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[dsn_klr650] boots
In 1992 (or so) the Marine Corps decided to allow non-garrison personnel to
use HiTech Magnum boots. There are a bunch of flavors but the Magnums are
the tactical line. Of those there are three or four high-top boots. The
differences I have found are in waterproofing, top liner and sole design.
HiTech has changed the tread pattern rather often it seems but you can find
most all their products at sporting goods stores. Expect to pay $60 for
non-waterproof and 90 for waterproof/gore-tex. Be careful of the laces. Long
teflon (or maybe kevlar?) laces that get into a sprocket is a toss up
between what's going to break, your foot or the lace. We used the laces for
tactical rigging when carrying casualties. Strong stuff and impossible to
find replacements.
Differences in top liners are basically that some are empty and some are
nice and padded. I haven't been able to find the good padded ones locally in
a while. With the sole, some are flat all the way across and some have a
heel. Depends on what you like to ride with. I prefer a heel.
I have a set I keep polished for riding to work, a set of hiking/dirt riding
and my original set from 1992 which are still pretty usable. All together
they cost me less than one set of riding boots. That and when people who
know about this stuff see them they think you're a cop, a fireman or in the
military. Folks just naturally give you a tiny bit more space. cool.
Jim Jackson II
A13 - South Carolina
________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com>I found a site that has military and tactical >equipment. Just bought a pair of non waterproof, very light boots for >summer use and will be buying a pair of insulated, waterproof boots >shortly. > >In the catalog for this company, I noticed a set of shin guards which look >very good for off road use. They strap on over your pants and boots and >cover from the tops of yoiur knees to the tops of your feet. > >Gary B. > >
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