![]() ![]() THE ONLINE RELEASE IS SLATED FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 2nd, at and will include a small apparel collection to coincide with the footwear, available only via the website. ĝurable reverse lug outsole and knurled texture foxing tape.Vans Drop-In Ultracush footbeds w/ custom artwork.Military detailing from DEFCON identity to BDU specs.Woodland Camouflage Poly Based Textiles.Premium Wolverine WEATHERTIGHT Waterproof Pig Suede®.There are also some very cool customizations throughout. The internal shape has been modified to accommodate a slightly wider front toe utilizing the VLT construction, new insole and gusseting system, and most notably the inclusion of the Gore-Tex liner, making this build the best performing to date. The current capsule features a Woodland Camo print, with every pair featuring a varied and random pattern placement. It’s been three years since the last Vans x DEFCON release, and with after market prices fetching $1k+ for a pair of shoes, DEFCON reminded us that you’ll need to have your account locked and loaded this weekend. These are the most advanced shoes they’ve offered yet and there will be two models as well as some clothing.ĭefcon resumes regular programming after seeing March’s collaboration with Half Face Blades sell out in less than 90 seconds. You just have to search for them.Launching Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, DEFCON has alerted us to their latest collaboration with Vans. These shoes fuse tactical performance with skateboarding style to produce all-terrain skate assault weapons for your feet.Ĭons: These can be hard to find, but they are out there. Pros: These shoes are badass and will make anyone feel like they’re about to embark on a classified mission. The soles have an inverted waffle tread which sticks out, providing much more grip than the usual flat waffle pattern found on Vans.Īpplication: Everyday wear, skateboarding, “over-the-beach” shoe, casual day hikes. ![]() They also have the LBT logo tag on the inside stitching and a subdued American flag on the outside. Unique features: The tongues have velcro patches that can fit 1 x 3″ moral patches, allowing you to customize their look (the lightning-bolt patch shown in the photos is included with the shoes). If you shop around, you can find them as low as $160. Outsole material: Rugged reverse waffle tread outsole for increased traction.įit and sizing: Fit is true to the standard sizing. Upper material: Premium pig suede and MAS Grey ballistic textile paneling with blueish-grey suede overlays. These shoes weigh just enough to let you know you’re wearing a built-to-last, rugged pair of shoes. ![]() It’s not like you’re walking around with cinder blocks on your feet. Weight: I couldn’t locate an official weight on these shoes, but I’m not too worried about that. Originally developed for SEAL Team 6/DEVGRU, very few MAS Grey items were ever issued to Naval Special Warfare operators. Given the obvious benefits of the color, and this shade in particular, Navy SEALs began utilizing MAS Grey for nighttime operations in addition to maritime operations. The color gray has a history of working well to prevent identification, and works well within most environments due to its lack of contrast across the color spectrum. Though I wouldn’t use them for day hikes that involve difficult terrain, they’re well-made shoes, and possess a high cool factor.Ĭolors: MAS (Maritime Assault Suit) Grey was introduced by London Bridge Trading as a color variant that would provide optimum environmental blending for Navy SEALs to wear while conducting VBSS (vessel boarding search and seizure) and maritime operations. I’ve even taken them on the occasional day hike, and they proved to be very comfortable and provided more-than-adequate ankle support. These shoes rock for everyday wear in an urban environment.
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