GORE-TEX vs Non GORE-TEX Tactical Boots: What You Actually Need!
To GORE-TEX or not to GORE-TEX, that is the question. I love my GORE-TEX tactical boots, but like most things in life there is a time and a place for everything.
To GORE-TEX or not to GORE-TEX, that is the question. I love my GORE-TEX tactical boots, but like most things in life there is a time and a place for everything.
Geared primarily towards the special forces community and the elite soldiers that work their. The Salomon XA Forces MID is a lightweight, all conditions tactical boot developed for moving fast in the most critical situations.
The boot is extremely light, extremely breathable, extremely tough, drys extremely well when wet, has a comfortable insole, and yet it’s over all comfort is not the best in the world.
The Salomon Quest 4D Tactical Boots are renowned for their strength, flexibility, and comfort. The boots are designed with features like exceptionally comfortable insoles, waterproof and puncture-resistant outsoles, and superior lacing systems. Salomon provides variants covering divergent requirements including dress codes and weather conditions. Despite higher pricing and an initial stiff upper, the boots are preferred in various sectors from military to trekking, praised for their impressive performance on varied terrains.
I learned through experience; out in the field training, as well as hunting, camping, and hiking civi side that LOWA boots and in this case the LOWA Z-8’s, are one of the toughest boots around. You can beat the living day lights out of them and be completely comfortable doing it! After 4 years of hard use, my boots are still going strong and are in solid enough shape to pass dress inspections!
One piece of a soldiers gear that can arguably be said to receive the most abuse and is expected to take it all and keep on trucking, are a soldiers boots. A combat arms soldiers feet are one of their greatest assets and most important tools they have.
YES!!! Tactical boots are EXTREMELY GOOD for hiking! YES, you can use tactical boots for hiking! and Yes, as to which boot is better for hiking or for that sake trekking and mountain climbing as well.