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Post by Stan on Dec 19, 2014 22:14:28 GMT -8
The World's Toughest Boot
Many preppers talk and spend a big game on their ultimate AR-15s, plate carriers or chest rigs for a SHTF event. I have not heard too many of them talk about what they would wear on their primary mode of transportation once their vehicle breaks down; their feet. If your feet get injured you will become the regions most handy gear rack; all that great kit in one convenient place and it even has an edible surprise underneith all that multicam!
To me, your SHTF gear should have one particular characteristic; longevity. If your stuff breaks or wears out you won't get a replacement from supply. What you have NOW is what you WILL have.
So I started an easy project to create the world's toughtest pair of boots. The SHTF Boot. The boot that will not die. OK, enough... First, I started with a pair of USMC issued, American-made Danner Rough All Terrain (RAT) boots. The toe and the heels of the RATs are already reinforced with a secondary layer of Alligator hide. Then I further reinforced them with brown KG Boot Guard with Kevlar. Its like adding truck bed liner to your boots! I would have further added KG kevlar boot laces but they are not currently offered in brown. IronLace boot laces were offered in brown and I bought a 72 inch pair to replace the stock laces. IronLace is the only boot lace on the market with a lifetime guarantee.
I'll be wearing them in the classes and see how long they will last, I suspect for a long, long time.
KG Boot Guard
KG Boot Guard
Get more mileage out of your workboots. Kg's Boot Guard offers superior protection from toe wear, water seepage along the welt, and seam erosion. The boot guard can be applied to new or used boots and bonds to leather, rubber, Cordura, vinyl, and even to exposed steel.
Kg's Boot Guard is tough and permanent! It will not crack, peel, or flake off. Simply brush on the first coat, let dry for two hours, brush on one last coat, and dry overnight. The applicator can be cleaned with mineral spirits for reuse.
IronLace Boot Laces
Iron Lace
The Ironlace Boot Lace is made tough to withstand the toughest environments on earth. We currently have customers in virtually every profession. Police, Firefighters, EMT, Ironworkers, Welders, Hikers, construction workers, machine operators, oil miners, tree fallers, millwrights, and marines. If your job is demanding, the Ironlace is made for you.
Ironlace, quite simply the strongest boot lace in the world! Picture yourself getting ready for work. Your 10 minutes late, you put your coffee down to lace up your boots and your lace breaks. Whether it’s first thing in the morning or halfway through your day we have all been there, a broken pair of boot laces turns a good day bad. Here at Lacetech Industries ltd we have created the Ironlace. Our mission is to solve the ongoing problem of broken boot laces in the work force, at a relatively low cost, while manufacturing here in Canada and the United States.
One Ironlace will hold a staggering 1600lb of tension. We have done years of research and development, resulting in a lace that is virtually chemical proof, UV ray resistant, water proof, abrasion resistant, and heat resistant up to 630F (330C). Our laces have been tested to over 1,000,000 cycles without fail. No other lace can make this claim!
Ironlace's are available in 33", 45", 54", 63", 72", 84", 96", and 108" for you firefighters. Currently we offer every size in both black and brown color.
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Post by supernachos on Dec 19, 2014 22:39:12 GMT -8
Hi Stan, Can you recommend socks as well?
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Post by Paul Romanowski on Dec 20, 2014 7:06:07 GMT -8
Hi Stan, Can you recommend socks as well? Yep. ThorLos makes extremely good socks. They have some mixed material socks for hiking which breathe, are comfort fit, and they keep feet warm. Used to get them at The Grant Boys in Costa Mesa; I have seen them in other places as well. FWIW; I am a sock-sicko!!! They MUST match. They MUST not be stretched, at all.... They must fit well. The get replaced as often as I can afford it; since I work pipeline industry, my boots run concrete, all day and up and down heavy equipment. I KILL socks; average pair of good socks lasts me say 1 week/ 7 wash cycles and they are retired. Does not sound like a lot of wear, but like I said, I kill socks. The Thorlos socks put up with my crap a lot better than most anything else out there. I only use them at work on really cold days; they are too expensive to wipe out constantly, though the pair that I ran went twice as long as my average socks. (Hanes, etc.)
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Post by Stan on Dec 20, 2014 8:09:15 GMT -8
Hi Stan, Can you recommend socks as well? In addition to what Paul said, if it's about hiking I would go with something non-cotton with sweat-wicking properties like cool max. I had some Fox Rivers I really liked. Another trick I learned in uniform for really long hikes was a polypropylene thin sock first then your thicker boot sock over that. Helps prevent blisters. Also trim nasty toe nails and powder your feet. Your feet are your primary transport, take care of them.
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Post by Lurch on Dec 21, 2014 13:15:32 GMT -8
HOT or Temperate?
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Post by coontail01 on Dec 26, 2014 21:51:15 GMT -8
Hi Stan, do you have the safety toe boot?
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Post by Stan on Dec 29, 2014 10:47:41 GMT -8
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Post by Stan on Dec 29, 2014 10:48:30 GMT -8
Hi Stan, do you have the safety toe boot? Regular toe. Non-steel safety toe.
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Post by Stan on Jan 2, 2015 20:27:52 GMT -8
Captain's Log: Its been almost two weeks now since I first reported about my SHTF boots. I took them up to north side of Mount Wilson in the Angeles National Forest for some winter/mountain work. Temp was about high to mid 30s in the shade. Light/scattered snow on the ground. Nothing to report, feet stayed warm and dry.
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Post by Stan on Jan 11, 2015 22:16:29 GMT -8
Captains Log: Star Date 7 January 2015 Went up to Big Bear and played in some snow. Temperature in the evening at the time of this picture was about 34F. Kicked some snow around. The RG boot guard is holding up at the toes and heels and proved useful in the toe since I mentioned I was kicking some ice move some pieces. Areas where I put a minimal coat (edge of soles) have lost some the boot guard due to physical scraping. Areas where I put two solid coats are good to go. No leakages or anything abnormal to report. ______________________________________________________________ Captain's Log: Star Date 11 January 2015 Went for a short hike up at the Grimes Canyon Peak on the way to Fillmore from Moorpark, Hwy 23. If you haven't been up there I highly recommend it. The view is breath taking and this picture doesn't do it justice. I call it little Scotland. Temp was about 60F and the ground was damp from the rains. The vibram hiking sole was good at traversing the sandy hill. Nothing else unusual to report.
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Post by Stan on Mar 9, 2015 9:08:26 GMT -8
Captain’s Log Star date 2 March 2015 During the few days of rain last week I decided to wear the SHTF boots. I was up in Ventura for the day and wanted to test the boots at the beach. As expected, they are still holding up strong. The KG boot guard is holding up strong where I applied it thick; at the toes and heels. I do apply conventional Kiwi brown leather shoe polish periodically to keep the exposed leather supple. Here are some great photos of the surf at sunset to boot (pardon the pun)!
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