Pics as promised for the Bates USMC R.A.T. Boots.
What you see when you open the box (You get a small QC control note and a care pamphlet):
The boots:
Side view:
Vibram Sole:
Eyelet vents:
Stamped out USMC Logo (required for sale on surplus market):
Looks and feels pretty nice:
The boots have a slight Olive Drab hue to them despite looking like Coyote Tan or Coyote Brown. Its more apparent in the toe and heel caps. Some people might not like it but it blends in with woodland environments better than CT or CB which is a plus for me.