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NTOA – Danner

Monday, September 19th, 2011

Danner displayed their Danner Flight Assault (DFA) line released at SHOT Show. These styles integrate their Vertical Insertion Arrestor (VIA) technology which is designed to assist with control during fast rope descents. The Canteen, seen here, is a Gore-tex lined boot features toe lacing and an upper manufactured from a combination of 1000D Cordura and Nubuck leather. Additionally, the Danner Descender outsole is made from a Vibram V-4 ultra-abrasion rubber compound.

Finally, they were also giving sneak peeks (sorry, no photos allowed) of two new high top styles that will debut next SHOT Show. These are pretty nice and will be a great lightweight, low-profile option who are looking for tactical features without the signature.

www.danner.com

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NBOW – VIVOBAREFOOT

Saturday, September 10th, 2011

VIVOBAREFOOT is no newcomer to the barefoot running craze having started making shoes in 2004. What is new is Uber Group’s interest in the line. Immediately, they saw an application for this line in the tactical athlete community.

The Neo Trail is an trail runner weighing in at 8.7 oz. The off road grip features directional lugs to maximize surface contact For barefoot traction. The whole concept is to maximize proprioception or the ability to “feel” the ground balanced with protection. It also features a reinforced toe guard to keep your upper foot safe on the trail.

www.vivobarefoot.com

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NBOW – Vasque

Saturday, September 10th, 2011

Outdoor industry publication Leisure Trends has rated the Vasque Breeze GTX as the number one brown boot for the past five years. In the outdoor industry, brown boot is a mainstay hiking boot. So obviously, it’s popular. Unfortunately, Vasque hasn’t really caught the eye of military personnel until recently.

What has made the Breeze so popular is its EVA midsole, usually found in trail and running shoes, paired with a stiff TPU plate. So you get torsional support combined with trail shoe comfort. These same features will do well for military personnel who wear hiking style shoes.

Finally, the Breeze features a Gore-tex sock and Vibram outsole.

www.vasque.com

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NBOW – FIVE TEN

Saturday, September 10th, 2011

FIVE TEN is now producing the Water Tennie. It looks like a water and climbing shoe mated and had a really cool kid. Originally intended as a kayaking shoe, some of our Nation’s Finest saw them and thought they might work for certain mission sets as VBSS. It turns out they were right. Add a sticky AquaStealth rubber sole with a rubberized toe, ankle coverage and mesh panels, the Water Tennie is just as great for recreation as MAROPS.

Available now from FIVE TEN tactical dealers. For more info visit www.fiveten.com

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NBOW – Bates Footwear

Friday, September 9th, 2011

Bates Footwear is set release their new Lightweight Hiker, designed specifically to fill a niche for those seeking a comfortable commercial-style boot for combat use. Unlike many hiking boots the Lightweight Hiker offers a great deal of torsional support along the footbed.

It features the Vibram Mutant outsole and integrates Superfabric side panels to help keep your feet cool.

www.batesfootwear.com

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Combat Flip Flops Update

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

The question has come up as to where in Afghanistan that the Combat Flip Flops will be made. Here are pictures taken recently at the factory that will be used.

combatflipflops.com

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Smokin Deal on Nike SF Boots

Monday, September 5th, 2011

Extreme Outfitters is offering a great deal on Black Nike SF Boots through 15 September. They are smooth leather and will take a shine. The SF Boot is very comfortable and built on the Nike Free sole which means they weigh ounces per boot. They make a great boot for LE and first responders who require a Black boot.

This is an unadvertised special price. They are going for for $89.99 and this offer is restricted to the Black version. To order, select the boots and then use code NIKE89 during checkout.

www.extremeoutfitters.us

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Salomon Quest in Brown – MRE Exclusive

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

Mission Ready Equipment had the access to identify an operational requirement for a more arid environment friendly color for the Salomon Quest 4D GTX boot and the foresight to make it happen. They got with the guys at Über SOF (who as far as we are concerned would be Salomon Tactical if there was such a thing) and identified a supply of Quests in Brown manufactured for the European market. Together they worked to convince Salomon to bring the entire stock to the US. Now, they are available to you, exclusively from MRE.

As you can see, they blend well with both AOR1 and MultiCam. The Quest is an awesome boot and is comfortable right out of the box. The Quest is built on the same last as the Salomon XA Pro 3D running shoe which is Salomon’s most popular style. The sole relies on Salomon’s 4D Chassis. The outsole has an ascending lug pattern in the front of the sole, and a braking pattern in the rear. Beneath the foot is a cushioning pad, while the chassis protects against twisted ankles, and then an additional cushioning pad to absorb rocks and roots underfoot (4 layers= 4D). Finally, the GTX in the style name stands for Gore-tex and these boots will not only stand up to the terrain but also the weather.

There are only a couple of hundred pairs available. Get yours before their gone from www.missionreadyequipment.com.

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