when operators hit the ground they do so with their legs pumping ready to achieve their objectives with speed and precision an operator's feet are one of his or her greatest assets so the proper tactical boots can literally make the difference between life and death in the heat of.

The moment a solid pair of boots keeps you stable mobile and safe in a vast array of different environments from urban terrain and scorching deserts to mountain passes and tangled forests at high speeds the right pair of tactical boots makes you a low drag operator resisting rocks water mud and.

More and laughing off abrasions and other abuse as if they were merely marshmallows most importantly good tactical boots keep your feet comfortable and dry even in the harshest conditions so you can skip the foot bath at the end of the day when you begin your search for the best tactical boots you may find yourself a.

Little bit overwhelmed there are a lot of brands and styles of boots and it can be difficult to select a quality product to help clear up the confusion we have drafted a list of the best tactical boots on the market today this list has boots for hot weather cold weather running heavy equipment operation and the color requirements for.

Every branch of service the shadow amphibian boot brings a new look into the ultimate tactical boot starting with its engineered soul we used dupont blown rubber and amphibian outsole to provide our end users with a reliable yet lightweight operable sole that will not only insert into a variety of fins but provide traction in warm and.

Wet environments while being sea water resistant with our stealth approach technology from a rounded heel shape and eba outsole integration foot noise will be the least of your worries furthermore lightness transfers to efficiency and efficiency transfers to effectiveness to better explain this every one ounce of weight transfers to 55 pounds over one.

Mile add up all the miles while operating and you can see why we made not just a durable boot but one that is lightweight starting from the bottom up our patented dual zone compression molded eva compound provides the end user with comfort and a rapid response balance we have a 50 short eva molded in the heel portion of the outsole and a 55.

Short eva molded in the forefoot the benefit of this design is comfort while stationary and rapid response with foot pressure our kpu lacing system is designed to be held by friction to allow the boot to function even if the lace brakes have an inopportune time once laced the boots stay secure especially in the water.

An attribute that you will find you can't live without is our hidden lace pocket located right underneath the tongue is a special netting to keep the laces tied during any operation with an eight millimeter active drop we believe we have perfected the optimal ramp angle from heel height to toe height this allows the operator to have.

The rolling sensation similar to a running shoe but with the rigidity and protection of a boot our boots are meant for running so you can bring the fight to them our fin clip is an extra feature that was requested while working with the naval special warfare personnel they wanted a boot that could fit into fins.

Stain the fins and be operable outside of the fence this is why we added the thin clip to grab the heel strap of the swim fin preventing any movement while swimming to further provide our operators with the best moisture management boots out there we use a ceramic bamboo lining that has moisture wicking anti-microbial.

Hydrophobic quick drying qualities that limit the boots time being wet think of an environmentally responsible liner for your boots that provides accelerated drying for any ocean or sweaty rock you may encounter when agility matters you need a high performance lightweight airport friendly boot the 11 boots of the alpha series by original swot are.

Built with the comfort and flexibility of an athletic shoe combined with the stability reliability and functionality of an all-day hard-working tactical boot the entire alpha series lineup is built for the grind from the ground up its aggressive non-slip rubber outsole is rated for optimal slip resistance and abrasion resistance and the.

Thermoplastic heel counter and toe box are pre-molded during manufacturing to eliminate the break-in period the alpha insoles provide multi-layer comfort and support while the nylon hardware and shank allow for an airport friendly experience every alpha upper uses 100 polyester mesh to provide abrasion resistance and.

Tear strength while maintaining breathability to keep your feet comfortable and cool but it doesn't stop there we added on extra protection where it matters most with our abrasion resistant sand skin coating along the mud guard and toe the u-fit lacing system comes standard on all styles allowing for a more.

Personalized and secure fit along with the gusseted tongue to keep dirt and debris out the stationary achilles cushion or the sac is a unique jersey covered cushion perfectly placed at the rear of the boot collar to eliminate pressure and friction with optional add-ons like side zip for easy on and off full-grain polishable tow options to.

Keep you looking sharp and uniform and waterproofing for the messiest tasks it's easy to find the perfect alpha for your lifestyle but if you want to stay the alpha you can't rest on your laurels so we took this boot into a place no boot has gone before we added a holster introducing the alpha defender 8-inch it has everything you love about our.

All-time best-selling most athletic and technologically advanced alpha series boots and ups the ending of the max with a patented holster integrated directly onto your boot the specific placement of this feature eliminates discomfort and increases security for your secondary or concealed firearm the holster uses an elastic blend so that it can stretch to.

Accommodate most single stacked compact handguns and a thumb snap locking system designed for fast and easy access the alpha defender has all of the outstanding features of the alpha series topped off with a tactical advantage you won't want to live without it's also available in a full grain polishable toe to meet all of your uniform needs today.

I'm here to tell you about the new tactical sport ii from bates the taxon sport 2 is built for the hardest working individuals those that run into the face of danger without missing a step those that put it all on the line every single day and those that demand a boot that never backs down so that's exactly what we built it starts with the all new.

Ground gripping tac traction rubber outsole ready for any terrain in any environment it's durable lightweight and grippier than ever it passes industry standards for slip and oil resistance and features full movement flex channels so the outsole works with you not against you the upper the taxosport 2 is built to.

Last with durable suede leather and breathable panels and tongue the outsole features a heel and toe stitch for extra durability while the medial ykk side zipper makes it easy to put on and kick off the tactile sport 2 is on average 10 percent lighter than its predecessor the original tactile sport and we've.

Enhanced the ride for better ground connection bringing the heel to toe drop down to 11 millimeters while adding a shock absorbing insole and energy returning midsole so you can focus on your job not your feet the new taxo sport 2 kicks up the speed tightens the grip and smooths out the.

Ride and it's only available from baits attachment sport 2 for the hardest job on earth the 511 speed 3.0 jungle boot delivers outstanding tactical functionality in a 1680d nylon upper with a synthetic dark coyote suede this boot features our mission specific speed platform for both traction and moisture management in wet.

Jungle environments designed to be lightweight and breathable the speed 3.0 jungle boot featured a strobel sock with a padded tongue for comfort cushion and a secure fit these boots have an odor control treatment on the lining to keep you cool and comfortable all day long there's a 14 millimeter heel to toe drop for a secure stance and a nylon shank.

For torsional rigidity and stability the four foot lugs are self-cleaning and the fence climbing lugs and arch lugs have been added for traction assistance for rope and ladder work this is the 511 speed 3.0 jungle boot in dark coyote hey everyone i'm adam with merrell tactical i'm here to talk to you today about the moab 2 8-inch waterproof boot.

So let's take a look at what makes this boot great so if we look at the upper you can see we used a waterproof pu coating on the leathers as well as a really durable mesh which makes it a little bit more breathable you also will notice this stability arm across the lateral side which gives it a lot of structure and stability in that.

Upper as well now here you see we have the m select dry tag on there that means we used our merrell m select drive waterproof membrane which is both waterproof as well as breathable also talking about the upper you can see we added some abrasion resistance on the toe bumper.

Now if we flip it around the medial side you can see we added this durable ykk zipper on here which makes it easy to get on and off and then if you open that up you can see there's a bellows tongue as well which keeps that debris out of the boot now like most merrell's right under the heel we offer the merrell air cushion.

Which is basically a little scoop out of the middle with a layer of foam over the top creating almost a trampoline effect for that heel if we flip it over to the outsole we used our tc5 plus rubber from vibram for trusted traction all day long now this boot is also available in a mid waterproof as well as a low non.

Waterproof option and that is your moab 2 8 inch tactical waterproof boot this is the magnum stealth force 8.0 boot this boot is designed with a high carbon rubber outsole it has a high surface contact so allows you not to slip it's skeletonized to.

Lighten the weight of the boot 360 degree pivot design and ladder grip paddles in the front the shoe is also designed with a 90 degree ladder grip under the heel the midsole is a compression molded eva it has crumple zones in the side that allow the shoe to flex as you're moving.

Around corners full grain leather upper the shoe is also an ion mask which is blood-borne pathogen and waterproof traditional lacing system up on the front with the v-notch groove so down in the kneeling position allows the boot to flex nice padded tongue up in the front.

In the back you have a kick plate so as you're kicking the boot off it's a high abrasion area on the medial side of the boot you have a circular side zip that is a ykk zipper zips up and down easily padded collar on the top it is asian antimicrobial lined and its cambril line.

On the inside has a removable impact insole the magnum stealth force 8.0 boot is available in several configurations lace side zip composite toe and also waterproof with ion mask.

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