Lowa Combat GTX, so they have a very padded ankle support. I might look into the DMS route - definitely want something with a tread!

Sorry to drag this up again! Reading the above, would I get away with wearing them with a Brit Airborne loadout (I don't want to use anklets as I'm g...

British Para trousers from Yith - cheers. My march towards a Brit Airborne loadout continues (albeit slowly).