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Thursday, March 10th, 2011Spotted at IDEX, MultiCam Trainers
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011We recently received a few photos of even more MultiCam goodness from Magnum USA. Oddly enough, they were taken by a reader who was attending IDEX in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You see? You just can’t escape the awesomeness of MultiCam, no matter where you flee. While he provided photos of three different models we are only going to share one with you right now.
We did see a couple of models of MultiCam trainers at SHOT Show but they weren’t exactly parading them about. As we understand it, they are all currently undergoing trials in bad places and once Magnum receives some solid feedback from the field they will work the final prototypes for formal unveiling at SHOT Show 2012. We have seen the future and it is MultiCam.
For those of you who can’t wait and want Magnum Boots now, visit www.magnumboots.com.
Thanks to our intrepid reader who sent us this sneak peek into the future of footwear.
Garmont T4 GTX Now Available
Saturday, February 26th, 2011Extreme Outfitters just received their initial shipment of the much awaited T4 GTX. This lightweight assault hiker is Gore-tex lined and features a polyurethane midsole ride combined with a Vibram G3 outsole.
Available in Sand and Black in sizes 7-11.5 (half) and 12-14 (full). Order until 1 March and get the 25% off pre-order price.
Finally, Lowa Combat Boots for Women
Saturday, February 19th, 2011As we see more and more women on the battlefield, it’s good to see manufacturers step up to the plate and add women’s sizes. According to a report on www.militaryboots.com, Lowa is doing just that by adding sizing in two of the most popular Task Force styles. Make sure you go over and read the whole article.
Corps Strength – Bare Foot Running???
Sunday, February 13th, 2011
In his monthly fitness training feature, Retired Marine PJ Roarke, discusses his concerns about protecting your feet during training. Interestingly, we were first introduced to MGunz, as he is known, by Bates Footwear and he is a steadfast supporter of their boots not only for duty wear but for physical fitness training as well. He doesn’t work for Bates, he wears them.
When it comes to information about health, diet and fitness the only thing that you can truly count on is that it will change. Guidance seems to travel in a big circle every few years. High carb, low fat, no carb, heavy weights, light weights, no weights, running, no running, etc, etc. One day this is the best way to train, tomorrow it’s no good. You have to use this new method, new supplement, new gear, or eat this and don’t eat this. For some reason people always think that they have to try something new to get results and they mistrust the basics? Now 99% of this stuff is just a fad that will quickly pass as some new nonsense comes along to take its place. However once in a while something comes along that (IMO) is not only silly but dangerous. What I’m speaking of here is the new fad of “Barefoot” running. Not just in truly barefoot, but the new “Barefoot” running shoes. Now if you are a person whose occupation has you shining chair with your ass for most of your time than this may not be a big deal. However if you are in the military, firefighting, law enforcement, construction work or any field that operates on your feet, than this barefoot training can put your livelihood in jeopardy. Your feet need to be protected, not only when your at work but when your training. In my book Corps Strength I wear and recommend boots for training. I don’t even think running shoes are sturdy enough for what you need, but they are 100x better than these new barefoot “slippers”. IMO they will surely lead to injury. Now don’t send me any scientific studies that were done by the barefoot shoe companies on college students and pro athletes. I live and work in the real world not in a lab. Just the thought of carrying a combat load, or even just running in those things makes my feet hurt. Not to mention what it would do to your knees and back. If you’re a working person do yourself (and your feet) a favor and get some Bates boots to train and work in (I use Dura-Shocks) and leave the “Barefoot Training” to the Cavemen. Did I mention that the average lifespan of a Caveman was about 40?
Good luck and Semper Fi
MGunz
Magnum Isn’t Just About MultiCam
Friday, February 11th, 2011I know it seems a bit odd that we would be downplaying MultiCam but the SHOT Show buzz surrounding Magnum’s new MultiCam footwear has kind of overshadowed their current offerings. So if you like the styles you saw in MultiCam or work somewhere that would not allow you to wear camo boots, you need to know that those same models are currently available in Black and Desert Tan.
Take for example this version of the Sidewinder HPi in Desert Tan. It has all of the features of its camouflaged brother that we wrote about before SHOT Show. They include the ion-maskâ„¢ hydrophobic surface enhancement, SuperFabric arch panel and an OrthoLite insole combined with a Vibram sidewinder outsole.
Oakley SI Approach Mid
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
After what seemed like years in development hell, the Oakley SI Approach Mid is finally available. Prototypes have been seen for some time but as they continued development incremental improvements were introduced. The most recent was the inclusion of a puncture proof sole.
Made offshore and available now in Dune from USstandardissue.com for authorized customers.
Belleville to be Awarded Contract for Mountain Combat Boot
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011
During the PEO Soldier media round table earlier today, COL William Cole PM Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment, stated that the Army has finally chosen a design for the Mountain Combat Boot from Belleville under the Soldier Enhancement Program. As the REF continued to purchase the Danner candidate boot, this news comes as a bit of a surprise since Danner looked like the “shoe in”. The boot is designed as a mid height alternate to the standard issue combat boot and better tuned for use in Afghanistan’s terrain where Soldiers often have to scramble up and down steep rock faced slopes. According to COL Cole a contract award for 25,000 pairs is forthcoming.
