PMCI - June 2019

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TAC GEAR - BATES BOOTS
FEATURES INCLUDE:
• Durable Leather and Performance Nylon Upper
• Moisture wicking mesh lining to keep your feet dry
• Cushioned Removable Insert for Added underfoot Comfort
• Lightweight cushioned EVA midsole to deliver flexibility and
performance
• YKK® side zipper for easy on and off
• Slip Resistant Rubber Outsole for added traction
• Cement construction providing you a lightweight and flexible
platform
The next model on the agenda is another side-zip variant,
but this time with much more “up-to-the-minute” athletic styling.
The MEN’S DELTA-8 SIDE ZIP BOOT which offers a breakthrough
in advanced comfort and technology, as Bates iCS allows you to
select your level of comfort with an adjustable disc located inside
the boot (if you’d like to check this out further there’s a cracking
video on the Bates website to explain the system fully!) Features
here are:
• Durable Leather and Non-Puncture Nylon Upper
• Mesh Lining for Added Breathability
• Insole Features Bates iCS Disc for Adjustable Comfort
• Nylon Side Zipper for Easy On and Off
• Slip Resistant Rubber Outsole for Traction
With the MEN’S SHOCK 8” SIDE ZIP boots you get the newest
in Bates anti-fatigue footwear. Featuring their four-part Endurance
Performance System, Shock delivers the comfort that you want
with the durability that you need. The EPS system comprises of
four elements to help with lasting comfort and these consist of
a dual density footbed with memory foam provides arch support
and cushion, a dual density EVA midsole that mitigates shock and
redistributes pressure, an insole with a nylon shank which adds
support and stability, and a durable rubber outsole which is slip
resistant and long wearing with multi-terrain design for traction
and stability. Full features are:
• Waterproof full grain leather and performance nylon upper with
protective panels
• Breathable Waterproof Membrane with Moisture Wicking Lining
to keep your feet dry
• Mesh Tongue for Added Breathability
• Nylon Side Zipper for Easy On and Off
• Bates Anti-Fatigue Endurance Performance System providing you
all day comfort and flexibility
• Multi Terrain Slip Resistant Rubber Lug Outsole
If you’re wanting a “year-round” pair of boots then the MEN’S
GX-8 SIDE ZIP BOOT WITH GORE-TEX could very well be what
you’ve been looking for as it’s Bates’ number-one best seller!
This is a durable waterproof side zip boot that is perfect for all
seasons. Featuring a strong, waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX
lining, your feet will stay protected, comfortable and dry, which is
exactly what we need in the UK if you play outdoors on a regular
basis! This boot features:
• Waterproof full grain leather and performance nylon upper with
protective panels
• Breathable Waterproof GORE-TEX membrane with moisture
wicking lining to Keep Your Feet Cool and Dry
• Cushioned Removable Insert for Added underfoot Comfort
• YKK® side zipper for easy on and off
• Lightweight cushioned EVA midsole to deliver flexibility and
performance
• Slip Resistant Rubber Outsole for added traction
• Cement construction providing you a lightweight and flexible
platform
With a really cool look and a “mid-cut” cuff the MEN’S SHOCK
FX is a cracking looking little boot, and comes in three colourways
to complement different uniform requirements, but in each case
it would look just as good on a mountain trail. I think that this
will be a real winner not just for the UK market but globally as it
most definitely sits in the “tacticool athlete” category, and having
a waterproof and breathable membrane inside means it will
perform in most weathers too. As well as benefitting from the
Bates EPS system the SHOCK FX benefits from:
• Waterproof full grain leather and performance nylon upper with
protective panels
• Breathable Waterproof Membrane with Moisture Wicking Lining
to keep your feet dry
• Mesh Tongue for Added Breathability
• Bates Anti-Fatigue Endurance Performance System providing you
all day comfort and flexibility
• Multi Terrain Slip Resistant Rubber Lug Outsole
• Cement construction providing you a lightweight and flexible
platform
Overall I believe that the initial models that Tactree have
chosen to stock are very sensible choices as they will indeed
attract both the professional and recreational end-user. What we
have here is a brand with absolutely massive heritage, and boot
models that have been tried and tested in the most demanding
of environments. Sterling prices are yet to be disclosed, but if
they’re as keen as those in the USA then there are going to be
some happy users out there, not just in terms of foot protection
and comfort, but also in terms of getting great value for money!
There are a couple of pairs heading our way for more in-depth
testing and evaluation, and later in the year I’ll be bringing you my
findings on numerous boot models I’ve been long-term-testing
over the past few years in my annual “mountain test”
and my trips overseas; I am certain that there will
be at least one pair of Bates Boots in that list, and
I’m really looking forward to seeing which model or
models it may be!
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