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 Most experts chronologically place the invention of the modern military desert boot within the time period of Operation Desert Storm in the early 1990s. These desert boots were modeled on the jungle boots used in Vietnam, but were constructed of lightweight material and fitted with nonslip soles and lighter-colored uppers in order to provide better camouflage in sandy, dusty areas. Some historians credit General Norman Schwarzkopf with a number of the innovations present on the modern desert boot; as early as 1989, Schwarzkopf and Wellco were exchanging thoughts and discussing plans to alter the jungle boot to make it more suitable for use in dry, sandy, hot climates; those plans came to fruition with the production of prototypes and then the manufacture of thousands of pairs of the newly created desert boot. Initially, not enough desert boot pairs could be produced to meet the demand of soldiers stationed in the Middle East, and some soldiers had to substitute jungle boots or purchase their own desert boots from outside suppliers.
Today, the desert boot is an accepted part of the military and tactical footwear world. Desert boot styles include waterproof models, steel or composite-toe boots, and many other styles and heights; typically these versatile boots are only available in light colors like tan and ivory. Vibram Sierra rubber soles provide solid traction and superior grip for some models of desert boot, while polyurethane inserts and extra padding ensure outstanding comfort for soldiers, first responders, police officers and firefighters. Antibacterial treatments and linings designed to transfer moisture away from feet provide even more comfort for desert boot wearers.
If you are in the market for a desert boot, duty boot or any other variety of tactical footwear, Tactical Boot Store carries boots from manufacturers you know and trust at prices that won’t break the bank. Tactical Boot Store carries a wide selection of desert boots, including waterproof, steel-toe, and side-zip desert boot models; this ensures they’ll have exactly the desert boot you need at a price you can afford.
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