Just an FYI, the Army has selected two pairs of jungle boots for authorized wear, one from Rocky the other from Belleville. Neither will be issued, but made available for purchase. The retail prices seem a bit steep for any footwear that's not Gore or insulated. https://www.military.com/daily-news...jungle-combat-boots-emerged-army-testing.html
I wonder which sole picks up and holds mud less. Shedding sticky mud is key to movement and traction. The side lugs on one look like the kind that hold mud and make your feet heavy.