Combat boots were originally designed for use by soldiers in the military, specifically to be worn during combat training. Designed to offer ankle support, ankle flexing, and protection from nicks and cuts, combat boots today are designed primarily to give an improved fit, more ankle flexibility, and greater foot support necessary for a tough, active environment. In recent years, however, combat boots have become a popular fashion accessory for women. As military boots have become more mainstream, combat boots for women have also evolved to include a wider range of styling options, including higher cut, lower cut, flat, and lacing closure on the laces, among other options. This broadening of combat boots for women has led many fashion experts to conclude that there is a growing market for them.
According to one online Amazon reviewer, “I think that Amazon’s new line of combat boots for women is going to hit big.” Amazon’s” Nightmares” collection includes a number of combat boots inspired by pop culture, movies, TV shows, video games, and more. The “Barbie” collection offers cute pink combat boots, a green camouflage boot, and brown combat boots. The “Samantha Rose” collection features a variety of sizes, including adult and toddler, with some styles being sold with special ankle zippers. A few of the” Nightmares” products are described as having a “distinctive appearance,” and one Amazon reviewer described them as looking like they might be “part of a Star Wars movie,” complete with handles on both sides.
Amazon reviewers likewise said that these boots were comfortable and flexible, providing a good deal of protection for the ankle. One female buyer said that she generally prefers black combat boots, but liked the look and feel of the brown ones. Another buyer said that these were stiff to buy, but she was surprised at how flexible they were. All of the users said that their purchases from Amazon’s combat line were well made and sturdy, and none of the users recommended the use of special-soled boots.