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Reebok and the Makers of GORE-TEX Fabric Have Reinvented the Hot Weather Boot

Tuesday, January 19th, 2016

Manufacturers of quality military and tactical footwear and exclusive licensee for Reebok military and tactical boots, and W. L. Gore & Associates, inventor of GORE-TEX® fabric, recently announced a new line of waterproof military and tactical footwear for hot weather, the Reebok KRIOS Series.   
  
Made in the U.S.A., the new Reebok KRIOS is the only tactical boot that keeps feet cool and comfortable in hot environments and dry in wet conditions. 

“This is a new GORE-TEX® footwear technology from Gore,” says Bill Candy, Product Manager at Gore. “GORE-TEX® Extended Comfort Technology provides unrivaled breathability in hot weather and has been proven in lab tests to keep feet cool and comfortable in hot weather.”

“We’ve been collaborating for years with Gore to develop and test this product,” says John Duvic, Warson Brands Corporate VP of Product Development. “Our goal was to construct a waterproof, lightweight boot that is comfortable in hot conditions and strong enough for heavy duty use; the Reebok KRIOS achieves that goal.”  

Fused protective layers reduce bulk, minimize absorption, and dry quickly, preventing added weight in wet conditions. The KRIOS’S construction results in a boot that absorbs 90% less water when compared to non-waterproof boots.

The KRIOS is built to thrive under the harshest conditions demanded by military and tactical duty professionals. The MeraMAX® outsole provides four times the abrasion resistance of rubber. This, plus a rugged nylon and leather outer shell, and GORE-TEX® exoskeleton, means every layer of the KRIOS is built to last.  

The new Reebok KRIOS Series is available in an 8-inch mil-spec boot in desert tan, black, sage green, and coyote. Features include a speed lacing system and electrical hazard protection.  

Reebok military and tactical footwear is available now through select duty uniform retailers throughout the United States. For more information about the Reebok KRIOS, visit ReebokWork.com/KRIOS.

Bill Mills, President, Jim Maritz, CEO, and Warson Brands sales and product development teams will be available at SHOT Show booth 10179 in Las Vegas Jan. 19-22 to demonstrate the KRIOS and answer any questions.  

 www.warsonbrands.com.

Bates Footwear To Introduce PowerSports Line At 2016 SHOT Show

Sunday, January 17th, 2016

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Rockford, MI – January 14, 2016 – Bates Footwear, a recognized leader in military and first responder footwear, is heading to the NSSF SHOT Show in Las Vegas, January 19-22. Following a successful launch to the motorcycle market at AIMExpo 2015 in Orlando, Bates will be introducing their new PowerSports line to the shooting, hunting and outdoor enthusiast market for the first time.

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“We are thrilled to be showing our PowerSports footwear at the NSSF SHOT Show this year,” said Bates Footwear Marketing Director Julie McCauley. “There is a lot of crossover between this market and the motorcycle market, and we want to take this opportunity to introduce our PowerSports line to some consumers who might be more familiar with our tactical or dress products.”

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Bates Footwear enjoys a proud 130-year heritage of manufacturing footwear from combat boots to formal dress shoes for the United States Armed Forces. The world’s most demanding consumers require footwear that offers protection, performance and all-day comfort, and it is this foundation that paved the way for Bates Footwear’s entry into the PowerSports industry.

Visit BatesFootwear.com to learn more about the Bates Footwear PowerSports line.

Salomon Forces At SHOT Show

Saturday, January 16th, 2016

The new Salomon Forces line will be at SHOT Show in the Toscana 3610 room.  Be sure to schedule your appointment through Über Group, Salomon or AmerSports.

Altama Introduces Jungle II Boot at SHOT Show

Friday, January 15th, 2016

Altama listened to wearers of the classic US military jungle boot. As they worked to improve the boot, they concentrated in materials and kept the classic design. The resulting Jungle II boot improves areas of water absorption, puncture resistance, and comfort. They worked with US leather tanneries to significantly reduce the amount of water that is absorbed through the leather and replaced the steel plate with PunctureX material so now it covers the whole foot without any gaps. They also created a cushion-like midsole through a unique Dual Density Rubber (DDR) lasting. This process allows them to keep the rigid outsole but add comfort to the foot.

  

This video shows how it’s done.

So far I’ve seen Black and OD. Hoping for a Coyote model.

www.altama.com

Altama Has Something To Show You At SHOT

Thursday, January 14th, 2016

 

Check out their latest boots at showcase booth #20149.

OR – Adidas

Saturday, January 9th, 2016

I wanted to share a few shoes that will hit stores late next summer.

Terrex Tracefinfer CH

I really like the updated look of the Tracefinder which reminds of the old European Adidas outdoor boots of the 1980s. It combines Primaloft 200 gram insulation with a new collar design to keep snow and cold out. There’s also a waterproof Climaproof membrane. The shoe features Adidas boost technology midsole and a Continental rubber outsole.

Terrex Conrax CH CP

The Conrax is snowshoe compatible with 200 grams of Primaloft insulation and a Clomaproof waterproof membrane. There is a lace cover for added protection as well. The sole is Continental rubber.

CW Winterpitch CP Leather

This insulated mid height shoe combines nubuck leater with ripstop fabric for an upper that is bonded to their Climaproof membrane. It uses an EVA midsole as well as a Stealth rubber outsole for sure grip on wet surfaces.

Above is a shot of the outsole. You may remember that Stealth rubber came to Adidas after they bought Five.Ten.

 

Also be on the lookout for new Down filled insulation layers in OD from Adidas.

www.adidas.com

OR – Salewa

Friday, January 8th, 2016

This is the Ultra Train GTX. It incorporates a Michelin outsole which combines Michelin’s two best performing mountain bike tires. Obviously, it’s available in all Black.

   

The Trek Tail was inspired by the Firetail but they’ve opened the toe box up a bit. This urban hiker features Nubuck leather but no waterproof lining.

  

  

www.salewa.com

OR – Vibram Furoshiki Footwear

Thursday, January 7th, 2016

  

I know these are wild looking but they are Vibram’s Furokishi footwear. The name comes from the Japanese word “to wrap and carry items with cloth” and that’s exactly what these do. Stretchable wraps extend off of the Vibram rubber sole to secure the fit with Velcro. This high top model is boot height but there are mid and low variants as well. The high top is lined with fleece for cold weather wear.

 

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