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ECCO Socks

Friday, November 4th, 2011

You might well know the shoe company ECCO, but what you probably don’t know (and we didn’t either) is that they have introduced a line of performance socks utilizing drirelease, a moisture wicking material that dries 4 times faster than cotton. While there are a number of types available for a variety of applications, the Technical Socks might be just the ticket for cold weather use. In addition to padding along the bottom of the foot and the heel, the sock also incorporates shin padding which may be idea for certain applications.

www.ecco.com

Behind the Curtain at SmartWool

Monday, October 24th, 2011

This video gives you an inside look at the manufacture of SmartWool socks at their factory in the US. It’s a cool video that shows you the machinery at work and gives you a good idea of how the socks are made.

However, please remember, not all SmartWool products are manufactured here and although there are Merino sheep here in the US, Merino Wool is a product of New Zealand.

www.smartwool.com

40% Off New Balance

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011

Tactical Distributors is offering a smokin’ deal on New Balance Health and Wellness shoes. Get 40% with promo code 40NEW.

www.tacticaldistributors.com

Inov8 Roclite 295 Tactical

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

Inov8 was at the forefront of the natural running movement. For some time was have been hearing that they would be releasing a military version of one of their shoes and now, the popular Roclite 295 is available for pre-order from Extreme Outfitters in Black or Tan.

The award winning Roclite 295 is designed for wear on hard surface tracks and trails and features three distinct technologies:

Meta-shankâ„¢: 5-finger meta-shank aligns with each individual metatarsal for greater flexibility when contouring while retaining underfoot impact protection.

Advanced Meta-Flexâ„¢ technology is anatomically aligned in front of the metatarsal heads for a natural forefoot flex.

Met-cradleâ„¢: The upper webbing support is anatomically positioned to cradle the forefoot behind the metatarsal heads and provide a secure foot hold.

www.extremeoutfitters.us

Magnum V-lite Intrepid HPI MultiCam

Monday, October 17th, 2011

Magnum has loaded the V-lite Intrepid HPI in MultiCam on their UK website. Recently reviewed by our friends at ARRSE, they will be available from Magnum in December.

www.magnumboots.com

AUSA – Danner Boots

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Designed for use as close combat boots, the new Melee series of footwear offers several styles, including full boot (8″), ankle height (6″) and low cut (3″). In addition to the traditional Black and Tan there is also a new Brown color called Canteen intended to serve as civyflauge.

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Look for these by December.

www.Danner.com

Palladium Boots – Maharishi Tactical

Sunday, October 9th, 2011

A collaborative effort between Palladium Boots and London-based fashion label Maharishi has led to the creation of the Maharishi Tactical boot. The Maharishi Tactical features an upper constructed from rubberized full grain leather and 2520 denier ballistic nylon. The side, collar and heel panels are made of Schoeller Dynatec, a specialty textile that consists of reflective threads and tiny reflective glass beads. This material reflects light and is visible up to 100 meters away. The boot also features a Dri-Lex moisture wicking lining for breathability and sweat control, a thick PU material sockliner, and a padded collar with red Maharishi branding on the inside. A nice boot all around, but does anyone else see a double-edged sword in that reflective material?

You can purchase yours here.

Nod to Tactical Fanboy.

ARRSE Reviews Magnum Intrepid HPi Running Shoe

Friday, September 23rd, 2011

For those of you unfamiliar with ARRSE, it is a British military forum that prides itself in a no-holds-barred look at life in the service. Additionally, it offers a great deal of content on weapons, equipment and military culture. For example, take a gander at the wiki, called appropriately, “ARRSEpedia” entry for “Walts.”

They recently reviewed the MultiCam version of the upcoming Magnum Intrepid HPi Running Shoe. The shoes incorporate Magnum’s Ion-Mask technology which encapsulates the shoe’s materials so that they can’t absorb moisture. The bottom line is that the reviewer likes them. Go see why.

www.magnumboots.com