The Sonic RA Nocturne is a mid-height winter running shoe from Salomon. It’s getting a new All-Black paint job, but the printing you see at the heel is reflective for running safety.
It features Salomon’s Vibe Technology midsole construction with EnergyCell+ and Opal to “attenuate fatigue-causing vibrations for a cushioned yet responsive ride.”
DEFCON is proud to announce the long awaited follow up to last years Vans® trio with an expanded capsule built around the new version SK8-HI™ NOTCHBACK PRO in MULTICAM® BLACK.
Features:
• Premium Fire-Proof Warrior Suede®
• Water proof treatment on upper
• MULTICAM® CORDURA NYLON textiles
• DRi-LEX lining throughout
• Gusseted tongue
• Military detailing from DEFCON identity to BDU specs
• Custom Vans Ultracush HD footbeds w/ custom artwork
• Hesh Goat embossed heel stamp
• Durable reverse lug outsole and Knurled texture foxing tape
The Footwear is complimented by a range of apparel and accessories available exclusively at DEFCONGROUP.COM webstore which opens 0600 PST SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10th, 2018.
The Altama x SSD x TD Limited Edition Maritime Assault Shoes released last Friday to raise funds for The Pararescue Foundation are half gone.
Wide sizes are mostly gone. Still instock are shoes in sizes, 7,8,9,9W,10,11,12,13.
For the full background, see the original story. For technical information and to order, visit www.tacticaldistributors.com.
$10 from every pair sold will be donated to The Pararescue Foundation.
Inspired by the classic Vietnam Jungle Boots, the Military Morons Edition of the Altama Maritime Assault Boot is designed for tactical water operations while still great for everyday wear. A portion of the proceeds from this boot will be going to support the SOC-F.
Limited to 200 shoes, sold on a first come, first served basis.
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Soldier Systems Daily has teamed up with Altama to introduce the limited edition Soldier Systems Classic version of the Maritime Assault Mid in Wolf Grey.
Last year, Soldier Systems Daily founder Eric Graves visited the Altama factory in Tennessee and was very impressed with the work being done there. He spoke with Original Footwear owner Kevin Cole about an idea he had been mulling over to raise money for military charities.
The concept of Soldier Systems Classics is simple. Combine old and new into a product which is branded with the Soldier Systems Classic logo. That could be an old design made from new materials or colors like Wolf Grey, or a new product with a heritage paint job like WWII Marine camouflage. Any funds raised by SSD are donated to a deserving charity.
Altama had just introduced the Maritime Assault Shoe which was designed by Eric’s old friend Dan Ellis. They reminded Eric of a modernized version of the sneaker inspired jungle shoes of World War Two and a deal was struck. Altama would introduce a new special color for the Maritime Assault Line and would manufacture 300 pair which included the Classics version of the SSD logo. Eric would select a deserving charity.
Eric is a retired US Air Force Intelligence Officer who served at the 21st & 23rd Special Tactics Squadrons as well as the 720th Special Tactics Group.
For the first Soldier Systems Classic fundraiser, he wanted to identify a charity which is very focused on the community it supports and is effective in delivery of support and services. He asked some of the men he had served with and they suggested The Pararescue Foundation, a 501(c)(3) Public Charity.
The Pararescue Foundation is the only entity dedicated to exclusively support US Air Force Pararescue and Combat Rescue Officer service members, veterans and their families.
Their mandate:
• Relieve the physical and psychological demands of service
• Provide tragedy, transition, and education assistance
• Honor the commitment and sacrifice of those who live by the motto: “That Others May Live”
Last but not least, SSD turned to Tactical Distributors to handle the sale of the shoes. 10% of the proceeds of the sale of these shoes will be donated to The Pararescue Foundation.
The shoes are limited to 300 pair. Once they are gone, they are gone forever.
Visit www.tacticaldistributors.com to learn more about the shoe and to order your own pair.
It isn’t often that troops need to scale vertical or high-altitude terrain but if you do the La Sportiva Karakorum Evo GTX is a great choice. At 1760g it is a lightweight technical B3 option and therefore perfect for very difficult ground. It is fully crampon compatible and with its 2.8mm one piece leather is exceptionally sturdy and hard wearing. The Vibram sole with Impact Brake system offers excellent control on descents and ascents alike. The Karakorum is currently in service with the UK’s mountain troops and has enabled a significant decrease in soldier burden with the lighter weight.
Although very similar in build to the La Sportiva Nepal the Karakorum has less insulation making it an ideal all year round boot and therefore perfect for the military user.
For more information get in touch by email on international@brigantes.com or for UK customers warrior@brigantes.com.
Scarpa Manta Pro has been one of the top Mountain Boots in the UK for the past decade. It has had a number of variations over this time and continues to be the go to boot for winter mountaineers. As part of our ongoing program of bringing top quality outdoor product to the military user Brigantes has been working with Scarpa on producing a tactical Manta Pro.
The Manta Pro is a B2 rated winter mountaineering boot weighing in at 1640g per pair. It is the perfect balance between technical climbing boot and high quality walking. Built on the excellent Scarpa FT last and using a Gore-Tex membrane it is ideal for all conditions from Alpine to Hill.
The tactical boot is a subdued version of this famous boot. As the military user requires it for general mountaineering rather than sports climbing the B2 offers the ideal compromise between stiffness and flexibility making excellent for long hard days across difficult and varied terrain.
For more information get in touch by email on international@brigantes.com or for UK customers warrior@brigantes.com.
Danner exhibited their tropical boot concept at Modern Day Marine.
It features rough out leather and Cordura upper with drainage holes and a combination of fabric and metal barrel lace eyelets. The deep lug Vibram sole is similar in configuration to the old Panama tread.
