The majority of these combat boots are waterproof and they can protect the foot from fungus and other problems. They can provide nice ventilation even if they do not look like they can do that. Many of the materials used have been chemically treated or hardened. There are a lot of combat boots that have been used in the US and they come with ankle support. Some models use the famous material Gore-Tex waterproofing. With some modifications they can make a truly bold fashion statement.