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BrandBlack – Mil-Spec Basic Black

Tuesday, October 13th, 2020

In a story on Vibram’s Wrap Tech during the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market earlier this year we gave you a sneak peek of the Mil-Spec Basic Black from LA’s BrandBlack.

The shoe features an interior sock knit and toggle closure for entry ease, and an instep strap to lock the foot in place. Additionally, there’s a reinforced suede toe and eyerow and it’s DWR coated for water repellancy.

The sole reminds me quite a bit of the old Bomba, for those of you who remember.

Available in any color, as long as it’s Black.

brandblack.com/collections/milspec-men/products/mens-milspec-basic-black

Black Diamond Traction Devices

Friday, October 9th, 2020

Introduced last year at Outdoor Retailer, Black Diamond’s three new traction devices for footwear are now available.

Designed in conjunction with their mountain athletes, these traction devices feature stainless steel spikes and are intended to be worn with approach/light hikers/mountain runners.

Distance Spike is a trail running traction device.

The Blitz Spike is an ultralight trail traction device at only 57 grams per device.

The Access Spike is a workhorse traction device, built for all-around trail performance, whether you’re on a winter training run in the mountains, or out for a summer alpine scramble in varied technical terrain.

All models are available in four sizes.

www.blackdiamondequipment.com

Virtual Warfighter Expo – Rocky Dive Boot

Tuesday, October 6th, 2020

During the ADS Federal Range Day we gave you a sneak peek at a new boot from Rocky. Turns out, it is their Dive Boot.

Features:

• High Performance Quick Dry Fabric
• Abrasion Resistant Superfabric
• Quick Dry Laces
• Fast Drain Polyurethane Footbed
• Side Stitch Durable Construction
• Drainable Polyurethane Outsole
• Mega Grip Vibram Outsole
• Mid Cut Fin Friendly Drainable Footwear

Offered in Black and Coyote Brown. M/W 3-16 Whole sizes only.

Units and agencies can procure all products shown during Virtual Warfighter by contacting ADS Inc.

www.rockyboots.com

Aku Introduces Dual Fit System for Spring 21

Sunday, October 4th, 2020

Aku’s Dual Fit System is a double lacing system that allows the wearer to adjust the comfort and precision of the fit during different phases of use: a traditional lace for maximum comfort while walking or hiking, and a secondary fast lace that increases sensitivity and precision during climbing.

Aku describes it like this:

While the laces cinch the top of the foot like a traditional lace, they also feature interior laces within the fabric of the upper that wrap around the foot to customize the fit. The midsole incorporates an EVA foam for cushioning, and a PU heel for added support.  The midsole is wrapped with a protective rubber rand that protects the inside foot and toe area. Together with a Gore-Tex breathable liner and Vibram Approcciosa sole with Megagrip, the resulting Rock DFS collection offers a high-performance approach shoe for all day comfort, even while climbing.

This illustration gives you an idea of how the DFS works with two sets of laces.

DFS will be available in AKU’s new Rock DFS GTX, Rock DFS MID GTX , and Rock DFS footwear in spring/summer 2021.

akuoutdoor.com

HOKA One One – TenNine Hike GTX

Tuesday, September 29th, 2020

Based on HOKA’s TenNine Downhill Mountain Runner, the new TenNine Hike GTX combines this unique sole with a hiking upper.

The lengthened Vibram Megagrip sole is designed for heel to midfoot transition. It helps control inward roll, or overpronation, without overcorrecting your gait and offers a cushioned ride. Like the name says, it also incorporates a Gore-tex lining.

Pre-orders open 15 October at hokaoneone.com with deliveries starting 1 November.

ODs for the OGs

Tuesday, September 29th, 2020

With everything headed toward coyote, wolf, and black, step away from the masses with classic OD Green.

New for 2020, the OD Green floperator has all the features you’ve come to expect with a Combat Flip Flop. Rubber outsoles, arch support, comfortable footbeds, tubular nylon, morale patches, and a bad ass lifetime warranty.

$39.99

www.combatflipflops.com/products/mens-floperator-od-green

Aku Bellamont III Suede

Thursday, September 24th, 2020

The Belmont III are a new approach shoe from Aku. The uppers are Black suede mated to a Vibram PREDATOR II outsole. The inside is of Coco/Latex/Bamboo. Offered in UK sizes 6-13.

www.aku.it/en/product/catalogo_en/mountain-inspired/bellamont-iii-suede_en

Introducing the Newest Reebok Work Sublite Cushion Footwear: EXOFUSE

Thursday, September 10th, 2020

St. Louis, MO (September 9, 2020) – Warson Brands, official licensee of Reebok for occupational footwear, introduces the Exofuse extension of the wildly-popular and industry-leading Reebok Sublite Cushion Work line of work shoes. The series includes two styles of athletic work shoes.

The Reebok Sublite Cushion Work incorporates a Sublite foam midsole to maximize cushioning while minimizing weight.  A proprietary blend of lightweight foams create the Sublite midsole, which achieves maximum lightness with a soft underfoot feel.  Deep flex grooves in the midsole allow for natural movement of the foot and greater range of motion.  At the heel and toe are rubber pads for stopping power and takeoff propulsion.

“The Reebok Sublite Cushion Work is our lightest series of work footwear”, says John Duvic, VP of Product Development at Warson Brands.  “Industrial workers are on their feet all day carrying heavy loads for their job, so we wanted to create one piece of equipment that wouldn’t weight them down.  The Sublite Cushion Work is it. With these latest two models, we added an Exofuse water resistant microfiber upper and extra slip-resistant traction at the heel and forefoot.  This is a great shoe for anyone around chemicals, water, grease, and oil.”

The Sublite Cushion Work also features a MemoryTech Massage 2.0 footbed that adapts to the unique contours of the foot.  A lightweight XTR® Brand alloy toe cap provides plenty of room in the toebox while meeting or exceeding ASTM F2413 safety standards.  The RB4050 and RB4051 both provide electrical hazard protection and are metal free.

Reebok work footwear and the Sublite Cushion Work series are available through select retailers throughout the United States and at www.reebokwork.com

For more information on the new Sublite Cushion Work with Exofuse Water Resistance, please visit warson.widencollective.com/portals/iu0kx7d4/RBSubliteCushionWork.