If your a ground pounding grunt, especially in Afghanistan (and your unit allows you to purchase Mountain/Rugged terrain boots that aren't issued), I would strongly recommend these boots. They aren't Mountain boots per-say, but I have worn these babies for seven months and I have hit everything from roads to steep and rugged hills, and these boots didn't quit on me. Good ankle stabilization, tough exterior, as my boots didn't come apart like the standard issue. They are also very light.

PROS
-Excellent traction
-Durable
-Light
-Pretty inexpensive as all terrain boots go
-Drains out pretty quick
-Good lace retention.

The Only cons
-I can say for this excellent piece of foot wear is that it isn't water proof and tends to make your feet sweat (maybe its my socks, still don't know why)
-Not designed for cold weather (you will feel the chill)

Heavily recommended for the grunt or Operator.