Side by Side Comparison of: Arider vs Rothco

Perfect boots for the price. The sizing and style was perfect. They fit pretty comfortably. It was a little different seeing them in person; they are not as shiny, which I was worried about once I bought them. I replaced the shoe laces for a shorter, thicker one so I can tie off mid way. The zipper on the side makes it easier and quicker to put on.

These boots were exactly what I expected. They're durable, look fantastic, and do a great job of keeping my feet and ankles protected and secure. I give them 5 stars even though I had two problems with them. 1: the shoelaces are not good quality, and they ripped a little after I bought them. All I had to do was simply replace them with black boot laces and now they're perfectly fine and strong. 2: the size was larger than what I anticipated. They're not extremely large on me, but they are larger than what I was expecting a size 9 to be. Overall I love them, and I wear them every time I'm in long pants.

Just bought these for motorcycle riding, just wanted a solid, cheap pair of hard boots and wham, they arrived and they look INCREDIBLE, you can not belive how good these look for the price. Haven't worn them much yet but they seem to be pretty solid, great comfortable sole, sturdy but not stiff or tight. I'm a 10.5 but based on the ratings I ordered a 10 and they fit perfect, go half or one full size smaller. These DO NOT have that smell issue that most synthetic boots have, smell nice and new, even the box is shockingly good and stylish.Beautiful, comfortable boots for motorcycle riding or just casual use, UNBEATABLE for the price.

Fantastic boots. I'm a boot fanatic so when I saw these babies I had to get them. They fit great, they're comfortable to walk in granted I don't hike or anything in them, they're not meant for that. I believe they're mean to be casual dress boots, not your everyday rugged military boot. So don't mistreat them, though they do not appear to be cheaply made, or at least my pair isn't. Still, take care of them, they're delicate things. I want mine to look smashing everyday I wear them.

These boots are an amazing buy for the price. I was honestly expecting a much more inferior, semi-disposable product and I am really pleased. I wear them a few times a week and I love them. I put some nice inserts in them to improve the arch support and they feel fantastic, but they really felt ok without them. The ankle portion is fairly stiff so definetely wear some tall socks when you first start wearing them to protect your ankles. It's hard to tell they are pleather, I am just really happy with these boots. They look great with a 90's grunge look and also look good with some bootcut jeans.

I wear an 11-11 1/2. Bought the 12 because I knew they would run small (China). Perfect fitment. Very high quality. Looks top shelf and for cheap! Go to a big retailer and look at the crazy prices for the same kind or in most cases, a lesser quality boot. These look great with jeans or dress slacks. Totally interchangeable. I lam happy to have them. Great buy!

Good quality, well-constructed boot. They are somewhat spacious inside, but that's fine because they won't be too tight after you install some comfort padding. They are an inexpensive combat boot, folks, so don't expect them to feel like a pair of $150 hiking boots - and they do take awhile to break in. If you have tender little tootsies, these may not be the boot for you. If you are searching for something cheap, yet rugged, go ahead and grab a pair.

I usually wear a 10.5 so I originally bought the 10. Those were two big so I returned them and got the size 9, which fits perfectly. They do have an odor when you first get them, but it goes away after a couple months of leaving them out.

Exactly like the ones that were cut off of me in Afghanistan.

So far great boots. Good use some insoles if you plan on doing much walking or standing. I use them for motorcycle riding.The SMELL is like that of strong tar. I've aired them, used leather cleaner, and weeks later they still have some odor.Update: almost a year later and still holding strong

I believe that there are bogus knock-offs, third parties, and used boots from people saying they are new messing up the REAL boots reviews since Ive read them all and see the trend and where it leads to. All I know is I just recieved my boots today, Fast shipping thank you, and wore them all day w/o any feet hurting or soles falling off eyelets popping off what have you! After the full use of a day in these boots I pulled them off and my feet were not totally hurting. I would still say, YES put in a size 12 gel insole! YES buy a size smaller as the 11 is the 12! And last and really the least of my worries, YES they do smell like kerosene and that is ok its not that bad really!! These are quality boots for the least expense and I dont have a bad thing to say about them at all so Do your due diligence and make sure you are buying the Rothco brand FROM ROTHCO and you too will be excitedly surprised at how well the purchase turned out to be and just how quick Amazon will get them into your hands and onto your feet. GREAT BOOT, GREAT STYLE, GREAT PRICE, GREAT SHIPPING Four greats equal a purchase in my book!!

Pros-Vulcanized rubber sole - non vulcanized always last around 2 months.2.Love jungle boots - see 3,4 &53.Lightwieght - very light on feet.4.No break in period - no sore feet.5.Keeps feet dry, cool and comfortable - just don't wear them in winter.Cons- Panama sole - never ever on wet indoor surface(Working as a Meat Cutter at a grocery store.).2.Came in at 8" high instead of 9" - Top edge of boot rests right above ankle.3.Doesn't work with 9 hole quick release zipper- because their 8" instead of 9".4.Never wear them in winter - take bus year round feet will freeze in these.Really love how comfortable the jungle boots are.if they made a vulcanized rubber rippled sole(all I've found were just rubber.) I'd buy them every time.These are great in 3" of water or mud.Use them 6 days a week for 10 hours a day.Make sure you get good inserts if you stand or walk all day(gel works best.).By the time I get home every day my feet don't hurt when I take these off.Another great point is your feet don't sweat in these.

Great Item.

We looked everywhere .. Was hesitant to order boots online because of the various sizes.These came in and I knew instantly the style would fit him perfectly. He tried them on and said they were more comfortable than his sneakers I knew they were a winner! It's hard to make him smile and these did!I didn't do 5stars simply because we haven't had them long enough to judge wear and tear but for the price how bad can it be?Thanks Amazon!

Good value for the price (if you get it when it's on sale). Yes it's much lower quality than a three hundred dollar redwing but this boot is priced accordingly. You would only want to use this as a casual boot--not for hiking or working in--I expect it will not last long. The description said to go one size higher--this was not needed--but I'll take advantage of the extra room by wearing a nice heavy sock. Which may be very good idea as there's little to no insulation and if you're gonna wear this in the winter you'll freeze fast without a good sock. Love the color

For the price it if great but I wish there was more space in the toes. I had to get a shoo spreader to make the toes wider but other than that the price is great and as for the smell everybody is complaining about they smell like real leather that have never been used. The smell is not as horrible as everyone makes it out to be. I have had real leather boots before and I kind of like the smell (Nostalgia and all) like that new car smell it goes a way in a very short time.

Very nice boots, but they were to small for me so I give them to my Son. They were a prefect fit for him he is a coordinator for the us government and have move around and walk a lot. He told me that they were so comfortable that at times he forget they were on his feet until someone wouldcompliment the boots. And from handling, looking, and seeing the fine detail in the make up of the boots I trust and also know that his every word is true. Thank You

the first pair of boots I every purchased were from JCpenny's for about $100. After owning and loving them for about 2 weeks they fell apart. I purchased these assuming they would meet the same fate, I mean, they are $30 so there's no way they would hold up as well right? well I was pleasantly surprised as these have held up for months and still look/feel great

Yes, they do run big! My daughter usually gets a 4 in her Converse. I had to get her a size 2 in these boots. We first went to a shop nearby that carried them. The salesman there told us they run very large and brought her out a size 3. That was still too big. She actually could get into a size 1, but it was tight and would be uncomfortable to wear for long. I ended up ordering the 2 online. The size 2 fits her great. She likes the way they feel and look. We have not field tested them, yet.

I wanted to get a pair of boots to go out and walk in creeks, fish, or hike in that didn't cost too much and can handle being soaked and draining out so I'm very satisfied with these. Theres basically no lining so an insole is a good idea if the hard bottom will hurt your feet or back. As for me, I'm only walking around in them for a few hours at a time so the rugged nature of the boot does not bother me. With the way I like to run around the woods these boots give the the confidence that I cant be hurt by and trash or glass I could step on in the water but also I'm protected Water Moccasins or copperheads. If your concerned about how strongly they smell of rubber when you unpackage them then you better get walking in some water and the scent will go away when you break them in.

Worked excellently and were very durable. A bit big but they were very useful overall. I recommend that you buy one to two sizes larger than what you usually wear and get some insoles to go with it.

I ordered a pair of these cheap Chinese made boots after looking at several pairs of the genuine article at a local army surplus store. I obviously did not expect the quality to be even close to the the real American made 1970's boots so I was not disappointed with the quality in that sense. Potential buyers should note that these boots are sized like a quality American made work boot. IE: I wear a size 11 shoe but my Red Wing work boots are a size 9.5. I ordered these boots in a 9.5 and they fit as well as can be expected. The insoles are hard and flat with almost no cushion to them so after one day of use I added a set of cheap work boot insoles that I had lying around which greatly improved the comfort. Overall a good boot for the money, I suspect the glued on sole will start to fall off after about a year of use but I've had $100 boots that didn't last as well as these have so far.

After reading mixed reviews on various jungle boots available, I was prepared for disappointment. They do smell bad when new as reported (like solvents or petroleum), but my use is in swamps and marshes, so they're smelling quite a bit worse already. They are light and comfortable - I ordered a half-size too large because I wear thick, wool socks over a cotton sock for comfort. They do well in wet, mucky conditions, and rinse off fairly well, and "pump" the water out through the canvas and arch holes quite well. I can't speak to durability since I've only had them a week, but for the price if they last the summer, I'll be pleased. Recommended for aquatic, wet, marshy uses and do well on dry land, too.UPDATE: These were not as durable as I hoped. For hard, field use, only expect about a year before the canvas starts tearing and the seams start pulling. And the smell really never goes away. What is that stuff!

Some what loose fit because I'm a 7.5 and ordered an eight. Not much of a problem though after getting some gel insoles that are much needed for these since there's not much done in the way to make them too comfortable which is expected from the price. The leather on it is tough and durable and has taken even to light abrasions on it yet after a week of usage. Just bear in mind during the process of breaking them in your feet will be slightly uncomfortable and you will need some kind of insole for added comfort, and if you a half size like me you may want to keep it a size down then depending on how you like them too feel.All together there pretty nice aside from the comfort.

Laces on right boot was messed up. I'm able use it but 2 good laces would have been better and a 4 star rating.

I've ordered these boots from the 'other' site several times and love them. They are not the highest quality and if worn everyday, don't expect to get more than 6 months out of them before the sole starts to pull apart. Sometimes it can be fixed with a little shoe-goo but usually not. The leather itself rips. I like the boots so I keep buying them... and they are cheap so no real loss.All this said, if ordering from Amazon, check the sixe on the boot before discarding the box. I've ordered twice from Amazon in 6 weeks and both boxes were correctly marked but the boots inside were a smaller size and different color. The color in the ad is pure tan and shiny; a nice dressy look. The color delivered was the same tan but covered over with a black-ish color. Made to look rustic, I guess. Not bad looking at all but not the color ordered. I threw the box out on the first order before verifying the size so I couldn't return them. Obviously I returned the second pair and may try again as the 'other' site is still out of stock.So, moral of the story...cheap boot but nice looking and relatively comfortable after breaking in. For the price, not bad.

Does not look like The picture, but they're nice boots, fit good, only left Boot slightly bigger.Also my 8-1/2 looks more like a 9-1/2 on my feet!There look bigger then what they are...

I was expecting a different shoe sole and more shinny like the picture and its matte its look good but it's not like the picture anyway it's cheap and looks good but don't expect that picture

Good looking pair of boots but they do feel a little cheap (you get what you pay for right?). Also, do make sure to order 1 full size smaller. I usually wear 8, ordered a 7.5 because it was the smaller size available but they sent me an 8, which is too large for me.

These boots are nice and I would have given it 5 stars if they would fit. I usually wear an 8.5 in all my shoes, however in these boots I wish I would have ordered an 8. I just have to wear 2 pair of socks and they work. Just something for you to know if you are looking at ordering them.

Expect to get $30 worth of boot quality when you purchase these boots. The pair I own had an eyelet come loose after I walked a mile in them and removed the laces for leather conditioning. I've owned them for three weeks, but I will be wearing them daily for school in a rainy city, so I will provide an update when they start to show signs wear and tear.As far as comfort goes, they do not come with insoles and are not padded, so I was responsible for my own comfort there. With a set of moisture-wicking foam insoles from the local grocery store, my boots feel like an uncomfortable pair of Rockport loafers. I haven't owned any other pairs of jungle boots, so I can't say how these Rothco boots compare with others.

It's your basic jungle boot. No support or anything. I put some gel support in mine and they work just fine. They get a great shine too!! Unfortunately, not very comfortable for walking/standing all day. Not sure if I'd buy again. Maybe different support?

I bought these for work, but they're now more fashiony they are not non slip or water proof at all. Also, they are not shiny at all like the pictures imply. I like them, just not for my intended purpose or based on accuracy of the pictures.

These boots are alright, but they are enormous. I read the other reviews saying to order a size smaller than normal so I did, but I would have probably been better with another size down on top of that. I might order another pair in the future to actually have and wear, but as I ordered these for cosplay I will just suck it up.

Seem like decent enough boots for my purpose and fit fine, although I ordered 1 size less than my size based on other reviews I read. The thing that is VERY undesirable is the overwhelming smell! Our mailbox and house still has a lingering odor from these boots, 4 days later. The smell reminds me of a combination of moth balls and creosote (for those who remember that chemical). The odor is so strong and concerning as to what health affect it might have. I have left the boots outside for 3 days now, but they still have a powerful "chemical" smell. Not like any leather product I've ever smelled before and makes me think these are not "real" leather or is due to some chemical agent used with the polish. If you have a sensitive nose or asthma, I would highly recommend not buying these boots, you will most likely regret it!

These are very cheap boots and you get what you pay for. Until the US military actually starts issuing updated jungle boots these will sadly have to do. I guess I feel ok with their quality given what I paid for them.One note, unless you wear thick socks, these are rather uncomfortable. I wore them for two days on a hiking trip in the everglades by about the 3rd hour, my feet were killing me. I put on another layer of hiking socks and they were ok for a few more hours.

Look ok, but not comfortable.

I guest my feet grew

The boot has come apart from the sole and the laces look horrible, it's been 2 months of regular wear around a college campus. They look great in the beginning though if you need something cheap.

alright for the price but look cheap

I check the reviews before ordering. A large majority reported these boots fit as expected. So I ordered my regular size. Mine were a bit large. I put some Dr. Scholls inserts in them and they seem to work fairly well. I am disappointed that I had to do this to get a fairly proper fit. The width is fine but to toe area is too large. Nice looking boot, however after wearing them for a week the heels on both boots seperated from the boot! I had to return them and did get a full refund..

I bought this item knowing it would be cheap but to a certain extent this was horrible it broke in a span of a couple days and it was disappointing but if you can take care of it it, it may last maybe a month, plus it does look pretty bad-ass. so i rate it pretty low if it was more durable it would be awesome especially the heel and zipper.

In short, the boots are too big.Size 11 sneakers fit me well, and size 11 hiking boots fit me well. But, these Rothco boots in size 11 stick at least two inches beyond the end of my big toe, like clown shoes. I simply won't ever wear something that over-sized.Otherwise the boots seem fine, and I might buy a pair the next size down if the vendor approves my refund for the first pair.Either Rothco has its sizing wrong, or multiple other shoemakers do. I wish the manufacturers would size their items accurately, and consistently with the rest of the world.

These boots are enormous! We ordered a size down and the length and width were OK but the height! The foot can easily flap up and down. Plus they have a strong PVC smell. These were returned.

Who knew the boot would be that large? He actually wears an 8 1/2 and the boot is for matching band if I had time to return it I would but he goes off to school soon.

The smell of these boots is overwhelming. I put them outside for a week to bake in the sun but it didn't help

They looked good but have a really bad smell. After all this time they still stink. Kind of skunky. Haven't worn the due to the smell.

I'd had give this boots 2 stars.ConsThe way the boots looks online compare to the actual physical boots its way different. Online it looks the part. Strong leather with that ultimate military finish. But it's not. The sole and lace must be the closest to the real deal. The leather looking material is a sort plastic leather (feel and look). In one wear the black of the boots was coming off on my sock and pants. I had to use an inner sole cause the one it comes with is a thin paper like material. It's not a steel toe.ProsIt has a good ankle support. A real good mimic of the military look. Under Sole and lace seems strong. Ooh. When they say 14W it's really a W for WIDE I'd say that's a plus.

Ordered in August and they're already falling apart by September 6. The insole is tearing up and the sole has come apart from the boot. Very poor quality!

The quality couldn't be worse, the sole literally pealed away after 1 month of wear

These fell apart within two weeks of owning them. Luckily they were cheap, but I guess the idiom is true "you get what you pay for". Don't waste your money.

These shoes are very bad quality, after having them for only two weeks the sole of one of them ripped off so now I can't wear them

I bought these boots for my son in March. By June the heels / sole were coming loose. Big holes in the heels. Now (the end of June) they are no longer wearable. He did wear the most of the time and does a lot of walking. They may be ok for a once in a while non working just going out boot. But absolutely terrible as an everyday boot for anyone who is active.

Buyer beware. These boots have hollow heels which crush easily after a couple wears. This will eventually tear your boots open and they'll look awful. Good luck getting support from the seller too. I contacted them months ago with no response whatsoever.

These "boots" would be appropriate to be used as props in theater or film, but as for them being suitable for human wear, they're not. I usually wear a 10, and after those were too big I ordered an 8. Those also were too big. The boots are made out of a rigid plastic and have no padding on the soul of the foot. These are not actually boots, but rather boot shaped objects. Who ever designed and manufactures these is a master of comedy and sadism.

THE BOOTS HAVE A STRONG CHEMICAL SMELL THAT IS STILL LINGERING IN SPITE OF WALKING THROUGH A SWAMP WITH WATER OVER THE TOPS OF THE BOOTS. I CAN'T GET RID OF IT. THE BOOTS STAND OUTSIDE MOST OF THE TIME SO THE ODOR HAS LESSENED SOMEWHAT, PERHAPS I CAN BRING THEM INTO THE HOUSE BY FREEZE UP

Rothco is the problem, not the seller, haven't worn a 7 in 50 years and these were still at least 1 size to large. I will try a reorder, size 6, just incredible... they are labeled size 7 so ???, 8-1/2 down to a labeled 7 & STILL TO BIG!!!'RUNS A LITTLE LARGE' is crap, a little large is only 1/2 a size, that's a little,,,not from my normal of 8 to 8-1/2SO ORDER A MINIMUM OF 1-1/2 SIZE SMALLER THAN YOU NORMALLY WEAR...I wear 8.5 to 9 usuallyReturned the 7's and reordered 6's, we will see what I get size wise from the seller with the Rothco name on it.

4 months old and they still stink like a toxic waste zone. I left them outside for two weeks but they still stink up my closet like I have a barrel of chemical waste in there. I finally wore them today because I thought I should wear my new boots instead of my trusty old holey boots and found that they are easily 2 sizes too large even though they are the same size I wear in other jungle boots. Yes, they smell so bad that I hadn't tried them on! Driving out to hike, the car filled with the smell and my eyes started to burn. Ridiculous. These boots are cheap but that's most likely because the factory that makes them is getting paid to export hazardous chemicals out of China in the form of Jungle Boots. Buyer beware.

Had them for 3 weeks, glue separated from the heel to the main construction of the boot on both boots, very dissatisfied with overall quality, my original pair from 70 lasted 2 damn yrs, before anything even LOOKED like it was starting to wear.

I've owned these in the past.I had a lot of back pain in the past, but not lately (last 5 or 6 years). I wondered if the back pain could be related to these boots.My last set of boots (not these jungle boots) wore out too quickly and cost 3 times as much as these. So i bought another set of these jungle boots but this time i also bought a set of inserts for them. Superfeet Black Premium InsolesWithout the inserts, i was standing on concrete talking with a friend and starting to get back pain that reminded me of pain in years past. after i bought the insert things are much better. Although the inserts were more than the boots, both together are still much cheaper than the last non-jungle boots i owned. The jungle boots will last much longer too.------------------------UPDATE----------------------------------------------------It's only July and i have worn these out. There is a split through the bottom.I mentioned that i've owned these in the past (above), but these are clearly not the same boots i used when i was in the military. They do look like the exact boots, but don't last anything like the originals. If they were the same boots, they would have lasted years not 4 months. I can't blame heavy usage for why these failed so quickly. I'm a computer tech, not a construction worker (which i've been in the past). My job wouldn't wear these out so fast. Another detail about the usage of these boots, is that half of my time i'm usually wearing sandals. i only wear these boots when i work (4 days a week).So long story short, these have to be made of very low quality material.For those that care to know, you don't quite get what you pay for with these. $27 is cheap, but you'd expect at least a year for cheap boots.I don't recommend anybody buying these.