Belleville Boots Wins U.S. Army Contract
Online vendor, Militarybootsdirect.com is proud to make known the addition of the Tactical Research Footwear Line by Belleville Footwear. This cutting-edge boot lineup was intended for law enforcement, public security, and the U.S. Armed Forces by the same boot designers that have engineered Belleville’s globally-known military footwear. The Tactical Research Line uses many of the qualities that upholds Belleville’s reputation for being one of the most technological and highest quality combat boot makers in the world.
Tactical Research offers three main tactical boot models: the Paladin, the Kiowa, and the Khyber. The very modern, utilitarian appearance of all three models immediately gives this boot lineup a “tactical feel” where stealth and swiftness come to mind. Each of the three Tactical Research models offer design features that are specific to a particular mission or use. However, common to all three models is Belleville’s highly-esteemed TR-1 high performance insole that employs several state-of-the-art anatomical capabilities. The polyurethane EVA insole features a deeply contoured heel cup that stabilizes the ankle and eliminates heat and friction, an extended arch support that corrects overpronation of the arch, and a honeycomb forefoot design to maximize air circulation on the sole of the foot. Field testers have given the patented TR-1 insole great reviews in extended wear and high activity scenarios. All Tactical Research Boots are 8 inches, complying with military regulations.
The Paladin is a lightweight composite toe tactical boot ideally suited for settings involving electrical and/or foot dangers such as a flight line or combat vehicle. The Paladin comes in desert tan and sage green colors, which are U.S. Air Force Air Battle Uniform (ABU) Approved. The Paladin weighs in at a lightweight 25.6 oz for a size 9 through a combination of superlight suede and nylon Cordura construction over a low-profile over-lasted sole.
The Kiowa is another superlight boot intended for tactical and combat training and military duty. It features a multi-directional lug design for rough terrain and an extra-large EVA midsole for extended comfort during long duty hours. The Kiowa comes in black leather, Air Force uniform-approved sage green, and desert camo colors. This model weighs in at only 23 oz per boot, which is almost 10 oz less than the competition.
Lastly, the Tactical Research Khyber is the ultimate rugged terrain tactical boot. Ideal settings for this boot are uneven and/or sandy mountainous terrain. It features a deeply serrated heel kicker for maintaining control and sliding on steep terrain, serrated toe bumpers for vertical climbing and crawling, and a Vibram IBEX Outsole for Rugged Terrain. All of this in a superlight package of 24 oz per boot which makes it a top choice for long duty hours.
All Tactical Research models are assembled using cutting edge technology and top quality materials. This new footwear line is quickly gaining popularity as many are discovering that Tactical Research offers some of the best performing boots on the market.
Charliejov Nguyen is an expert reviewer on the Belleville 310 Combat Boot