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.
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.
eu.vibram.com/en/products/furoshiki-black
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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.
