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Sneak Peek – Altama Maritime Mid, M05 Varusteleka Special Edition

Coming soon, exclusively from our friends at Varusteleka, the Altama Maritime Mid in Finnish M05 camouflage.

All the features you love in an awesome camouflage pattern.

• Air mesh linings help wick away sweat and other moisture quickly from your foot.

• Full length one piece ABS shank provides stability and support when climbing a caving ladder.

• Non-shine rust-proof lace hardware.

• Ultron PU contoured insole will not absorb water.

• High abrasion quick drying 1000D Cordura quarter panels.

• Front non-metallic drain ports allow for water to drain easily when flexing the boot.

Look for them on Varusteleka’s site late this week.

5 Responses to “Sneak Peek – Altama Maritime Mid, M05 Varusteleka Special Edition”

  1. Bob Loblaw says:

    Now if only they could make a version where the tread doesn’t wear down to nothing in a few months.

    • Philip says:

      My biggest gripe with this line is how the soles are attached. The vent material at the toe flex points starts dry-rotting and separating from the sole. This has happened on two different pairs, both of which were everyday wear type use with some light to medium range/outdoor activity thrown in.

      I vaguely recall hearing there was a version coming that didn’t have the vent holes? Maybe I should go that route if true.

    • Yup says:

      I agree. It’s regrettable that the soles wear crazy fast and do not provide very good traction even when new – they’re oddly like a hard, brittle rubber lacking grip. I can also attest to the vent holes being a weak point that should be addressed. Theses shoes are definitely a cool concept and kinda better than chucks, but I find myself going back to chucks because of the seemingly unfinished qualities and characteristics of the Altamas. They need to be refined – there’s lots of potential that is unrealized.

  2. Chris says:

    Does anyone have experience size-wise with these? Like say their sneaker size compared to these?

    • Nam says:

      Same size if you have non-wide feet, half size up if you have wide feet.

      I own both of the Altama Maritime Mid pairs in Tigerstrip from TacDis and they run pretty much equal.