Just as soon as we ran our story about the upcoming LXVI Vans in MultiCam we started fielding emails on how to order the shoes.
They should debut in April and there will be three ways to secure yours. They will be available at the Vans website. Additionally, Crye Precision will offer them on their website as well. Finally, you can also check with your local Vans LXVI retailer.
The MultiCam Pattern website shared this cool photo of Red Bull Air Force skydiver, Jeff Provenzano‘s new MultiCam wingsuit. It’s an Apache Rebel made by Tony Suits and is crafted from Duro Textiles’ MultiCam Theta fabric. He’s already jumped from 13,500 feet and flew for 3mins and 20secs in this suit.
Several times in the past, Vans has released short runs of MultiCam models but they’ve been bought up by shoe collectors as soon as they were offered.
In the Crye Precision booth at SHOT Show, they displayed several models of LXVI Vans in MultiCam or solid earth tones with MultiCam accents. According to Crye Precision’s MultiCam brand manager Ernesto Rodriguez, these will be available in greater numbers that previous offerings.
As you can see, the LXVI line is a bit different than the traditional Vans you are used to. The styling is a little more modern and they incorporate fused upper panels. They also incorporate a higher heel height and increased heel cushioning like running shoes. This puts more of your weight on the balls of your feet.
Vans is releasing MultiCam versions of the Graph, Secant, Numeral, Variable and Stat.
This new shooting mat from Crosstac is a lightweight version of their popular long range shooting mats. Called the Recon, it weighs only 1.2 lbs and is made of two layers of 500D Cordura and rolls to a compact 14″ x 3″ size for transportation and storage. The cool thing about this mat is that one side is MultiCam and the other is A-TACS AU. Additionally, both sides incorporate a channel for your bipod.
www.crosstac.com/product/recon-shooting-mat
Tilley fans have been asking for a camouflage model for sometime now and they’ve answered by introducing a MultiCam version of the popular T3 model. Interestingly, they’re using 330D Cordura with a water repellent finish but they’ve retained the signature brass vents and snaps on either side to keep the brim up. Tilley hats also float and feature a secret pocket in the brim.
Insured against loss and guaranteed for life not to wear out, Tilley hats are Made in Canada. Sizes 6-7/8 – 8. Available beginning in March.
Oakley wearers have been asking for MultiCam models for awhile now and Oakley has obliged. Look for several of the most popular models in MultiCam.
In addition to MultiCam models they’ve also introduced Cerakote editions.
Additionally, you’ll see new boots. The SI-6 and SI-8 tactical boots share styling and differ by the height of teh upper. These assault boots feature a smooth toe and with fully tightened laces evoke the styling of the old GSG-9 but with a significant makeover in materials and construction. The upper is synthetic that features Hydrofuse construction. Look for sizing from 6-13 and then on out to 17 in full sizes. Offered in Black, Coyote and Desert Tan.
And now, they’ve introduced something completely new. The SI Belt is a Coyote Brown 1-3/4″ loop compatible belt available in S, M and L sizes that features the Raptor buckle.
Duro has finally introduced a MultiCam pack cloth called Gamma. This 400D fabric is printed in the MultiCam pattern and available now. It’s a lightweight fabric with a slick hand. Some will say that it isn’t very abrasion resistant and compared to 1000D Cordura it isn’t. But remember, we won a couple of wars using pack cloth. It can be a great tradeoff for low weight, you just have to consider what you’re using it for.
The Rally Fighter MultiCam wrap turned out great!
