Legendary M77 Norwegian Military Combat Boots

The M77 Norwegian combat boots are among the most well-known military boots in the world—and also our best-selling pair. They’re so legendary, they’re even mentioned on the Wikipedia page for combat boots. So it might not be a huge surprise that Norwegian media recently featured a former soldier who tattooed the M77 boots on his arm. Tech speaker and creator Morten Rand-Hendriksen also reviewed the M77 boots on TikTok, attracting over 400,000 views. He even called them “the best boots you'll ever buy.”

The first version of the M77 was introduced over 50 years ago for the Norwegian military, and today, several NATO armies—including Norway’s—still rely on them. The development of the M77 took ten years, as the Norwegian army had strict requirements for durability, comfort, traction, and moisture resistance. Ease of maintenance was also a must.

The result? Comfortable, breathable, and waterproof boots with no unnecessary extras, made only from thick 2.8–3 mm full-grain leather, steel, and polyurethane. The anatomical insole is shock-absorbent, antibacterial, breathable, and washable.

Most importantly, they’re incredibly durable. Just keep them well-oiled. Like all full-leather boots, they take some time to break in—but once they do, they’re top-tier. These unisex boots are designed for both men and women. The sizing runs large to accommodate thermal or even double socks. If you’re planning to wear them in cold winters, we also recommend our inner socks, specially made for the M77.

In short, these are likely among the best value-for-money boots in the world. But we understand they’re not for everyone—so if branding matters more to you, here are links to Dr. Martens and Timberland online stores.