Austrian KAZ 03 Alpine 'Ranger' Boot
Austrian KAZ 03 Alpine 'Ranger' Boot
Austrian KAZ 03 Alpine 'Ranger' Boot
Austrian KAZ 03 Alpine 'Ranger' Boot
Austrian KAZ 03 Alpine 'Ranger' Boot
Austrian KAZ 03 Alpine 'Ranger' Boot
Austrian KAZ 03 Alpine 'Ranger' Boot

Austrian KAZ 03 Alpine 'Ranger' Boot

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Current issue for the Austrian "Gebirgsjäger" mountain troops, this boot is unparalleled in alpine luxury. 

A staple in the Austrian boot lineup, the heavy alpine boots made for the Bundesheer by a variety of contractors have undoubtedly one of the finest pedigrees in alpine warfare. They're a great balance of classic boot design and ruggedness but with modern features like speed lacing that make them ever applicable. 

The interior is completely lined with high quality glove-like leather, and the exterior a hard-wearing full grain cowhide. Austrian boots have the reputation of being worn for several deployments, either being passed down to the next group of boot camp grunts, or thanks to a recent change in law, taken home by those who wore them. 

In the winter time, the supreme waterproofing and classic "vibram style" sole are a godsend. Not exactly ideal in the summer, but mountain warfare isn't all that warm anyways... 

We think you'll end up agreeing with the Austrians — 'hand me down' is a compliment to how long this boot will last.

 

Specs

  • Hook Grommets
  • 2mm thick leather construction, full grain cowhide
  • Insulated tan leather lining along the entire throat
  • Full gusseted tongue
  • Partially perforated ankle vents lets perspiration though but keeps the environment out
  • 10”-11” tall covering and supporting the entire ankle
  • Reinforced toe cap
  • 4 rows D-ring and 5 rows of hook style speed lacing grommets

 

Breaking in your boots

Generally, these Austrian boots have already seen some use. This does mean that the leather is not as stiff as new boots, but a breaking-in period is still recommended.

To break in your boots, wear them as often as possible over a one-to-two-week period of regular activity (think grocery store trips, not hiking trips or guerrilla warfare). Use good, full-length wool socks, and take note if you feel any "hot spots" while walking around. Friction between your foot and the boot causes blisters. Breaking in your boots should help with this.

If hot spots persist, silk or synthetic "liner socks" (worn under your wool ones) are a cheap and easy way to protect your feet. They are freely available at most outdoors stores.

 

Sizing

The Austrian Ranger runs true to size. If you plan to wear your boots with a thick insole and medium/thick socks, buy one size bigger.

For those with wide feet, you should follow your general style of fitting into normal shoes.

Exchanges & Warranty

If your size doesn't fit you correctly, please contact us within 30 days. The entire cost of your first exchange will be covered by KommandoStore, including postage to and from your CONUS address.

Condition Guide

    Great

    • Perfect functional condition with only minor cosmetic blemishes, abrasions, or other signs of use---lightly used and well cared for. Outsoles are in outstanding condition, and may even be new.
    • The item may show more noticeable internal/external writing, such as rank, serial numbers, etc.

    Good

    • Clear cosmetic blemishes, abrasions, or other signs of use that have not compromised functionality. Essentially, normal equipment used within normal parameters. Outsoles have seen use, but have plenty more miles left in them.
    • The item may exhibit clear internal/external writing. This may include rank, serial numbers, etc.
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      Reviewed by Erik, from United States
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      Great boots accompanied by great service

      Awesome boots great for hiking out here in the Humboldt area and Ross was a great help. Turn around on receiving my order was excellent as well. Two thumbs up on customer service and the boots.

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      Can't go wrong

      These boots are AWESOME. Some of the materials in the construction you wouldn't see in a boot under $400. But yet, here this boot is. I got it in "great" condition, and the only mark is a slight chunk out of the toe. Would buy again. Seriously, this is probably the best boot from KS of the 3 different kinds I've bought.

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      Eins! Zwei! Drei!

      These Austrian boots are cut a tad bit higher than your conventional combat boot, with an insanely comfortable interior lining of light brown leather. The lower half of the boot is a different story, with steel toes that could survive kicking a concrete wall (your toenails would not survive so don't do this), and thick heel reinforcements designed for rugged mountainous conditions but not necessarily casual civilian usage, creating possible painfully long breaking in periods. Another possible flaw is that whenever one wears these boots, there appears in the mind a sudden urge to march through Belgium into Eastern France and reclaim Alsace-Lorraine. This urge can be satiated by frog-marching in one's yard while singing German marching songs.

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      Great winter boots

      Great boots in great shape.

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      Banger

      Absolute banger, bought for a back country hunt in the mountains of Alaska. So damn comfy they've made it into my daily wear. Will definitely be buying more of them in the future, the fact that the soles can be replaced is fantastic. 10 out of 10 guys

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