Meindl EXTRAGUARD Combat Boots ~ A Brief Update
As part of my ongoing assessment of the new GORE-TEX EXTRAGUARD footwear material I recently took my Meindl EXG Combat Boots out... Read More
In Brief ~ HAIX ExtraGuard Combat and Patrol Boots
A recent HAIX press release on the world’s first ExtraGuard firefighter boots prompted reader questions about combat and patrol boot plans, writes... Read More
In Brief ~ French Army LOWA Chaussure de Montagne Cramponnable
On a recent visit to Camp de Souge I was able to examine the new French Army Chaussure de Montagne Cramponnable (CdMC)... Read More
UK MoD Supply of Combat Footwear Contract ~ Update
The long-awaited UK MoD ‘Supply of Combat Footwear’ contract appears to have stalled yet again following the collapse of the trials process,... Read More
AKU Desertica DS and Flyrock T in Coyote Tan
Desertica DS and Flyrock T from Italian footwear company AKU are hiking boots and approach shoes produced in Coyote Tan, writes Bob... Read More
HAIX Launches World’s First EXTRAGUARD Firefighting Boot
HAIX has launched the new FIRE EAGLE 2.0 EXG which is the world’s first firefighting boot made from lightweight EXTRAGUARD upper material.... Read More
YDS NATO Boot ~ Spotted at IDEX
When visiting the YDS stand at IDEX in Abu Dhabi I spotted the company’s NATO Boot model aimed at countries wishing to... Read More
LOWA ZEPHYR MK2 HI Coyote OP Reviewed
In addition to general wear I have now had the chance to take my LOWA ZEPHYR MK2 HI Coyote OP combat boots... Read More
WL Gore EXTRAGUARD Briefing at Enforce Tac 2025
On Day Two at Enforce Tac 2025, WL Gore & Associates invited specialist media to a briefing on their new EXTRAGUARD footwear... Read More
GORE-TEX EXTRAGUARD Combat Boots from Meindl
We have now received our first pair of combat boots manufactured, by Meindl, using the new GORE-TEX EXTRAGUARD laminate, writes Bob Morrison.... Read More
