Socks, the topic nobody really focuses on until it’s too late. Rangers (and pretty much all other SOF or light Infantry types) spend a lot of time on their feet. The importance of a good quality set of socks cannot be understated. I’ve used socks from a variety of companies and have put them through […]
Darn Tough Socks
Ridgemont Outfitters Heritage boots: From the city to the mountains
I received my pair of Ridgemont Outfitters Heritage boots about a year ago and have put plenty of miles on them. The color scheme of the pair I got was the Oxford/Rust which gives the boot more of an old-school hiking boot look. There was a break in time with these boots; around 1 week of wearing them […]
Watch: How to ruck – Pack, footwear and movement with Nick Bare
I’m in Austin Texas at Bare Performance Nutrition and I felt it was fitting for this Tactical Tuesday to discuss our experiences about rucking over long distances. What kind of ruck to use. How to wear a ruck. What boots and socks to wear. – Nick Koumalatsos *Photo courtesy of Nick Koumalatsos Youtube channel
Take care of your feet; they’re what will carry you through life
Merrell Shoes These Merrell‘s have been all over the world with me. I’ve worn them on sub-zero winter hikes in Colorado, hopping coal trains in Kansas, hitchhiking everywhere from highway 101 in California to mountain highways in Italy. I wore them in the hospital as my daughter was born, on the set of my first film, […]