{"id":83406,"date":"2017-05-04T16:29:04","date_gmt":"2017-05-04T16:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/militarytimes\/uncategorized\/2017\/05\/04\/military-times-2017-new-gear-guide-boots-and-waterproof-gear\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T08:20:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T08:20:01","slug":"military-times-2017-new-gear-guide-boots-and-waterproof-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/militarytimes\/off-duty\/gearscout\/2017\/05\/04\/military-times-2017-new-gear-guide-boots-and-waterproof-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"Military Times 2017 New Gear Guide: Boots and waterproof gear"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All the latest equipment won&#8217;t go far if you&#8217;re sidelined by bad weather &#8230; or some bad footwear. Check out the latest boots and waterproof gear from this year&#8217;s Shooting, Hunting and Outdoors Trade Show, better known as the SHOT Show, in Las Vegas. For links to the entire 2017 Military Times New Gear Guide, click\u00a0 <a class=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/articles\/outdoors-lovers-update-your-wish-lists-with-the-military-times-2017-new-gear-guide\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Link: http:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/articles\/outdoors-lovers-update-your-wish-lists-with-the-military-times-2017-new-gear-guide\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4799\" height=\"3063\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bogz-bowman-tall-winter-boots.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bogz-bowman-tall-winter-boots.jpg.jpg 4799w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bogz-bowman-tall-winter-boots.jpg.jpg?resize=300,191 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bogz-bowman-tall-winter-boots.jpg.jpg?resize=768,490 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bogz-bowman-tall-winter-boots.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,654 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bogz-bowman-tall-winter-boots.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,980 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bogz-bowman-tall-winter-boots.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1307 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4799px) 100vw, 4799px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span>Bogz Bowman Tall Winter Boots<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span>Photo Credit: Manufacturer<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>BOGS BOZEMAN TALL WINTER BOOTS<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>What:<\/b> I tested these waterproof boots all winter in conditions ranging from mild to wild, including running trap lines to ice fishing. At 14 inches, they&#8217;re not the full calf-length boots some associate with outdoors work or hunting, but with adequate leg cover they&#8217;re more than up to the task. The 14-inch design certainly facilitates getting them on and off. Bogs&#8217; built-in &#8220;handles&#8221; plus a sturdy rubber ledge above the heel grips stairs, your other foot, or whatever you use as leverage to ease ingress and egress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boots are rated to minus-72 degrees (we didn&#8217;t get temps that low) and have 7-milimiter Neo-Tech waterproof insulation. They&#8217;re made from a durable, hand last rubber with a four-way stretch inner bootie and have a dual-density EVA, Ortholite and DuraFresh footbed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Note: <\/b>Each boot weighs just 2 pounds, extremely light for a heavy winter boot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>MSRP: <\/b>$150<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Online:<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bogsfootwear.com\">www.bogsfootwear.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2416\" height=\"1536\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rocky-claw-boots.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rocky-claw-boots.jpg.jpg 2416w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rocky-claw-boots.jpg.jpg?resize=300,191 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rocky-claw-boots.jpg.jpg?resize=768,488 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rocky-claw-boots.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,651 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rocky-claw-boots.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,977 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rocky-claw-boots.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1302 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2416px) 100vw, 2416px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span>Rocky Claw Boots, left, and rubber boots with claw design.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span>Photo Credit: Manufacturer photos<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>ROCKY CLAW BOOTS<\/b> <br\/> <br\/> <b>What: <\/b>&#8220;Aggressive&#8221; appropriately describes Rocky&#8217;s &#8220;Claw&#8221; series tread design. Outsoles have a triple-density construction with deep lugs designed to preserve traction in any terrain. Hunting boots include 8- and 10-inch versions with full-grain leather or 900-denier high-abrasion textile uppers, and Rocky&#8217;s new VP waterproof protection. Insulation options include 400, 800 or 1200 grams of 3M Thinsulate. They&#8217;ll be available in Realtree Xtra and Venator camo patterns, plus non-camo options in brown leather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Note: <\/b>Rocky is also releasing two rubber boots this fall with the Claw traction design. These waterproof boots have integrated thermoplastic polyurethane, or TPU, stabilizers, removable polyurethane footbeds with memory foam and a nylon shank for arch support and torsional stiffness. One style is available without insulation; the second offers 1,200 grams of Thinsulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>MSRP:<\/b> $179.99-$209.99 for Claw series; $149.99-$159.99 for rubber boots with Claw traction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Online:<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.RockyBoots.com\">www.RockyBoots.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2670\" height=\"1965\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rocky-stratum-waterproof-set.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rocky-stratum-waterproof-set.jpg.jpg 2670w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rocky-stratum-waterproof-set.jpg.jpg?resize=300,221 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rocky-stratum-waterproof-set.jpg.jpg?resize=768,565 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rocky-stratum-waterproof-set.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,754 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rocky-stratum-waterproof-set.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1130 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rocky-stratum-waterproof-set.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1507 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2670px) 100vw, 2670px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span>Rocky Stratum Waterproof Set<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span>Photo Credit: Manufacturer photos<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>ROCKY STRATUM WATERPROOF SET<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>What: <\/b>Due out this fall, this new jacket and pants set is lightweight, waterproof and bears Rocky&#8217;s Venator camo pattern. They&#8217;re made from Rocky&#8217;s SilentHunter suede fabric and feature taped and sealed seams throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Note: <\/b>The gear also includes Rocky&#8217;s &#8220;ScentIQ Atomic&#8221; which helps control human scent at the microbial level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>MSRP:<\/b> $139.99 for the jacket, $129.99 for the pants<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Online:<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.RockyBoots.com\" title=\"Link: http:\/\/www.RockyBoots.com\">www.RockyBoots.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The latest offerings in outerwear for the 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