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Nike – SFB Mountain

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The latest in the SFB line, the SFB Mountain features a design inspired by Bill Bowerman’s service in World War II. The upper consists of Kevlar reinforced canvas, which is water-repellent and breathable. The perforated bootie can be removed and worn on its own for quick drying.

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The footbed is also Kevlar reinforced, which protects it from punctures. The midsole is removable, and doubles as a sockliner. The external collar helps prevent small stones and debris from getting in the boot.

It comes in one color: Military Brown/Military Brown

nike.com – SFB Mountain

Hat tip: sneakernews.com/2015/02/02/nike-releases-sneaker-inspired-world-war-ii

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12 Responses to “Nike – SFB Mountain”

  1. Pro Patria says:

    I’ll need to pull some more data on these. The removeable insulated bootie lines up with a project.

  2. AbnMedOps says:

    Looks like a very cool boot option, but I’m a little reluctant on that “Kevlar protects against puncture” thing, espectially regarding stuff like rusty nails and perchance the perhaps proverbial punji stick.

    There have been a number of knife stabbings through Kevlar vests (including “hey, watch this!” style “demonstrations”).

    • Luke says:

      how can they resist punctures LESS then boots without kevlar? At the end of the day kevlar is a stupid strong fiber and can’t hurt anything. Weave is everything.

  3. LCSO264 says:

    I agree with what AbnMedOps says regarding the pentration prevention. But, that aside, these look like a real step forward for Nike. looking forward to hearing more about them.

  4. straps says:

    Nike has become at best a 50/50 proposition with their statements about innovation (“this Kevlar is spikeproof”) but in the past the Bowerman name is Nike code for “we put some real effort into this, give it a shot, it may suit your needs.” Kinda like their ACG (until it went full gimmick)

    Nike’s Bowerman running shoes were all I wore for a time. Then the name lost meaning (probably in service to profitability). I’ll be keeping an eye on these.

  5. mark says:

    If the kevlar is tightly woven (like the kind found in Turtleskin Gloves) then it can offer a fair bit of puncture resistance.

    I wish they would combine this boot with the ultralight steel toe they used in the Nike SWAT Terminators back in the day.

  6. bloke_from_ohio says:

    All the Nike boots I have tried on always fell into the “awesome! but…” category. Regardless of size they were either the right width but too long or too narrow but the right length. I want so bad for Nike boots to work with my Fred Flintstone feet. But, they do not seem to come in wide sizes. If they do I cannot find them.