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Friday, October 18th, 2013Canadian Military – Land Operations Temperate Boot
Tuesday, October 15th, 2013Latest and Greatest from the Canadian Army’s quest to find a boot that doesn’t fall apart and tear up Soldier’s feet.
Kodiak Group Holdings of Cambridge ON were awarded 2 contracts, and L.P. Royer Inc. were awarded one contract to develop what is called the ‘Land Operations Temperate Boot’ which is intended to replace the in-service combat boots used by the Canadian Army; Mk III Combat Boot, General Purpose Boot, and Temperate Combat Boot.
Apparently, as part of the development process an initial appearance survey was conducted; The boots had to look aesthetically pleasing to the soldier. One boot has the Canadian Armed Forces emblem embroidered on its tongue, the other has rubber mesh panels covering CADPAT AR fabric uppers.
Currently, the 3 boots are undergoing user trials for fit, function, and durability. If each boot scores a +60% acceptance rate during user trials, it will likely be procured, with the aim that all 3 boots be available through the supply system. The idea is to have a family of boots available to the service member, which they can choose which specific model they want issued according to personal preference.
Soldier Systems Canadian correspondent Levesque
Salomon Quest 4D Boots in Absolute Brown Available Exclusively Through ADS
Thursday, September 26th, 2013
I am a HUGE fan of the Salomon Quest 4D Boot and I’ve been wearing them for the past several years. They are comfortable right out of the box and are extremely lightweight. Looking at them you’d think they were these big clodhoppers but that isn’t the case at all. They offer the stability you’d expect from a design this class, but not the weight. Note: These run true to size.
Features
-Light-weight, breathable, abrasion resistantmaterial allows for breathability & comfort.
-Weatherproof Nubuck LeatherHigh-Cut Profile for increased ankle support,stability & protection.
-Material Bridge connects tongue to the uppereliminating debris from entering the shoe.
-Protective Rubber Toe and Heel Cap.
-GORE-TEX® Performance Comfort Footwear keeps your feet dry from the outside.
-Waterproof Bootie Construction.
-Non Marking Contagrip® – Delivering optimal traction on varied surfaces,
-Salomon’s Contagrip® outsoles use the ideal combination of specialized rubbers for each specific use.
-4D Advanced Chassis™
-A molded EVA midsole provides lightweight cushioning and stability.
-OrthoLite® sock liner creates a cooler, drier, healthier, better cushioned environment under the foot.
-Heel Foam.
The Absolute Brown color which pairs well with MultiCam and AOR1 camouflage is exclusively through ADS for unit and agency orders. These are in stock and I know that they are going to be gone before EOY. ADS has extended hours through September 30th.
Check out this link for details, www.adsinc.com/how-to-buy/eoy-procurement.
Bates Supports Wounded Artists
Thursday, September 19th, 2013
This story from Bates Footwear is pretty cool. They’ve given five wounded warriors the opportunity to partner with an artist through Fashion Has Heart to creat their ArtPrize entries. The HERO[series], pairs a Hero with an Artist to collaborate in order to share that hero’s story through the medium of art and design. Each veteran was paired with artists and designers to create two pairs of Bates boots – one for themselves and another to be included in ArtPrize® in September 2013. The veterans returned to Grand Rapids unveiled their ArtPrize® entry, “HERO[series],” on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The entry can be found at the Fashion Has Heart venue, 144 E. Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI. Voting begins September 18, 2013.
Above, you can see COL Kathryn Champion’s entry. To see all five entries as well as learn about the participants, visit www.batesfootwear.com.
Reebok 8 inch Dauntless Desert Tan Army Boot
Wednesday, September 11th, 2013
The Reebok 8″ Dauntless Desert Tan boot is available at US Patriot Tactical. The boot features a suede leather and 100 denier ballistic nylon upper, with an AEGIS anti-microbial moisture wicking lining. The outsole is an injected EVA midsole with rubber heel and forefoot pads. It comes standard with a moisture wicking, vented, shock absorbing, removable insole. Other features include 550 paracord laces and 100% non-metallic side air/drain vents.
www.uspatriottactical.com/reebok-8-dauntless-desert-tan-boot.html
An Abbreviated History of the Jungle Boot
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013This photo popped up on Facebook last week and a great deal of commenters on the post were ill informed. It wasn’t necessarily that they didn’t know what they were in theory, it was that they didn’t know that this tread pattern was at one point used on issue boots as well as other inaccuracies.
Because so few of currently serving troops have ever worn the “Boot, Combat, Tropical, Mildew Resistant” we are going to fill in some blanks.
Often referred to by collectors as the “Okinawa” boot, these were produced in the 1950s. They are a modification of the WWII 2-buckle boots with canvas uppers. The soles were stitched unto the upper and were worn early in the Viet Nam conflict by advisors deployed from Oki.
In 1965, the company Ro-Search (Wellco) was awarded the first jungle boot contract, producing up to 5000 pairs a day and licensed the Direct Molded Sole technology to 11 other companies. From this point on, Jungle Boots featured a DMS sole although the sole pattern would shift from a Vibram style to the Panama tread which was intended to release mud. At the same time, a metal spike protective plate was integrated into the footbed to protect Soldiers from Punji stakes used by the Viet Cong.
For more info on VN-era jungle boots, which went through a bit of an evolution, visit www.mooremilitaria.com/reference. This style of Jungle Boot continued to be issued through the mid-90s.
The original Desert Combat Boot was a tan, rough out leather version of the Jungle Boot with an improved variant introduced after Operation Desert Storm. Changes included a padded collar and leather ankle reinforcements replacing the webbing along with a Poron insole. Later, these same changes were cut into the Jungle boot along with a color change from Green canvas uppers to Black Cordura to be more like the issue leather boot.
Despite being a CTA 50-900 item, Jungle Boots were unit issue and could not be worn everywhere. For example, during the late 1980s they could not be worn in Germany due to the climate. Although, interestingly enough, the US Jungle Boot was often issued to allied forces such as the British for use in jungle operations.
All along, there have been cheap, knockoff boots. Naturally, some guys would rather buy beer than reliable boots. They generally were easy to spot due to their off color and cheap materials. Additionally, these commercial models above, featuring South Korean camouflage uppers were quite common in the 90s on the surplus market.
Several years ago, OTB Boots (now New Balance) introduced a modern jungle boot (above) that is no longer available and Rocky just released their variant (below).
Today, there is no requirement for a tropical boot despite DoD’s shift in attention to the Pacific theater although certain units are interfacing with industry.
-Eric Graves
A lifelong shooter and outdoorsman, Eric is retired from the US Air Force and also served in the US Army. After retiring from military service Eric also worked in industry and has served as the Editor of Soldier Systems Daily since launching the site in May of 2008.
Bates Velocitor
Friday, August 16th, 2013I had a chance to check Bate’s new Velocitor boots out at Warrior Expo East. They are pretty cool.
Incorporating athletic styling with an exoskeleton design. I prefer the Earth Brown version below but they are also offered in Black and Desert.
A New Take in Salewa
Monday, August 12th, 2013
I’d never looked at my Salewa boots that way, but it works.
Thanks to www.MissionReadyEquipment.com for opening my eyes.
