Frag Out! Magazine
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external element that is responsible for the direct contact of the feet with the surface, is constituted by an aggressively profiled Contagrip tread with breaking elements. This helps in having efficient stop when running and provides good grip on a wide range of surfaces, including wet surface. The tread was made from rubber and does not leave black marks on bright soles. The sole smoothly becomes the firm toecap cover in the front part of the boot. The toecap is the most exposed part of the boot to damage. At the back of the boot, the sole is slightly extended and lead upwards. It enforces the heel area. The drop in boots is 10 mm. The comfort of usage is increased thanks to Ortholite inserts made from PU foam mixed with EVA foam. Inserts have bacteriostatic properties, so the boots don't stink after longer usage. Salomon Forces XA Pro 3D Mid, size EU 44 2/3/UK10/US10,5, weigh 914 g. Apart from variants of different height and the pres- ence of the membrane, are available in three color versions: black, Navajo tan, and Burro brown. Shash speaks to thou Debris, gravel, deep mud, concrete, sand, rapelling – I had the opportunity to test the boots under all of those conditions and, regardless the terrain or situa- tion, XA Pro 3D provide balance and good grip. It is no marketing bullshit, but actual properties of those boots – that model has been popular already in its trekking variant among CAG or DEVGRU for a reason. The boots are perfect for highly DA operations – they are ultra-light and, thanks to their proper height and good fitting, they provide excellent stability, which minimizes the risk of injuring the ankle, especially when running with heavy equipment (of course to a reasonable extent). The Quicklace system, which I already got used to when using Speedcross 3, works perfectly – it is simple, fast, and without tendency for loosening. FOOTWEAR