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New Boot Alert: Oakley’s Water Shoe, Tactical Research’s MultiCam Kiowa

With every passing year there are more and more new military boot styles and colors, and this year is no different.

Last month Gear Scout posted a sneak peak of a new water combat boot from Oakley. The boot, which is not yet listed on Oakley’s website, will join its Tactical Six ($130) and Elite Assault Boot ($500), both newer boots from the military/duty line. According to Gear Scout’s sneak preview, the boot features strategic slits that allow water passage and improved traction. The boots debuted at SHOT Show, so expect more details in the coming weeks.

Oakley's New Water Combat Boot

The second isn’t necessarily a new boot as much as a new boot color. For those already familiar with Belleville’s Tactical Research combat boots know that it comes in desert tan, sage green and black. And you can now add MultiCam to that list. With the new color, the boot still touts all the same features like an “over-lasted” EVA midsole for shock attenuation and a stabilizer strap for the heel and ankle.

Tactical Research MultiCam Kiowa

Introduced less than a year ago, the boots sport a low profile much like footwear seen in wrestling, Nascar and outdoor markets. This type of boot improves the grip and feel, said Glen Becker, president of Tactical Research for Belleville Shoe Company, in the video below.

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Manufactured to meet U.S. Army Regulations, the boots come in two styles — Paladin and Kiowa. “With the Kiowa pattern we are going after that market that is highly involved in light assault operations,” said Becker. “The boot is tailored for U.S. soldiers involved in tactical operations where lightweight footwear is critical.”