Original S.W.A.T. Debuts Force Series Boots
Original S.W.A.T., a value-minded tactical footwear manufacturer, is debuting a line of tactical boots designed and engineered for the next generation of law enforcement and public safety professionals – the Force Series.

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Original S.W.A.T., a value-minded tactical footwear manufacturer, is debuting a line of tactical boots designed and engineered for the next generation of law enforcement and public safety professionals – the Force Series.
The Force Series is tactically engineered to deliver new-age performance and comfort-focused boots to the uniform market at the best possible value, according to the company. The collection includes the Force 8" Waterproof and the Force 8" Side-Zip. Each boot is equipped with the solid new Force slip-resistant outsole, steel shank for support, and a leather and 1,000-denier nylon upper.
Here are the specifications:
FORCE 8" WATERPROOF – 44 oz. [full pair]
•Carbon rubber slip resistant, non-marking cupsole with ladder grips exceeds ASTM F489-96 safety standard for slip resistance
•Carbon rubber slip resistant, non-marking cupsole with ladder grips exceeds ASTM F489-96 safety standard for slip resistance
•Texon stability platform for lateral support and torsional rigidity
•Steel shank for superior support
•Custom-molded thermoplastic heel counter and toe box for instant comfort and lateral support
•Removable custom fit EVA insole
•Leather / 1000 denier nylon upper
•Waterproof full bootie construction
•Moisture-wicking lining with AEGIS antimicrobial protection
•Foam padded collar
•High abrasion PU heel kick plate for increased durability
•Durable brass alloy, rust proof hardware
•MSRP: $89.99
FORCE. 8" SIDE-ZIP – 44 oz. [full pair]
•Carbon rubber slip resistant, non-marking cupsole with ladder grips exceeds ASTM F489-96 safety standard for slip resistance
•Texon stability platform for lateral support and torsional rigidity
•Steel shank for superior support
•Custom-molded thermoplastic heel counter and toe box for instant comfort and lateral support
•Removable custom fit EVA insole
•Leather / 1000 denier nylon upper
•Moisture-wicking lining with AEGIS antimicrobial protection
•Foam padded collar
•High abrasion PU heel kick plate for increased durability
•Durable brass alloy, rust proof hardware
•YKK® side-zipper in Coil pattern for easy on and off fit with hook and loop tab-stay closure
MSRP: $79.99
"With prices steadily increasing over the last few years, it was time to deliver the next great value-minded performance first tactical boot in the market, and the Force boots certainly meet the need," said Brett Weitl, Original S.W.A.T. Marketing Director. "These boots are absolutely built to perform and offer the out-of-the-box comfort that Original S.W.A.T. is known for. We developed a new outsole for this collection and were blown away with its performance on the James test (industry standard). These things tested off the charts, making them some of the most slip-resistant boots on the market, and with MSRP at only $89.99 for the waterproof boot and $79.99 for the side-zip, they are also the most valuable to a very broad audience of uniform boot end users."
About Original S.W.A.T.
In 1999, Original S.W.A.T. was founded with one single mission: To provide the utmost in service and respect to our customers; to engineer great quality, high value tactical footwear; and to meet the specialized needs of uniformed service professionals who have placed their trust in us.
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