subject: 5.11 Boots Are For Surmounting All Challenges [print this page] At least for those who are familiar with the tough discipline of mountaineering and its terminologies, the name 5.11 boots will bring to mind the challenges of climbing mountains. Mountaineering skill is graded from the number 5 upwards through its decimals up to 5.10, which is considered a pretty high level of skill. A skill level of 5.11 is, as such, above superlative in the mountaineering language. It is an apt name for 5.11 boots and all the products of 5.11 series like its vest, pants, shirts, and even watches and flashlights.
Though there are excellent climbing boots in the 5.11 boots series, 5.11 boots are developed not just for mountaineering. They have specialty boots for hostage rescue teams, for mountaineers, storm boots, shield boots, company boots, advance boots, and many other varieties of boots. While each of these 5.11 boots has its special features to increase the comfort of the wearer and to enhance his performance, there are many characteristics that are common to most 5.11 boots. These are its safety toe provision, oil and slip resistant outsole, phylon midsole, moisture wicking and anti-bacterial lining, pathogen resistance, cushioned insole, etc.
The safety toe provision is a dominant characteristic of 5.11 boots designed for hostage rescue, though it is there in many other models, including those designed for mountaineering. Toe reinforcement is provided in most cases with what is known as climbing rubber. It is a sticky type of rubber with the rubber quality graded based upon its stickiness and its composition provides for very good traction while climbing or getting over steep walls.
The many types of sticky rubber used for toe reinforcement and sole configuration in boots including 5.11 boots are onyx, C4, S1, amphibia, F64, and HF. Sticky rubber also provides good traction when shooting has to be done remaining in a crouched position. The amphibia rubber is so called because it can provide traction on both land and water so that the user does not have to change shoes if he has to operate in both places.
Carbon based rubber is used for the oil and slip resistant outsole of 5.11 boots. Besides protecting the wearer fully when walking on slippery terrain, carbon based rubber prevents the squeaky sound that boots may produce when used on muddy or watery places. Phylon midsole, which is made of injection molded ethylene vinyl acetate, or EVA, which give very good support while keeping the boots lightweight, is also a characteristic of 5.11 boots.
The company CST boots of 5.11 boots series is an easy wear boots which use heavy-duty elastic to keep the boots in place. It is designed for people who have to work in a factory, or similar industrial ambience, for long hours at a stretch. All models of 5.11 boots are strong, highly durable, and easily wearable. It is steadily improving in quality by incorporating the latest technology in design and manufacture. The 5.11 boots manufacturers also improve their products by regularly getting feedbacks from users and further modifying the boots according to their needs.
