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America’s #1 Marketplace for Arc’teryx LEAF and Salomon Forces brings you the latest line of Salomon Forces. All 2016 models, colors and sizes available for pre-order. Free Shipping and Free Returns.
www.us-elitegear.com/brands/salomon
www.tacticaldistributors.com/collections/Salomon
In its second year, Salomon Forces is not only releasing a new colorway (Burro), but several new footwear styles as well.
The Jungle Ultra is a new jungle boot, which was developed to perform in warm environments. Its features include drainage holes, sipping, and waterphobic foams. It will be available in Burro and Sage Green. Warning, Burro is darker than Coyote, and the Sage Green is darker than the Air Force Sage Green.
The Salomon Forces Speed Assault is completely new and essentially a Mid height version of the popular Speedcross. They don’t even have this new shoe on the commercial side yet. I’ve been wearing a pair for several months and I really like them. Easy to done and doff but none of the issues with dirt and debris entering the shoe like on the low models. latest iteration of the Speed model within the Forces line. It is a low-profile shoe, with a 6mm heel to toe drop and an EVA shaped footbed.
If you’re interested in extreme cold weather boots, then Forces has you covered with the Toundra Pro CSWP. The Toundra Pro CSWP is the replacement for the Toundra Mid CSWP starting July 2016. It’s rated to -40, which is where Celsius and Fahrenheit overlap.
Keep checking for additional info on each of these models.
Salomon has announced that for 2016 they will be offering the new Burro colorway for the Salomon Forces XA Pro Mid, Quest 4D Forces, and Quest 4D GTX Forces footwear. The Burro colorway is designed as a more versatile, blended earth tone, and to allow wearers to more easily blend into their surroundings. Below, you can see imagery of the three Forces models in the new colorway:
It’s not Coyote but rather a sligtly darker color.
I remember first seeing Lundhags Ski March boots in the 80s-era Survival Aids catalogs from the UK. Lessons from the Falkland campaign were still fresh in their minds and keeping feet dry in cold-wet conditions was a particular onsession considering the unsuitability of issue footwear.
Lundhags still offers the same style of boot, slightly updated over the years. There are versions for 75mm bindings as well as for 87-91mm. In either case, they feature a Goodwell Ski Sole, Rubber Lowers incorporating EVA construction and TPU Plastic Toe Cap as well as Laced Leather Uppers with removable 5mm Wool Felt Linings. The last is designed so as to accommodate an additional layer of socks.
For those of you who are looking for similar construction without the touring ski compatibility, check out Lundhags’ Professional series.
www.lundhags.se/product-2/16318/husky_ski
We wanted to share this Salomon brand video with you to whet your appetite for the upcoming debut of the 2016 Forces line at SHOT Show. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing exclusive content from this line. It’s something you won’t want to miss.
At Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in August I heard rumors of an upcoming Ski March Boot from the commercial side of Arc’teryx. The result is the new Procline unveiled this week in Vancouver to members of the ski press.
It may be of some interest to military customers simply due to the Bird’s reputation. The boot is intended for use not only skiing but also walking on rock and ice. For instance, the toe is designed specifically for use with crampons. Additionally, you can “unlock” the cuff , allowing for walking.
Offered in European sizing in several models for both Men and Women:
Procline Carbon Lite – 1190 gr, size 27.5
Procline Carbon Support – 1260 gr, size 27.5 (Exact same shell, liner with more ski performance)
Procline Men’s Lite – 1190 gr, size 27.5 (Carbon infused cuff plastic, no carbonfiber cuff)
Procline Men’s Support – 1260 gr, size 27.5 (Infused cuff, liner with more ski performance)
Procline Women Lite – 1060 gr, size 25.5 (Carbon infused cuff plastic, no fiber, sizes from 23 to 27.5, exact same shell as “Men’s” with a liner shaped for differences in women’s leg shapes)
Procline Women Support – 1120 gr size 25.5 (Same as above with ski support liner)
Look for additional imformation during Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in just a few weeks.
Exciting news from the Marines. They are moving forward on tropical clothing and footwear.
Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) Product Manager Infantry Combat Equipment (PdM-ICE) is conducting market research to identify tropical uniform fabrics, uniform designs, and boots that provide durability and protection, improved moisture management, and reduced dry time in a tropical environment. The tropical combat uniform includes a blouse, trouser, and boot. PdM ICE plans to conduct a user evaluation on the most promising materials and end items.
This Sources Sought effort requests industry to submit fabrics or uniform prototypes that are suitable for a tropical environment. Interestingly, PdM ICE intends to use a Government-owned design for the tropical uniform but they’re willing to consider commerial items as an alternative to the Government-owned designs. Lots of layers of fabric on those Marine field uniforms (MCCUU and EFRCE). Something stripped down would be nice.
In addition to tropical uniforms, the Marines want a new boot although I can’t for the life of me understand how a Marine Jungle Boot might be different than an Army or a SOF Jungle Boot. I certainly hope they aren’t pining for a tropical variant of the RAT boot.
The primary consideration in development of a new tropical boot will be improved performance in a tropical environment. The new tropical boot shall have similar qualities to the Marine Corps Combat Boot requirements. The boot must operate within a tropical environment, with performance based upon boot durability. Submissions shall incorporate innovative designs which utilize fabric and synthetic leathers to increase dry out time, while reducing weight and moisture retention caused by natural leather. Additionally, the tropical boot must be lighter weight and faster drying when compared to the current combat boot. The outsole must allow for easy removal of mud, debris, and foreign substances. The Marine Corps tropical boot can vary in height as long as the boot provides ankle support to the wearer.
Seeing this chart, I’d say they’re not exactly setting the bar very high here, considering the Army recently relearned quite a bit about they had forgotten about Jungle Boots. Soles almost seem as an afterthought and no mention of a plate to protect the foot from booby traps.
This is the most interesting part of the effort. Maybe something like the Gore Pyrad will work but anything that inhibits breathability, even a little bit, in the jungle is a recipe for disaster. Everytime I read FR and armor requirements for jungle operations and wonder who wrote them. It’s surely not anyone who has ever spent anytime in a jungle environment.
PdM-ICE is conducting market research to determine if the current Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform (MCCUU) could be flame resistant (FR) treated. Treatment should be low cost, and could be applied during fabric manufacture, as a post treatment, or in garment form. Treatment shall not alter appearance, comfort, or durability properties. The treatment must meet the vertical flame performance…
Fortunately, there will also be an Industry Day, during Outdoor Retailer Winter Market from 7-10 January 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah, where the Government plans to conduct one-on-one meetings with industry. Maybe the Marines will be in recieve mode while vendors procide feedback on work they’ve already done, especially regarding boots.
Interested parties need to review the announcement on www.FBO.gov for all of the particulars.