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Posted: 7/8/2009 4:33:38 AM EDT
I have been wearing Oakley Teeth, Oakley Airstrip, and Oakley SI Assault shoes for YEARS after switching from Nike Shox, but my stockpile has run dry and their current offerings are shit.
I don't like flashy plastic ghetto looking shit that is unavoidable with Nike, Reebok, and Adidas, etc. I prefer aggressive looking black / grey leather athletic shoes that wear like iron. I have looked at the current Nike Shox, Adidas Bounce, etc...and they just don't do it for me. Here is what I have been wearing forever now...usually wear for a year, but get a new pair every 6 mo. Yes, I'm hard on em. 
Is there anything out there comparable to these that I'm looking over? |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 4:36:34 AM EDT
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What do you intend to use them for? Casual, everyday wear?
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Posted: 7/8/2009 4:39:33 AM EDT
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I wear Puma's for casual things when not wearing dress shoes.
I wear New Balance for anything involving physical activity. |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 4:42:40 AM EDT
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If you want a shoe that is comfortable and pretty tough, try a pair of Merrells. They might not have a style your into, but they are durable and comfortable. Depending on what you buy. maybe a bit pricey too.
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Posted: 7/8/2009 4:47:16 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/8/2009 5:00:41 AM EDT
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I needed a new pair of hiking boots last August for a trip to Yellowstone, and got a pair of Merrells. Best shoes ever, they're now my daily wear. I can't say enough good things about them.
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Posted: 7/8/2009 5:16:48 AM EDT
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Intended purpose is everyday wear. Why can't LaRue make shoes & boots too?
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Posted: 7/8/2009 5:41:24 AM EDT
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Found 4 that looks interesting...different than what I'm use to, but that may not be a bad thing...
http://www.lapolicegear.com/magnum-5252-3inch-stealthforce.html http://www.lapolicegear.com/magnumviperlow.html http://www.merrell.com/US/en-us/Product.mvc.aspx/M-F-F/18823M/39601/Men/Footwear/Filters/Mens/Chameleon-II-Storm-Gore-Tex-XCR/Black/J83491 http://www.merrell.com/US/en-us/Product.mvc.aspx/M-F-F-S-SH/15482M/30349/Mens/Chameleon-Trek/Black/J87459 |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 5:47:32 AM EDT
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Alden Indy Boots, the boots of Indiana Jones!
Made in the USA. |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 5:50:03 AM EDT
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When it comes to Tactical shoes.........step back, take a breath, and realize that you are considering tactical shoes. There are good shoes out there that aren't special forces grade.
Look at North Face, Merrell, Salomon, Columbia. Here is a good place to look. |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 5:50:14 AM EDT
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Men will tremble at your step...women will cream themselves.....seriously
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Posted: 7/8/2009 6:20:04 AM EDT
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When it comes to Tactical shoes.........step back, take a breath, and realize that you are considering tactical shoes. There are good shoes out there that aren't special forces grade. Look at North Face, Merrell, Salomon, Columbia. Here is a good place to look. Thanks, but I'm really not into the official shoe of dikes and health fags. 
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Posted: 7/8/2009 6:29:04 AM EDT
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These are pretty cool:
http://www.keenfootwear.com/product/ss09/shoes/men/blvd/san%20antonio/black ...I wonder if the company is a buncha douchebags though. |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 6:42:37 AM EDT
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Get something like this boot
That way, when the liberals are screaming, blood is running ankle deep in the streets you can just wade right in. You can be tacticool, and they look great with shorts. |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 6:47:38 AM EDT
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Men will tremble at your step...women will cream themselves.....seriously http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/goldfish-shoes.jpg Pimp of the Year? Overgold? 
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Posted: 7/8/2009 6:47:53 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/8/2009 6:49:01 AM EDT
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When it comes to Tactical shoes.........step back, take a breath, and realize that you are considering tactical shoes. There are good shoes out there that aren't special forces grade. Look at North Face, Merrell, Salomon, Columbia. Here is a good place to look. Word on the Merrells and Salomons. |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 6:53:18 AM EDT
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New Balance is what the military issues for "Go Fasters". I always liked them and Asics.
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Posted: 7/8/2009 6:55:03 AM EDT
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Just got a pair of these, and they work great. Water friendly too
http://www.salomonsports.com/us/#/footwear/footwear/sandals/techamphibian-2 
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Posted: 7/8/2009 6:56:19 AM EDT
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...but I think I'm liking the San Antonio. |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 6:57:25 AM EDT
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Just got a pair of these, and they work great. Water friendly too
http://www.salomonsports.com/us/#/footwear/footwear/sandals/techamphibian-2 http://media.rei.com/media/pp/fe243e4a-3da7-41c8-95ad-f5f2a1a610a5.jpg Holy shit those are terrible. 
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Posted: 7/8/2009 6:57:54 AM EDT
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You're a pussy if you don't wear....................Cruel Shoes.
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Posted: 7/8/2009 6:59:33 AM EDT
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Found 4 that looks interesting...different than what I'm use to, but that may not be a bad thing... http://www.lapolicegear.com/magnum-5252-3inch-stealthforce.html http://www.lapolicegear.com/magnumviperlow.html http://www.merrell.com/US/en-us/Product.mvc.aspx/M-F-F/18823M/39601/Men/Footwear/Filters/Mens/Chameleon-II-Storm-Gore-Tex-XCR/Black/J83491 http://www.merrell.com/US/en-us/Product.mvc.aspx/M-F-F-S-SH/15482M/30349/Mens/Chameleon-Trek/Black/J87459 Merell Chameleons are awesome. I have 2 pair. I also have another pair of Merell hiking shoes and a pair of their real hiking boots. You can't go wrong with Merell. |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 7:00:52 AM EDT
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I'd love a pair of Keens, but I can't find a pair that fit my feet correctly. |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 7:01:19 AM EDT
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try looking into Asolos
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Posted: 7/8/2009 7:03:28 AM EDT
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These are pretty cool: http://www.keenfootwear.com/product/ss09/shoes/men/blvd/san%20antonio/black ...I wonder if the company is a buncha douchebags though. Keens are great shoes for casual wear. I don't care what the owners are or aren't. In today's economy and with piss poor management of companies and all the other BS going on I judge solely on the product. |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 7:07:13 AM EDT
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When it comes to Tactical shoes.........step back, take a breath, and realize that you are considering tactical shoes. There are good shoes out there that aren't special forces grade. Look at North Face, Merrell, Salomon, Columbia. Here is a good place to look. Thanks, but I'm really not into the official shoe of dikes and health fags. So you were an indoor child? City slicker type? Any why do you want shoes with tread better than my jeep? Is it to patroll your tactical apartment complex? Climbing tactical buildings? Mimicking an extreem-tactical nurse? |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 7:20:17 AM EDT
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When it comes to Tactical shoes.........step back, take a breath, and realize that you are considering tactical shoes. There are good shoes out there that aren't special forces grade. Look at North Face, Merrell, Salomon, Columbia. Here is a good place to look. Thanks, but I'm really not into the official shoe of dikes and health fags. So you were an indoor child? City slicker type? Any why do you want shoes with tread better than my jeep? Is it to patroll your tactical apartment complex? Climbing tactical buildings? Mimicking an extreem-tactical nurse? Nope...just think the brown nubuck see-through velcro water-resistant hiking boot shoes are as ridiculous as nylon watch bands. 
Just because I prefer solid color or two-tone black / grey over pink/red/yellow reflective glitter plastic ghetto stompers doesn't mean I fancy myself a rent-a-cop or other. |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 7:22:54 AM EDT
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I have been wearing Oakley Teeth, Oakley Airstrip, and Oakley SI Assault shoes for YEARS after switching from Nike Shox, but my stockpile has run dry and their current offerings are shit. I don't like flashy plastic ghetto looking shit that is unavoidable with Nike, Reebok, and Adidas, etc. I prefer aggressive looking black / grey leather athletic shoes that wear like iron. I have looked at the current Nike Shox, Adidas Bounce, etc...and they just don't do it for me. Here is what I have been wearing forever now...usually wear for a year, but get a new pair every 6 mo. Yes, I'm hard on em. http://mi.oakley.com/images/catalog/generated/380x340/90/43023a83e23f5.jpg http://www.rubensmenswear.com/pages/photographs/oakley/footwear/teeth_low/images/black.jpg http://www.rubensmenswear.com/pages/photographs/oakley/footwear/teeth/images/black_red.jpg https://shopping.zappos.com/images/747/7474687/9755-762420-d.jpg http://mi.oakley.com/images/catalog/generated/380x340/c0/430233d985848.jpg Is there anything out there comparable to these that I'm looking over? wow are those the Ron Paul limited edition Oakleys? |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 7:24:18 AM EDT
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Just got a pair of these, and they work great. Water friendly too
http://www.salomonsports.com/us/#/footwear/footwear/sandals/techamphibian-2 http://media.rei.com/media/pp/fe243e4a-3da7-41c8-95ad-f5f2a1a610a5.jpg +1 Ive had a pair for 3 years and they are very burly. They breath great too. The back can be used down or up for a slip on or strap in(normal) wear. They do water/mud/sand/everything else too |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 7:24:56 AM EDT
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I have been wearing Oakley Teeth, Oakley Airstrip, and Oakley SI Assault shoes for YEARS after switching from Nike Shox, but my stockpile has run dry and their current offerings are shit. I don't like flashy plastic ghetto looking shit that is unavoidable with Nike, Reebok, and Adidas, etc. I prefer aggressive looking black / grey leather athletic shoes that wear like iron. I have looked at the current Nike Shox, Adidas Bounce, etc...and they just don't do it for me. Here is what I have been wearing forever now...usually wear for a year, but get a new pair every 6 mo. Yes, I'm hard on em. http://mi.oakley.com/images/catalog/generated/380x340/90/43023a83e23f5.jpg http://www.rubensmenswear.com/pages/photographs/oakley/footwear/teeth_low/images/black.jpg http://www.rubensmenswear.com/pages/photographs/oakley/footwear/teeth/images/black_red.jpg https://shopping.zappos.com/images/747/7474687/9755-762420-d.jpg http://mi.oakley.com/images/catalog/generated/380x340/c0/430233d985848.jpg Is there anything out there comparable to these that I'm looking over? wow are those the Ron Paul limited edition Oakleys? Not metrosexual enough for ya? I'd be all over some RP edition Oakley's. |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 7:26:33 AM EDT
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I have these, but they're probably not geeky enough for you:
http://www.zappos.com/product/7134396/color/19142 
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Posted: 7/8/2009 7:30:11 AM EDT
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There can be only one! well, two actually. What good is one shoe.  I think 'badass tacticool shoes' is a personal choice and i can't believe we're talking about it using such terminology. |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 7:34:28 AM EDT
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I have these, but they're probably not geeky enough for you: http://www.zappos.com/product/7134396/color/19142 http://www.zappos.com/images/713/7134396/6218-75001-d.jpg Nope, plenty geeky...in fact I think one of the programmers here wears those to work with his utilikilt occasionally. Of course he rides a huge ass BMW bike too, so it all goes hand in hand. Love the "no less than 5 shades of brown" theme there with the black and yellow highlights. NICE. |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 7:35:23 AM EDT
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I hate to break it to you, but you're "that guy".
I bet you even have an underarmor jizz rag too. |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 7:38:04 AM EDT
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I hate to break it to you, but you're "that guy". Hell yea, glad to be that guy too. Guess I really am the only guy who doesn't think it's impossible to find a pair of shoes that doesn't look like they were stolen off a bi-sexual inner city youth.
Only UA for me is a CoolGear beanie for the winter months. Probably would make for a nice nut rag though. |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 7:41:23 AM EDT
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I have these, but they're probably not geeky enough for you: http://www.zappos.com/product/7134396/color/19142 http://www.zappos.com/images/713/7134396/6218-75001-d.jpg Had a pair of those. Loved them. I need another pair, but $200 for hikers when I rarely go hiking is a bit steep for me. The obvious solution is to go hiking more, I suppose
ETA they actually lasted me a couple years of pretty much daily wear as walking boots until the tread wore off. |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 7:43:24 AM EDT
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I have these, but they're probably not geeky enough for you: http://www.zappos.com/product/7134396/color/19142 http://www.zappos.com/images/713/7134396/6218-75001-d.jpg Had a pair of those. Loved them. I need another pair, but $200 for hikers when I rarely go hiking is a bit steep for me. The obvious solution is to go hiking more, I suppose
Yea, I often find myself hiking up a treaturous flight of stairs on the way up to the office at least twice per day...and you guys think I'm the one wanting tacticool gear just because I don't have to have 10 shades of gay on my feet? 
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Posted: 7/8/2009 7:47:31 AM EDT
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Ive always been a fan of old-school Dr. Martens.
You pay a bit for them, but I have a pair of ESD Airwaves that are going on their 12th year of service with nothing horribly wrong (an eyelet popped out ~ easily fixed). At work, I have to wear a dress shoe, so I wear Florsheims (still made in USA). |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 7:48:34 AM EDT
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I have these, but they're probably not geeky enough for you: http://www.zappos.com/product/7134396/color/19142 http://www.zappos.com/images/713/7134396/6218-75001-d.jpg Had a pair of those. Loved them. I need another pair, but $200 for hikers when I rarely go hiking is a bit steep for me. The obvious solution is to go hiking more, I suppose
Yea, I often find myself hiking up a treaturous flight of stairs on the way up to the office at least twice per day...and you guys think I'm the one wanting tacticool gear just because I don't have to have 10 shades of gay on my feet? yeah, but your originally-posted shoes looks like they'd be most frequently encountered on the short bus, or at the podiatrist's office getting fitted with an orthotic to offset a short leg or a club foot. |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 7:52:13 AM EDT
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you know I never realized it but every time I put on my Merrells, I crave granola and cock.
thanks ar15.com user JackalAR, for letting me know that my shoes are gay. |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 7:55:06 AM EDT
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you know I never realized it but every time I put on my Merrells, I crave granola and cock. See what I mean?
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Posted: 7/8/2009 7:55:38 AM EDT
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I have these, but they're probably not geeky enough for you: http://www.zappos.com/product/7134396/color/19142 http://www.zappos.com/images/713/7134396/6218-75001-d.jpg Had a pair of those. Loved them. I need another pair, but $200 for hikers when I rarely go hiking is a bit steep for me. The obvious solution is to go hiking more, I suppose
Yea, I often find myself hiking up a treaturous flight of stairs on the way up to the office at least twice per day...and you guys think I'm the one wanting tacticool gear just because I don't have to have 10 shades of gay on my feet? yeah, but your originally-posted shoes looks like they'd be most frequently encountered on the short bus, or at the podiatrist's office getting fitted with an orthotic to offset a short leg or a club foot. Ummm....no. |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 7:56:18 AM EDT
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you know I never realized it but every time I put on my Merrells, I crave granola and cock. thanks ar15.com user JackalAR, for letting me know that my shoes are gay. ...not just gay...but lesbian. |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 7:59:10 AM EDT
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Ive always been a fan of old-school Dr. Martens. You pay a bit for them, but I have a pair of ESD Airwaves that are going on their 12th year of service with nothing horribly wrong (an eyelet popped out ~ easily fixed). At work, I have to wear a dress shoe, so I wear Florsheims (still made in USA). W Why are BOOTS constantly being suggested? It's summer...I'm usually in some unfashionable jorts (of the non-tight variety) or Dickies shorts. I had 2 pair of Docs, and the damn air sole would always separate at some point letting water in...sounded like a sloppy vag with every step.
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Posted: 7/8/2009 8:02:53 AM EDT
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I've been wearing the crap out of a pair of The North Face Gore-Tex XCR's for a couple years. Mine are an older much more subtle brownish green that blends in with the woods very nicely than the colors they offer now. Some salesman commented to me "Nice plasma XCRs", and after the initial
i realised he was talking about my shoes...didnt know what the color was called till then.
Unfortunatly the current plasma color offering for the Gortex-Tex XCR is god awefull fugly. I've nearly worn the treads off of my pair and will need to replace them soon. Not sure what Im going to get since the current The North Face color offerings are so "loud". I've looked at Merrels in a few stores and the ones I've found have also been to "loud" for my tastes. The hunt continues... |
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Posted: 7/8/2009 8:05:10 AM EDT
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Found 4 that looks interesting...different than what I'm use to, but that may not be a bad thing... http://www.lapolicegear.com/magnum-5252-3inch-stealthforce.html http://www.lapolicegear.com/magnumviperlow.html http://www.merrell.com/US/en-us/Product.mvc.aspx/M-F-F/18823M/39601/Men/Footwear/Filters/Mens/Chameleon-II-Storm-Gore-Tex-XCR/Black/J83491 http://www.merrell.com/US/en-us/Product.mvc.aspx/M-F-F-S-SH/15482M/30349/Mens/Chameleon-Trek/Black/J87459 Merell Chameleons are awesome. I have 2 pair. I also have another pair of Merell hiking shoes and a pair of their real hiking boots. You can't go wrong with Merell. Shit, I just noticed the pink shoestrings. WHY?
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Posted: 7/8/2009 8:06:53 AM EDT
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I've been wearing the crap out of a pair of The North Face Gore-Tex XCR's for a couple years. Mine are an older much more subtle brownish green that blends in with the woods very nicely than the colors they offer now. Some salesman commented to me "Nice plasma XCRs", and after the initial i realised he was talking about my shoes...didnt know what the color was called till then.
Unfortunatly the current plasma color offering for the Gortex-Tex XCR is god awefull fugly. I've nearly worn the treads off of my pair and will need to replace them soon. Not sure what Im going to get since the current The North Face color offerings are so "loud". I've looked at Merrels in a few stores and the ones I've found have also been to "loud" for my tastes. The hunt continues... FINALLY...someone who possibly gets it. 
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Posted: 7/8/2009 8:11:57 AM EDT
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Oakley still sells the lowtop SI's, why don't you just buy those again?
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Posted: 7/8/2009 8:13:12 AM EDT
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Found 4 that looks interesting...different than what I'm use to, but that may not be a bad thing... http://www.lapolicegear.com/magnum-5252-3inch-stealthforce.html http://www.lapolicegear.com/magnumviperlow.html http://www.merrell.com/US/en-us/Product.mvc.aspx/M-F-F/18823M/39601/Men/Footwear/Filters/Mens/Chameleon-II-Storm-Gore-Tex-XCR/Black/J83491 http://www.merrell.com/US/en-us/Product.mvc.aspx/M-F-F-S-SH/15482M/30349/Mens/Chameleon-Trek/Black/J87459 Merell Chameleons are awesome. I have 2 pair. I also have another pair of Merell hiking shoes and a pair of their real hiking boots. You can't go wrong with Merell. Shit, I just noticed the pink shoestrings. WHY?
http://img.wolverineworldwide.com/is/image/bulk/cat1/2009/5/12/MRL-W83491-T050509.tif?op_usm=0.5,1&wid=435&hei=493&qlt=70&fmt=jpg I don't know about the pink shoestrings. I wear the stretch model... 
As for Merell being too loud... is this loud, to you? 
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Posted: 7/8/2009 8:18:24 AM EDT
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By the way, Zappos has the Oakley SI Assault Shoe that you say is no longer available...
http://www.zappos.com/product/7246606/color/3 |
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