Belleville Boots Expands Operations to a New Facility
Web merchant, Militarybootsdirect.com is glad to announce the addition of the Tactical Research Footwear Line by Belleville Footwear. This new footwear lineup was created for law enforcement, security professionals, and the U.S. Military by the same boot creators that have engineered Belleville’s globally-known military footwear. The Tactical Research Line utilizes many of the qualities that upholds Belleville’s prestige for being one of the most advanced and highest quality military boot makers in the world.
Tactical Research manufactures three primary tactical footwear lines: the Paladin, the Kiowa, and the Khyber. The very modern, sleek form of all three boot variations immediately gives this boot lineup a “tactical feel” where stealth and quickness come to mind. Each of the three Tactical Research models come with 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 advanced anatomical features. The polyurethane EVA insole features a deeply formed heel cup that stabilizes the ankle and eliminates friction and blisters, a precision molded arch factory insert that compensates for overpronation of the arch, and a honeycomb forefoot design to maximize air circulation below the foot. Soldiers in the field have given the renowned TR-1 insole great reviews in durability and high activity scenarios. All Tactical Research Boots stand 8 inches, standard military height.
The Paladin is a superlight composite toe tactical boot ideally suited for work areas involving electrocution and/or toe dangers such as a maintenance hangar or engineering room. The Paladin comes in desert camo and sage green colors, which are USAF-approved for uniform wear. The Paladin weighs in at an insignificant 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 a lightweight boot intended for tactical and troop training and missions. It features a beefy lug design for uneven terrain and an extended EVA midsole for impact cushioning. The Kiowa comes in black leather, Air Force uniform-approved sage green, and desert tan colors. This model weighs in at only 23 oz per boot, which is almost 10 oz less than the average combat boot.
Finally, the Tactical Research Khyber a top performing mountain-tactical boot. Ideal applications for this boot are uneven and/or sandy mountainous terrain. It features a deeply serrated heel kicker for braking and sliding on steep terrain, serrated toe bumpers for uphill climbs, 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 marches.
All Tactical Research models are manufactured using cutting edge technology and top class materials. This new footwear line is quickly gaining popularity as many are discovering that it is truly worthy wearing the Belleville name.
Makbar Lee is an expert reviewer on the Belleville 300 DES ST Series Combat Boot