Tag: Footwear: Page 15

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Holiday Gift Guide

It's pretty hard to find the right gift for anyone this time of year. Buying gifts for cops is especially difficult. That's why the editors at POLICE have assembled this quick look at a dozen great gifts that any cop would love.

December 28, 2009

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VGS Tactical Uniform Boot

Thorogood by Weinbrenner

Thorogood's VGS Tactical Uniform Boots make use of a state-of-the-art Visible Gel System (VGS) cushion. The visible gel heel unit provides comfort by absorbing shock and reducing repetitive impact stress, protecting the foot and transmitting less stress to the knees and hips. The gel won't deflate like airbag units and is tested to withstand 300 pounds per square inch.

October 29, 2009

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Bates Introduces GX-8 Gore-Tex Insulated Side Zip Boot

Bates has extended its GX line with an 8-inch Gore-Tex insulated side zip boot. The boot is both waterproof and warmth with the combination of two performance fabrics: Thinsulate and Gore-Tex.

September 9, 2009

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Women's Stealth Force Boots

Magnum

Magnum Essential Equipment's Women's Stealth Force Boots come in six- and eight-inch models with options such as a circular side zipper, composite toe, and waterproof material. A three-inch model is also available.

August 18, 2009

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Duty Boots: 2009

You might not be Cinderella or even Prince Charming, but you deserve a pair of boots that meets your finicky standards. Good looks are only part of the criteria that need to be met. Your boots should provide proper fit, comfort, and durability, in addition to any other personal preferences. New footwear styles for patrol include such features as side zippers, new waterproofing technologies, and improved shock absorption, not to mention good-looking designs.

August 6, 2009

Weapons

Police Product Test: DeSantis Cozy Partner Holster

DeSantis' Cozy Partner is a strong side, inside the waistband holster with a tension screw at the rear of the trigger guard. The tension screw and your belt riding over the outboard side of the holster will keep your pistol in place.

July 20, 2009

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Footwear Accessories

Bates

Bates now offers replacement insoles, laces, and a boot care kit to maintain your duty footwear. The Bates Shoe Care Kit comes with brushes, cloths, a cleaning tool, an instant shine sponge, and polish and creams for both leather and high gloss footwear.

May 31, 2009

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Police Product Test: Rocky S2V Boots

The S2Vs did not disappoint me. They were comfortable on the mixed hard surfaces I wore them on. And since we were in the freeze thaw of February, I was able to see how slip resistant the soles were.

April 30, 2009

Special Units

WinX2 Boot

Original S.W.A.T.

Original S.W.A.T.’s brand new WinX2 is an eight-inch black boot built with a slip- and oil-resistant outsole (including an arch ladder tread for extra grip on rope rappels), riveted steel shank, and moisture-wicking lining. Additionally, the WinX2 has a uniform-code leather and 1,000-denier nylon upper, rust-proof lacing hardware, padded ankle collar, rear heel kick-plate, and removable orthotic footbed, all for under $75.

April 30, 2009

Special Units

Original S.W.A.T. WinX2 Boot: More Bang for the Buck

Original S.W.A.T. Footwear Company kicks off summer with the brand new WinX2 boot, packed with quality and performance features at an amazing price.  The WinX2 is built with the same quality and material standards as all Original S.W.A.T. boots.

April 14, 2009

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Police Product Test: BlackHawk Operations Jacket

Although the folks at BlackHawk do not promote their Warrior Wear Operations Jacket for covert operations, after months of use, I have found it to be one of the finest quality overt/covert jackets I have ever owned.

March 31, 2009

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Duty Boots

Find the right black boots for your shift. Read our product roundup that includes 5.11 Tactical, BlackHawk, Bates, Danner, Haix, Lowa, Magnum, Original S.W.A.T., OTB Footwear, Ridge Footwaer, Timberland Pro, and Thorogood.

March 31, 2009