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DSEI – Bergans

Wednesday, September 16th, 2015

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Bergans is introducing a new boot for cold wet conditions.

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Unfortunately, they are so new, we don’t have many details yet. Made from New Zealand leather with few seams and is completely waterproof. It is also the first boot made with Dermizax, an “active” membrane making it highly breathable. Dermazix isn’t a microporous membrane but rather wicks mositure away. The three layer sole system consisting of a proprietary grippy non-slip outsole, an aluminum plate in the midsole for stability and an inner sole subsystem with two options. The first is an anti-bacterial insole as well as an insulated insole. They can be used alone or together. The lower boot features a wide rubber rand to protect it from Norway’s rocky terrain.

In addition to this high leg variant, there is a lower trekking version as well as similar Hunting models.

www.bergans.com

US Army Operational Footwear Update

Monday, September 14th, 2015

Due to the nature of their line of work, Soldiers care about boots and the US Army has come a long way over the past two decades to offer a wider variety of mission-oriented footwear. We thought it would be interesting to share a few slides from a deck shared recently with industry by PEO Soldier’s PM for Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment. They offer an overview as well as information on the Jungle and Mountaineering Boot efforts as well as the Cold Weather Overboot which has unfortunately been in development hell, in one form or another, since at least the 90s. Please note that photos of footwear in the developmental slides do not necessarily depict the items which have been selected by the Army, but are rather, representational candidates.

Overview

US Army Operational Footwear Overview

Jungle Boot

US Army Operational Footwear - Jungle Boot

US Army Operational Footwear - Jungle Boot Feedback

US Army Operational Footwear - Jungle Boot Research

Mountaineering Boot

US Army Operational Footwear - Mountaineering Boot

OverBoot

US Army Operational Footwear - Overboot

Extreme Outfitters – New From Salewa

Tuesday, September 8th, 2015

Extreme Outfitters Salewa

www.extremeoutfitters.us/search.aspx?find=salewa

Extreme Outfitters – TacLace

Sunday, September 6th, 2015

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www.extremeoutfitters.us – TacLace

Oakley SI – Light Assault Leather Boot

Thursday, August 27th, 2015

Light Assault Leather Boot

The Oakley SI Light Assault Leather Boot features a polishable full-grain Nappa bovine leather upper, with a metal speed loop lacing system with anti-IR coating and 100% braided nylon laces. The boot also features an injection EVA midsole and slip-resistant rubber outsole. Available in sizes 6-12.5, 13, 14.

www.oakleysi.com/Root/Footwear/SI-Footwear/Light-Assault-Leather-Boot

LALO Tactical Zodiac Recon

Monday, August 24th, 2015

This is the Zodiac Recon from LALO Tactical. You can defintely see the Tri-Density Zodiac foam outsole as well as the Superfabric toe.

  

I really like the Battleship color but they are also offered in Desert Cam, Night Vision (Black/Green) and Blk Ops (Murdered Out).

La Sportiva – Trango Cube GTX Highlander

Monday, August 17th, 2015

During the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market earlier this month, I had an opportunity to check out a new tactical version of the popular Trango Cube GTX from La Sportiva. The brand has long been embraced by the military who have issued at the unit level, several models of their civilian mountain boots. What’s interesting was their choice of color scheme for this militarized version of the Trango Cube. While the civilian Trango Cube GTX may be the most advanced boot in the line, the existing colors are hardly friendly to tactical climbing. As you can see, this version incorporates the Highlander transitional camouflage pattern from Kryptek.

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The Trango Cube GTX features a new seamless, waterproof upper with protective rand and direct-inject lacing system. Additionally, this Gore-Tex lined boot offers an integrated removable tongue made from a soft stretch fabric to increase comfort. They’ve also reduced the weight from previous versions yet increased abrasion resistance. One of the ways they’ve reduced weight is with the La Sportiva “One” sole made by Vibram which offers a lower profile meaning lower weight.

Specs:
Weight: 26.2 oz / 743 g
Sizes: 37 – 48 (half sizes)
Upper: QB3 Waterproof fabric/ Kryptek Highlander Print Cordura/ FlexTec2 fabric/ Thermo-Tech Injection
TPU lacing system/ PU Eyelets/ Vibram Rubber Rands
Lining: Gore-Tex Performance Comfort
Insole: 4mm graded Nylon
Midsole: PU in toe and heel/ EVA in the central zone and in the heel / TPU insert for rear crampon attachment
Sole: La Sportiva “ONE” by Vibram (exclusive) with Impact Brake System
Construction: Board Lasted
Last: Trango

www.sportiva.com

OR – Adidas Outdoor

Saturday, August 8th, 2015

For Spring 2016, Adidas Outdoor will offer some new colors (Branch and Granite) for the existing Terrex Swift-R GTX as well as introduce some interning new models like the Terrex Solo Approach Shoe featuring Stealth Rubber and the Climacool Jawpaw Lace a water shoe also featuring Stealth Rubber as well as the adidas Drain System.   
Below you can see the Stealth Rubber and drainage soles.

 
This next shoe caught my eye from across the booth.  It’s hard to believe that the GSG-9 boot is four decades old but the GSG9 Trail is meant to pay homage to that old standby.  

 
It’s definitely interesting but some of the design features remind more of the newer GSG9.7s rather than the originals.

  

  
www.adidas.com