Nike coming out with ALL leather boots!!

2014-08-02T16:19:43-04:00

Came across this. Looks like nike came back and will be putting out all leather boots next month!!

Response by CPT Jacob Swartout made Aug 2 at 2014 4:24 PM

2014-08-02T16:24:17-04:00

Nice, I know there will be many of us waiting to see the new boots that are compliant with AR 670-1

Response by SSgt Gregory Guina made Aug 2 at 2014 4:39 PM

2014-08-02T16:39:52-04:00

I am sure Nike wants to keep making the money that you soldiers have been spending on their boots. If they are compliant with AR 670-1 I am sure many of you will be happy. Doubt they will conform to Marine standards so I will not be getting any.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2014 6:50 PM

2014-08-06T18:50:02-04:00

Keep us posted. I'm sure that SSG Carter will know if they are 670-1 compliant.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2014 9:27 PM

2014-08-06T21:27:17-04:00

AR 670-1 Compliant, Nike Leather Special Field Boot To Hit Shelves September 20th - heres the link and what it looks like, similar to what MSG Private RallyPoint Member posted : http://authorizedboots.com/2014/07/ar-670-1-compliant-nike-special-field-boot-to-hit-shelves-september-20th/

AR 670-1 Compliant, Nike Leather Special Field Boot To Hit Shelves September 20th | Authorized...

The Nike Special Field Boot (SFB) Leather, will be released on September 20th, 2014. Currently Nike is working with US Patriot Tactical to be the primary distributor for the boot.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2014 9:41 PM

2014-08-06T21:41:21-04:00

Does anyone think that this was a big Army conspiracy for make more money of boots by forcing everyone to buy all new boots by banning the more popular boots in the Army. Nike is going to make a bit of coin off of this.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 16 at 2014 5:41 PM

2014-08-16T17:41:52-04:00

Hate to be the messenger here, but...

August 14, 2014

Clarification on the Nike SFB Leather Boot

Today, US Patriot received confirmation from Nike that the sole on the upcoming Nike SFB Leather boot is NOT 100% rubber. The outsole is in fact a hybrid of rubber and EVA. As such, we have proactively removed all marketing and selling of this product. All customers who currently have Pre-Book orders for this item will be contacted and given the choice of a complete refund or an upgrade to the Nike Field Leather boot for no additional cost. The Nike Field Leather boot is confirmed to have a 100% rubber outsole and is in compliance with the standards laid out in AR670-1.

As a reminder, the standards in AR670-1 as laid out in SMA Chandler’s letter of clarification on boots:

“Rubber and polyether polyurethane are the only outsole materials authorized. Rubber and polyether polyurethane are the only outsole materials that currently meet the need for durability and traction on surfaces in multiple environments and temperature ranges. Other materials, which may be of a lighter weight, do not meet Soldiers performance standards.”

Although the Nike SFB Leather boot has a sole made out of rubber, it also incorporates EVA material as well. The EVA portion makes the sole Non-Compliant. The boot itself is a high performance, quality boot and there is nothing inherently wrong with it, but in our eyes, the interpretation of the regulation is clear. As such, we cannot in good conscience continue marketing this item.