ADS Inc ran an exclusive production run of the 4D Quest in Brown after Salomon dropped the color last year. It’s a lightweight, Gore-tex lined boot that I my go-to model for serious terrain. See the video here.
Available this Summer for Unit and Agency purchase from ADS Inc and for individual sale from Tactical Distributors.
The LSA ( Land Sea Air) Terrain and Water boots have been out for about a year but they’ve been updated from earlier models. The uppers are the same for both models.
The Terrain boot features a Lenzi puncture resistant sole and incorporates drainage holes like found on he old Jungle Boot. Currently, these are a 6″ boot but Oakley is working on an 8″ version. Available in MultiCam, Black, Desert and Coyote sizes 6-13, 14.
The LSA Boot Water uses ribbon laces as well as Scothguard treatment to lower water absorption. The quick drain sole relies on steel mesh to protect the foot and stippling for a sure grip on wet surfaces.
CFF’s own Matt Griffin has vowed to run with the bulls this year, in his own Combat Flip Flops no less. The goal is to get Afghan factories back up and running. This is week one of his training.
Follow CFF on Facebook to keep up-to-date on Griff’s quest.
Extreme Outfitters is offering 25% OFF the Roclite 295 Tactical. Available in black or desert tan, this comfortable footwear is perfect for PT, trail running, the gym or everyday wear.
www.extremeoutfitters.us/roclite295-1
When I first saw this video a few weeks ago it really blew me away. It’s fun to watch free runners in action and interesting to check out what the European footwear brands are up to and how they are integrating the latest GORE-TEX® technology.
The footwear
Recent and comprehensive market research has shown that the effective climate comfort and management of moisture and heat loss together with reliable waterproofness, light weight, well cushioned, flexible and sporty performance soles are becoming more and more important for the police officer’s daily duty footwear. To meet these requirements the Gore professional footwear team together with HAIX®, LOWA® and MEINDL® has developed “GORE-TEX® Tactical Footwear“. The styles include HAIX® Black Eagle, MEINDL® Black Cobra and LOWA® Zephyr Black.
GORE-TEX® Technology
The footwear’s main feature is the durably waterproof and highly breathable GORE-TEX® Extended Comfort Laminate, which keeps the wearer’s feet dry and comfortable due to the increased breathability of the laminate together with the components used allow moisture to easily escape and keep the wearers feet at their optimized temperature even in the warmer climate of summer or inside environments.
The film
To launch the new “Tactical GORE-TEX® Footwear” collections Gore´s professional footwear team worked together with the film-maker and photographer Claudiu Voicu and the freerunning team “Storm Freerun” in London.
Katie McDonell, Tim “Livewire” Shieffs, Chima Akenzua and Kie Willis tested the footwear to the extreme while shooting a fast chasing story through the backyards and over the roofs of East-London. Next to “Tactical GORE-TEX® Footwear” all runners were equipped with police-uniforms made with the latest GORE-TEX® and WINDSTOPPER® technologies.
Claudiu Voicu used a Canon 5D and 7D camera, a Helicopter and a Go Pro camera to capture the full action. To capture the details of the performance of the footwear he used a Phantom Ultra Slow Motion camera.
Feel free to watch the full length version here.
Meet the Sabre Flight Boot from Belleville and it has been certified by the United States Air Force as “safe-to-fly”.
Not only is the boot very sleek, light, and athletic in appearance, it is also loaded with high performance components and features that make it ideal for use by aircrew members.
– The exclusive Vibram IBEX outsole was designed for superior performance in SERE-type situations
– The sleek, low profile design of the outsole provides for improved feel and interaction with aircraft pedals
– The long, flat lug surfaces are enhanced with sharp, leading edges…providing for both superior slip resistance and grip on all types of surfaces
– A Gore-Tex membrane provides for 100% waterproof protection
– The lace-to-toe design and aggressively scalloped eye rows form a closure system that allows for a highly customized fit
– Meets or exceeds the standards set forth by PD 77AESG-06-01
The Bates Lites are the only authorized lightweight boot for the Marine Corps. They were originally intended as a garrison boot but have become very popular as a training boot for the Combat Fitness Test as well as for use on O-courses.
It features an oil resistant Durashock sole and Bates’ water repellant and stain resistant Warrior leather. Available in Men’s and Women’s sizing in Olive Mojave.
