Combat Flip Flops upgrades the Shadowban High for 2023.
They added a leather toe cap and integrated tongue to make it more resilient, and beefed up the nylon material to ensure it’s burlier than ever.
www.combatflipflops.com/products/mens-shadowban-black
McRae Footwear has manufactured a run of Green Jungle Boots with Panama Soles. The only cosmetic difference between these and the ones issued from the 60s through the 90s is the inclusion of barrel lacing rather than traditional eyelets.
This is the only U.S. made olive drab jungle boot on the market manufactured with the same equipment used during the Vietnam War.
They have most sizes in stock at www.mcraefootwear.com/product/vietnam-era-jungle-boot/7189, but they’re selling fast! More sizes are coming in the next 2 weeks.
Compatible with a wide variety of footwear, the Völkl Overboot features a Sympatex waterproof breathable membrane combines with a durable Cordura shell and double zipper opening to facilitate opening.
Based in the commercial Attica Universal boot, the Crispi AT4 GTX (Attiva Tactical 4 GORE-TEX) features the Gore-Tex Extended Comfort membrane.
Word is, a non-GORE-TEX version is also in the works.
I am a big fan of Altra shoes and apparently I’m not the only one. Numerous friends were wearing various models during SHOT Show thanks to the comfort and support they provide.
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The Lone Peak Hiker 2 is a mid-height hiker with loop fabric eyelets.
The Altra original foot shape offers plenty of room for your foot with a low rise.
Offered in Black/Grey or Brown. Be advised the Brown colorway includes mint green EGO foam mid-soles while the Black model has Orange MaxTrac outsoles.
www.altrarunning.com/shop/mens-shoes-outdoor-adventure/mens-lone-peak-hiker-2
Coming soon, exclusively from our friends at Varusteleka, the Altama Maritime Mid in Finnish M05 camouflage.
All the features you love in an awesome camouflage pattern.
• Air mesh linings help wick away sweat and other moisture quickly from your foot.
• Full length one piece ABS shank provides stability and support when climbing a caving ladder.
• Non-shine rust-proof lace hardware.
• Ultron PU contoured insole will not absorb water.
• High abrasion quick drying 1000D Cordura quarter panels.
• Front non-metallic drain ports allow for water to drain easily when flexing the boot.
Look for them on Varusteleka’s site late this week.
Salomon FORCES displayed their new models of popular tactical footwear. I chose two for sharing.
The X Ultra MID GTX FORCES is heavily based on Salomon’s best selling consumer mid hiking boots. For tactical customers, they increased the durability of the construction on the upper and added a flexible anti-puncture plate to the mid sole.
This boot is an extension of the Speed Assault 2 and Speed Cross 6 family of lighter, faster boots that are appropriate in and out of uniform and on the job.
The Quest 4D FORCES High GTX has all the performance features of the Quest 4 GTX but in an 8” version. Salomon’s Roland Beliveau related that our Northern European NATO partners and Canadian military have been asking us for a rugged 8” boot for quite some time. He also explained that the “EN” in the name means European Norm and the boot meets ISO standards for: Anti-Static, Anti-Puncture and Anti- Slip.
Check out the new G8 Carbon and G6 Carbon. Coming in March, they’ve integrated one of the lightest foam cushions in Deckers’ library of materials.
Borrowing from sister brand HOKA, the Carbon models feature a carbon plate for support and propulsion much like Hoka’s top running shoes.
Made from 1000D Cordura and waterproof suede, they’ll be offered in Coyote with wide zip models in Black for LE, EMS, and Fire. In addition to the 8″ model, there’s a 6″ version.
