Our Top 4 Choices For LOWA Military Cadet Boots

LOWA Mountain Boots GORE-TEX® - Brown

The LOWA Mountain Boot GORE-TEX® is a classic LOWA military boot that has more than earned its place in the Task Force collection. A culmination of over 90 years of German design and craftsmanship, the LOWA Mountain boots are a hard-wearing, durable pair of boots. With a full-grain leather upper to give a sturdy and reliable experience, the LOWA Mountain boots are a modified version of the ever-popular LOWA Combat GORE-TEX® boots. They feature incredibly similar specifications and design choices but come with a slightly shorter bootleg shaft. This adds to the versatility of the boot as it gives increased freedom of movement as well as lowering the weight, all without compromising the stability and functionality of the boot itself.

LOWA Mountain boots maybe a little more costly than other cadet boots out there, but few others match up. In fact, we think so highly of them that we provided 14 pairs to cadets from the Truro Detachmanet (Alpha Coy) of the Royal Marine Cadets (RMC) as they prepared for the Gibraltar cup 2015, which they then went on to win. 

LOWA Recce Boots GORE-TEX® - Brown

LOWA Recce Military Boots In Brown

Created as a more versatile version of the classic LOWA Combat and LOWA Mountain boots, the Brown LOWA Recce is a perfect choice for a cadet. With a more lightweight design than the other styles, it is a midweight alternative to the more iconic boots in the LOWA Professional (Task Force) range. With a GORE-TEX® Duracom lining, expanded toebox and increased space in the arch & instep the LOWA Recce are well suited to cadet activities or duties, light training and use in an urban environment. All of this comes with the impeccable LOWA build quality, resulting in a boot that is well-rounded, durable, and perfectly suited to all manner of uniform duties that cadets might find themselves performing.

LOWA Urban Military Boots - Brown

The LOWA Urbans have an identical appearance to the LOWA Recce but come with a different lining. Using a Vita-Tex® lining rather than the GORE-TEX® the LOWA Urbans are still just as versatile as the LOWA Recce boots but slightly lighter and with a cooler lining. With a VIBRAM® “MVS” sole the tread gives incredible grip on all surfaces and features a slightly softer rubber on the sole to increase cushioning and comfort over long periods of use, particularly on hard surfaces. Cadets in the past have worn them to complete the Nijmegen marches. With smart-looking full-grain leather uppers and cemented soles, the LOWA Urbans will meet uniform standards and hold up to anything you throw at them, making them an ideal boot for cadets.

LOWA Elite Light Boots - Brown

LOWA Elite Light Boots In Brown

Perfect for cadets due to their versatility, LOWA Elite Lights are a truly lightweight alternative to the majority of the LOWA Task Force collection. Already a firm favourite among members of the UK Armed Forces, the LOWA Elite Lights have been specifically designed to meet the needs of members of the military and cadets around camp, on the parade ground or out on exercise. The Vibram® Aconcagua sole that is used on the LOWA Elite Lights has an EVA midsole for added cushioning which is microbe-resistant, making maintenance easier, and offers excellent grip on all surfaces thanks to the special cleat orientation.

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Each of these four LOWA boots make excellent cadet boots with a focus on maintaining build quality and functionality while keeping the weight as low as possible. The most important thing about picking cadet boots is making sure they are suitable for the cadet in question. This might mean asking around, trying boots on, or even just taking the plunge based on reviews and descriptions, but the right boot is out there and with LOWA boots the quality is assured.