Kitty
01-06-2007, 03:40 PM
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FULL GRAIN LEATHER VAMP, ACTION LEATHER UPPER
PIGSKIN COLLAR
GUSSETED TONGUE / ZIP
SLIP RESISTANT SOLE
STEEL SUPPORT SHANK
RUST PROOF HARDWARE
MOISTURE WICKING LINING
HT: 8"
COLOR: BLACK
Initial Review:
The boots are lightweight, especially for a shanked entry boot (much lighter than heavy lugged army boots). This means running longer, faster and in the end; winning. The boots have vent holes - important to keep your feel breathing. And they are oh so pretty.
Testing:
Nope - they are not waterproof. Allthough RG does offer a waterproof boot. They shed mud easily, due to the lug design which also offers significant traction even in slippery mud and sand. I never once had to watch my footing with these on. The lugs are soft for hard rocky areas, and hard enough for unpacked dirt and mud. The zipper makes it very easy to slip on and off, which is nice when you have to jump in a car after a long day. The biggest gripe I have about most boots is flex. These boots flex at the ball of the foot, and the ankle front to back, but just try bend your foot sideways - it doesn't happen. No more twisted ankles YAY!
Rating:
8
FULL GRAIN LEATHER VAMP, ACTION LEATHER UPPER
PIGSKIN COLLAR
GUSSETED TONGUE / ZIP
SLIP RESISTANT SOLE
STEEL SUPPORT SHANK
RUST PROOF HARDWARE
MOISTURE WICKING LINING
HT: 8"
COLOR: BLACK
Initial Review:
The boots are lightweight, especially for a shanked entry boot (much lighter than heavy lugged army boots). This means running longer, faster and in the end; winning. The boots have vent holes - important to keep your feel breathing. And they are oh so pretty.
Testing:
Nope - they are not waterproof. Allthough RG does offer a waterproof boot. They shed mud easily, due to the lug design which also offers significant traction even in slippery mud and sand. I never once had to watch my footing with these on. The lugs are soft for hard rocky areas, and hard enough for unpacked dirt and mud. The zipper makes it very easy to slip on and off, which is nice when you have to jump in a car after a long day. The biggest gripe I have about most boots is flex. These boots flex at the ball of the foot, and the ankle front to back, but just try bend your foot sideways - it doesn't happen. No more twisted ankles YAY!
Rating:
8