The military has always served as an incubator of groundbreaking technology and wild inventions (hello, the Internet). At the same time, private enterprise is uniquely equipped to hone expertise in very narrow fields. Nike, for example, continues to one-up itself with new and improved fabric development and shoe design – something the military probably doesn’t have the time or resources to accomplish.
So it doesn’t quite surprise us to see a collaboration between Nike and the US Military, the former supplying the latter with boots designed specifically for the Special Forces. The boots are super lightweight and have the Nike Free sole and extra-long laces to serve as makeshift tourniquets.
And after all, if there’s one person who can truly personify the Just Do It! slogan of Nike, it’s a Special Forces agent.
via Slam x Hype via Weekly Drop
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war is bad, but sweet shoes are good. I am torn
July 16th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
Just want to know how can I order or own that Tan boots. I heard it is comfortable to wear specially when you are in patrol. Help me pls thank you
October 29th, 2008 at 5:43 am