The crossbreed of a sneaker and a mountain boot is just that - works well in rough terrain, but fits like a sneaker. This means it's possible to give a good sprint if necessary. Lined with Gore-Tex and has a bit of shaft too. "Military" color scheme, i.e. black. A popular choice among many special forces etc. these days.

Features

Because we live in the 2000s, the features & materials have all sorts of flashy names ending with ® and ™. However, here's a down-to-earth rundown of the boot. First the new features of the Forces 2:

• Lamella features on tread lugs for even better grip
• Models with EN suffix have nail-protected soles (EN ISO 20344:2011)
• Instep reinforcement for rope descents
• More sizes available

The good ol' features are still there:

• Non-marking, stiff sole with a very intricate cushion midsole and rough tread pattern.
• Upper made of nubuck leather and Cordura.
• Inner lined with breathable fabric.
• Between the layers sits the Gore-Tex membrane.
• Cushioned, porous insole.
• Traditional lacing with lace locks in the middle. The upper eyelets are made of metal.
• Weight for one shoe about 600-700 grams, depending on the size.