Mission Footwear Archives • Spotter Up

LALO Tactical Makes Impressive Footwear, for Ultra Distance Athletes

September 15, 2017

Mission Critical, Mission Footwear, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

I recently started wearing LALOs and so far I have been very impressed. The LALO Shadow Amphibian is hands down the best duty boot I have ever worn, not that I have a whole lot to compare it too. As a correct... Read More...

STYLE and SPEED combine in SPORTIVA’S AKASHA

Clayton Pollack

August 29, 2017

Mission Critical, Mission Footwear, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

La Sportiva’s Akasha trail running shoe is a great hybrid of comfort and speed, packaged into one of the most attractive running shoe designs on the market. Precision fit and a firm toe-off give the shoe a ... Read More...

Altama OTB Maritime Assault Boot My First Impressions

Michael Kurcina

August 26, 2017

Mission Critical, Mission Footwear, MISSION GEAR, Style

Here are my first impressions on the OTB Maritime boot. It's a comfortable boot. It looks good and it is more functional for the outdoors due to the use of an outsole with mildly aggressive lugs than your t... Read More...

Salomon Speed Assault Boot Review

jordan mcdougal

August 8, 2017

Mission Critical, Mission Footwear, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

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The Salomon Speed Assault is new to Salomon’s “Forces Line” which was created in 2016 and geared toward Military and Law Enforcement personnel but still available to the public. Footwear in this line retains S... Read More...

GOING THE DISTANCE IN THE NEW ALTRA OLYMPUS 2.5’S

Clayton Pollack

July 20, 2017

Mission Critical, Mission Footwear, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

The Altra Olympus 2.5 is a shoe that, for me, changed the experience of long distance trail running. Packing a staggering 37mm of underfoot multi layered cushioning, it makes running jagged rocky trails feel li... Read More...

OTB Maritime Assault Boot from Altama

Michael Kurcina

July 14, 2017

Mission Critical, Mission Footwear, MISSION GEAR, Style

The Altama OTB Maritime Assault Boot and shoe has been on the market for a good minute but for those who haven't seen it here are a few images that I took at Warrior Expo. I just returned from the ADS, Inc Warr... Read More...

The New LALO BUDS/Hydro Recon is Ready When You Are!

Michael Kurcina

July 12, 2017

Industry News, Mission Critical, Mission Footwear, MISSION GEAR, Style

https://youtu.be/nIKEiLaNGMs The Hydro Recon is a new neoprene surf boot and has been in the works for a while and now it's out! Read Spotter Up's complete review from our writer "M". Neoprene booties a... Read More...

Unleash the Wolf! Salomon Forces ‘Sua Sponte’ Grey XA Pro 3D Mid GTX

Michael Kurcina

July 1, 2017

Industry News, Mission Critical, Mission Footwear, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

If you’re looking to spend money on a pair of premium quality boots I doubt you'll be disappointed by the Salomon XA Pro 3D Mid GTX. Whether your goal is to hike up and across hilly terrain or stomp across the ... Read More...

Vans and DEFCON Group

Michael Kurcina

May 24, 2017

Mission Critical, Mission Footwear, MISSION GEAR, Style

Here's some VERY VERY cool news: VANS AND DEFCON RESURRECT THE SK8-HI NOTCHBACK PRO AVAILABLE SATURDAY, MAY 27 AT SELECT RETAILERS GLOBALLY While DEFCON origins remain classified, the projects stamped wi... Read More...

The Hydro Recon by LALO Tactical

M Beach

May 19, 2017

Mission Critical, Mission Footwear, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style, Tech/Science

As the weather warms in the spring and summer a whole new world opens up for exploration and adventure. What footwear do I want to wear on my next adventure? Hiking Boots? River Sandals? Sneakers? What d... Read More...