“In every life, a little rain must fall.” I can’t remember which friend of mine growing up used to say that but it was uttered when someone experienced bad luck. Although rain is a fact of life, it doesn’t have to be associated with bad luck. Fortunately, when the heavens open up, proper rain gear […]
Waterproof boots
Rucking in Standing Water…Got to Be Smarter Than a Rock
In yesterday’s Special Operations PT Prep workout we scheduled an 8-mile rucksack march which is pretty standard for things here as on our Sunday Ruck we like to put some miles under the pain pill to begin the week off right, long before the sun comes up. And yesterday was no exception, getting up to let the […]
XPRT 3.0 Waterproof 6″ Boot | by 5.11 Tactical
Nothing beats a comfortable pair of broken-in sneakers. For those that served in the military in my era (most of the 90’s), the issued footwear could NOT have been further from this reality. The 75th Ranger regiment at the time still used Vietnam era jungle boots. Although these boots differentiated us from the conventional infantry […]
Bogs Auburn Slip On | Urban assault boots for todays woman
I thought I knew Bogs; they’re those tall rubber boots with the hand-grabs at the top to pull ’em on. Farmers wear them. And fisherman. And they come in fun colors and patterns to wear in the garden. So, when Erik began sporting the Johnny Chukka II’s in the fall, I was surprised to see […]
Muck Boots Pursuit Shadow Mid | Review
Born in 1999, The Original Muck Boot Company entered the scene producing some of the warmest, most comfortable waterproof boots in the country. Now, with over 60 styles in the line-up, Muck Boots continue to exceed the expectations of farmers, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts alike. One such style is the Pursuit Shadow Mid. This lace-up […]