens of brands and styles, I can say definitively that most of the tactical footwear out there is bulky, badly designed for wear (probably due to designers trying to make them look "indestructible" with huge stitching and webbing) and they were super tough on feet and knees. This was especially apparent when I was standing or travelling on foot while doing 12+ hour shifts or deployments. One day, a visitor came to the base where I was working wearing a pair of Palladiums. I asked about them because they looked like the old, cheap canvas "Israeli commando boots" I used to see in surplus catalogs, but these were nowhere near as cheaply made. The visitor knew a little about the brand, advised me that Palladiums had indeed made boots at some past time for the IDF, but that they currently sold boots as a fashion brand. The key takeaway was that the visitor swore on them as the most comfortable footwear they ever owned. I decided to try some out and managed to find some that passed within our uniform requirements. Short end to a long story: I now *live* in these. High top, baggy, pampa, doesn't matter. Every pair of about 7 or 8 I have bought since then has fit superbly, are light weight, and has held up to plenty of punishment for at least 2-3 years. Usually I replace them for cosmetic reasons rather than because they were genuinely worn out. They look great, meander the line between tactical and streetwear well enough that it's no problem to put them with either a uniform or any casual outfit. I sometimes even have strangers compliment them or ask about them, which is not a usual thing with boots. If I have on critique, I just wish Palladium could get their act together with the supply. These things are onky sold in a few places and they are constantly running out of most sizes and colors. I generally have to hunt for a few weeks until what I wanted is refreshed in a tiny run or in a slightly different style. TLDR: These *are* the boots you are looking for.

Always comfy and reliable with class.

I have wider foot so I got men’s size 7 that equals women size 8 1/2 and I absolutely love them. The soul is pretty firm so I had to put some cushion in the insole, but the shoe is very stable. The quality is amazing. I definitely would like to get another color.

Like numerous people have said, you should order these about 1/2 size larger than what you normally wear. I normally wear a 10, but ordered the 10 1/2 and the fit is absolutely perfect. My feet don't slide around in them at all and I have plenty of wiggle room for my toes. I don't feel like I'm even wearing shoes at all. As for build quality, they seem durable, the canvas has a nice thickness to it and it has double stitching all around. The insoles look a bit sketchy, but it's easy enough to remove them and replace with the insoles of your choice. The one downside is they are a bit slippery on wet floors, I don't know if this is because the soles are still brand new, I'll have to see if wet traction improves after they have been broken in a bit. Update 6/24/17. After three weeks of ownership I replaced the crappy insoles with a nice pair of gel ones, and they have gone from very comfortable to downright heavenly. One slightly annoying thing is the spaces between the lugs in the heel are the perfect size for trapping small rocks, twigs, etc., so expect to pick up a few if you walk over any areas with gravel or mulch.

I'll update this as I continue to wear them. Day 1: Unpacking These boots were comfortable out of the box. The fit is exact and perfect in comparison to the Converse All-Star high tops. Do yourself a favor and get fitted for a pair of Chuck T's if you're unsure about Palladium fitment. They're exactly the same in both room and feel. Obviously the Palladium Pampa Hi's have a more aggressive tread; but that's beside the point. The higher tread and more pliable sole make these about 1.4x more comfortable than a pair of Converse Chuck Highs. These are, also, not much heavier than the Converse. I'll repeat this comparison further, I'm sure. The wear-in isn't as bad as other hiking boots I've encountered. There's no sore ankle or ball-of-foot skin wear for me. The upper mate-stitching isn't obvious when walking / wearing for the first time. The upper canvas is, too, pliable just like the lower soles. The laces seem tough now but I wonder how much pulling / tugging will adversely affect their reliability. I'll continue to keep my focus on these; as I don't typically trust cotton bound laces on boots. A length of paracord might fit better and last longer. I'm only 3 days deep into these boots but, so far, am impressed. The light-weight mixed with obvious flexibility and military-style looks are great so far. Next week I'll continue to test, outside an urban environment, with a short hike with mild grade. My previous all leather boots proved to be too heavy and non-flexible for a comfortable walk through the light grade. Great gear thus far.. Day 7: These boots have only become more comfortable! There's a small seam overlap in the right boot on the outer side where the upper meets the forward canvas that bent downward and caused discomfort until forced in the opposite direction. Otherwise, I've worn these EVERY day for about 9 to 10 hours straight and have not felt any other discomfort. The sole is very forgiving and rather soft; which helped on the trail today. I walked mostly dirt path but took my dog up into some sturdy rocks and had no trouble keeping up with him. The ankle support isn't strong. I'm sure to either pack or pre-wrap my ankles with athletic/waterproof wrap on my next hike just in-case. I've not noticed much wear on the sole tread, either, which is entirely surprising. I tend to wear the insides of previous shoes and soles quicker than the outside; I've not seen this same wear pattern with these.. YET. I'm not sure that they're entirely worn in, as I've not noticed any age marks in the top/upper yet. Though, these are surely more pliable than any other canvas-upper boot that I've purchased yet. Not bad at all for $55.

Ein wirklich toller Schuh und eine großartige Marke. Bequem, warm und nichts zu bemängeln. Ich werde weiterhin Palladium kaufen - bin ein großer Fan geworden.

Es igual al de la publicidad

Great

Tres jolie est confortable, je recommande vivement

Era da anni che volevo comprare un paio di Palladium. Decisamente fantastiche, solide, leggerissime (scordatevi gli stivaloni da 5kg l'uno), questo modello fatto di tela e gomma protegge e fa la sua figura. Caratteristiche per via della loro "punta" gommata, attira gli sguardi. Se devo trovare un difetto, alcune cuciture potrebbero dare un po' più fastidio di altre se siete come me fanatici della scarpa stretta. Vi consiglio di togliere e rimettere le spighette facendo fare dei giri migliori di come escono dalla scatola. Consigliatissime