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.
www.optactical.com/alotbmaasmid1
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.
Chaco has released a limited run of camouflage sandals.
There are several styles available but they’re a limited run. The patterns are woodlandesque, but make the point.
www.chacos.com/US/en/limited-edition-collections
Featuring a polishable heel and toe, the Law Dog boot is constructed of full grain leather. These were built with LE and First Resoonders in mind, integrating waterproof/breathable as well as Blood-borne Pathogen resistance. In addition to a Reinforced Toe Box, the Law Dog boot also features their Strife™ Warfighter Bottom Unit.
Available in Nightfjall, a Black shade, in sizes 7-15.
www.viktos.com/collections/footwear/products/law-dog
The JungleLite was by far the most popular OTB Boot and when they went away, customers were bummed. But Dan Ellis revived the brand and improved the design.
We have been monitoring the status of these boots as they make their way through customs here in the US, and they are finally ready to order.
