ROCKY C4T Boots

Over the last nine months I've been rotating two sets of ROCKY C4T's while in a mountainous/desert terrain (three guesses where).  I picked up the boots based on my absolute love of the ROCKY S2V Boots, which are my go to do everything boots.  I initially loved the boots, they were light weight, comfortable and cool on the feet.  Perfect for an environment where its up to 52 C (125.6 F) during the day.  I also loved that ROCKY used the same amazing inserts seen in the S2V.  The quality of the build and materials that went into these boots was exceptional as per with ROCKY.

My issues with the boots started with the training mentality, they were designed to be used as a runner rather then a tactical boot.  This is never more visible then when you look at the tread, or rather lack of tread on the boots.  In cold weather with any ice or on smooth surfaces the boots would slip and if you wanted to cover rough terrain you'll feel every stone, pebble and curb almost like a barefoot runner.

My second issue was about five months in.  The sole/tread section on both sets started to separate from the boot on the sides, despite rotating between two pairs.  The suede and canvas used to construct the boots held up aside from mildew and discolouring due to perspiration and periodic high levels of humidity.

In general the boots did what they were designed to do, but not for as long as I would expect from a ROCKY Product.  If I had to suggest two changes to the design I would forgo the reduced weight for a slightly more robust tread (not much) and a way of ensuring reduced damage from moisture both on the inside and outside.

CONSTRUCTION 7/10:  I'm constantly impressed by the materials ROCKY uses and that the basic construction of these boots reminds me of the old jungle/desert boots minus the rock hard soles.

DESIGN 6/10:  Again the boot its self was well designed but I would like to see a more aggressive tread, something that would lend to military training instead of running on a road.

DURABILITY 4/10:  My biggest issue was how fast the boot broke down.  If the limited tread didn't wear down it actually bushed back into the sole of the boot.

OVERALL IMPRESSION 6/10:  Would I buy these again?  Yes, I would but more as a set of backups boots or to wear in the gym because they just didn't hold up the way I wanted them to.  If you are looking for a training boot giver her these will do and for the price you can't complain.  If you're looking for something to fight in or tack into the tree line I'd find a different boot.

pictures are coming, camera needs a charge. 

The 11th Hour, On The 11th Day, Of The 11th Month

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead.

Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.

LCol John McCrae, 3 May 1915

We are a nation of children borne from great acts of valour and bravery. It is not in us to forget those that fought and gave for our rights and freedoms; be they those who died long ago or since. Be it the grandfather and fathers or our brothers we say farewell to, we will remember the light they shared and the acts they committed.

Sgt Donald Lucas

Pte Kevin Kennedy

Cpl Aaron E. Williams

Pte David R. Greenslade

Cpl Christopher P. Stannix

Cpl Brent Poland

Cpl Kevin Megeney

Cpl Albert Storm

CWO Bob Girouard

Sgt Darcy Scott Tedford

Pte Blake Neil Williamson

Tpr Mark Andrew Wilson

Sgt Craig Paul Gillam.

Cpl Robert Thomas James Mitchell

Pte Josh Klukie

Cpl Glen Arnold

Pte David Byers

Cpl Shane Keating

Cpl Keith Morley

Pte Mark Anthony Graham

Pte William Jonathan James Cushley

WO Frank Robert Mellish

WO Richard Francis Nolan

Sgt Shane Stachnik

Cpl David Braun

Cpl Andrew James Eykelenboom

MCpl Jeffrey Scott Walsh

MCpl Raymond Arndt

Pte Nathan Smith

Pte Terry John Street

Pte Kevin Dallaire

Sgt Vaughan Ingram

Cpl Bryce Jeffrey Keller

Cpl Christopher Jonathan Reid

Cpl Francisco Gomez

Cpl Jason Patrick Warren

Cpl Anthony Jeseph Booeca

Capt Nichola Kathleen Sarah Goddard

Cpl Matthew David James Dinning

Bdr Myles Stanley John Mansell

Cpl Randy Payne

Pte Robert Costall

MCpl Timothy WiIson

Cpl Paul Davis

Pte Brawn Scott Woodfield

Cpl Jamie Brendan Murphy

Cpl Robbie Christopher Beerenfenger

Sgt Robert Alan Short

Cpl Ainsworth Dyer

Pte Richard Green

Sgt Marc D. Leger

MCpl Allan Stewart

Tpr Patrick James Pentland

MCpl Anthony Klumpenhouwer

Cpl Matthew McCully

MCpl Darrell Jason Priede

Tpr Darryl Caswell

Sgt Christos Karigiannis

Cpl Stephen Frederick Bouzane

Pte Joel Vincent Wiebe

Capt Matthew Johnathan Dawe

Cpl Cole Bartsch

Cpl Jordan Anderson

Capt Jefferson Francis

Pte Lane Watkins

MCpl Colin Bason

Major Raymond Ruckpaul

Pte Simon Longtin

MCpl Christian Duchesne

MWO Mario Mercier

Cpl Nathan Hornburg

Cpl Nicholas Beauchamp

Pte Michel Levesque

Gnr Jonathan Dion

Cpl Eric Labbe

WO Hani Massouh

Tpr Richard Renaud

Cpl Etienne Gonthier

Tpr Michael Yuki Hayakaze

Bdr Jérémie Ouellet

Sgt Jason Boyes

Cpl Michael Starker

Capt Richard Leary

Capt Jonathan (Jon) Snyder

Pte Colin William Wilmot

Cpl Brendan Anthony Downey

Cpl James Hayward Arna

MCpl Josh Roberts

MCpl Erin Doyle

Sgt Shawn Eades

Cpl Dustin Wasden

Spr Stephan John Stock

Cpl Andrew Grenon

Cpl Mike Seggie

Pte Chad Horn

Lt Justin Garrett Boyes

Sgt Scott Shipway

Cpl Mark McLaren

Pte Demetrios Diplaros

WO Robert Wilson

Cpl Thomas James Hamilton

Pte Justin Peter Jones

Pte John Michael Roy Curwin

Pte Michael Bruce Freeman

WO Gaeten Joseph Roberge

Sgt Greg John Kruse

Tpr Brian Richard Good

Cpl Bryce James Keller

Cpl Christopher Jonathan Reid

Pte Kevin Dallaire

MCpl Raymond Arndt

Spr Sean David Greenfield

WO Dennis Raymond Brown

Cpl Dany Fortin

Cpl Kenneth (Chad) O'Quinn

Tpr Marc Diab

MCpl Scott Francis Vernelli

Cpl Tyler Crooks

Tpr Jack Bouthillier

Tpr Corey Joseph Hayes

Tpr Karine Blais

Pte Alexandre Peloquin

Cpl Martin Dubé

Cpl Nick Bulger

MCpl Charles-Philippe Michaud

Cpl Martin Joannette

Pte Sébastien Courcy

Spr Mathieu Allard

Cpl Christian Bobbit

Maj Yannick Pepin

Cpl Jean-François Drouin

Cpl Patrick Lormand

MCpl Pat Audet

Pte Jonathan Couturier

Spr Steven Marshall

Lt Andrew Nutall

Sgt George Miok

Cpl Zachery McCormack

Sgt Kirk Taylor

Pte Garrett Chidley

Sgt John Wayne Faught

Cpl Joshua Caleb Baker

Capt Frank Paul

Cpl Darren James Fitzpatrick

Pte Tyler William Todd

PO2 Douglas Craig Blake

Pte Kevin McKay

MCpl Byron Greff

Col Geoff Parker

Tpr Larry Rudd

Sgt Martin Goudreault

Sgt James Macneil

MCpl Kristal Giesebrecht

Pte Andrew Miller

Spr Brian Collier

Cpl Brian Pinksen

Cpl Steve Martin

Cpl Yannick Scherrer

Bdr Karl Manning

MCpl Francis Roy

This is not every name we honour as we gather today, this is not every act, name or brother that will no longer see the light of day or feel the chill of night. But for these and more we will stand in silence, no pain or joy, no future. We will remember these names and more not only today but until we join them or can no longer stand.