Belleville 340DES Boots
Pros
- ar670-1 compliant
- Vibram Outsole
- Slip Resistant
- Made For Hot Weather
Cons
- Not suited for cold/snowing environments
When looking for rucking boots, there are certain qualities that are most important to each person. If you’re looking for rucking boots that have the following features, then the Belleville 340 DES is right for you:
- ar670-1 compliant
- Durable
- Made for hot weather
- Comfortable
- Odor-reducing Lining
AR 670-1 Compliance
These boots are made in the USA and can be worn to protect the USA. These boots meet the ar670-1 criteria, here are some of the main ones:
- Made from leather
- Have more than three eyelets
- Plain shoe (no design)
- Does not exceed 12 inches in height
Paired with the other features discussed below, these boots are perfect for people looking for boots that can be worn in the military and outside of the military for other activities like rucking, hiking, trekking etc.
Practical
Similar to the Garmont T8 Bifida boots, The outsole of these boots are made from 100% rubber Vibram. Vibram outsoles are known for being the best in the world and this is because they do following (source):
- Slip Resistant
- Long Lasting
- Waterproof
We recommend cleaning the outsole every now and then to make sure your boots are continously slip resistant
Durability
These boots are made from Belleville 340 DES have cushioned polyurethane midsole. Polyurethane midsoles are known to have long lasting properties (source), perfect for people looking to buy a pair of boots that will last long.