Padded tongue and well-padded soft collar ~ holes are part of the HAIX Climate System ~ dark grey pattern lining indicated that the Performance Comfort laminate is incorporated Ī stout rubber and polyurethane combination Vibram outsole, identical to that found on the very popular HAIX Scout, is fitted to the new Commander GTX. To cool the foot in warmer environments HAIX incorporate their Climate System, which uses pumping movement to permit air circulation with every step, releasing warmth and drawing fresh air in through the vent holes at the top of the boot. Use of the moderate insulation layer, as opposed to the thicker Insulated Comfort laminate used for dedicated Cold Wet Weather classification military boots, means this boot is suitable for year-round wear in temperate climates without the foot overheating unduly in summer. In this case it is the abrasion-resistant Performance Comfort four-ply laminate (soft lining / moderate insulation / membrane / protective mesh knit) which is used for the inner sock this Gore-Tex lining combination is identifiable by the darker grey diamond pattern fabric next to the foot. The GTX suffix, as is always the case with HAIX boot model names, denotes that a Gore-Tex breathable and waterproof membrane built-in ‘sock’ is part of the construction. The Commander GTX is a black all-weather, all-leather military and police boot which replaces the KSK 3000 model much favoured by German SpecOps personnel Those used to wearing lightweight all-textile uppers patrol boots might struggle with the Commander at first, but in my opinion once used to these boots the benefits far outweigh any initial discomfort. The higher style of HAIX military and police boots have a reputation for being very stiff, which requires them to be broken in before prolonged use, and this new boot model is no different in that respect, though the new soft leather collar compensates to some extent without compromising the ankle stability and protection. Mother Nature even laid on a little snow during our Commander GTX review period Ī conventional black police and military Cold Wet Weather boot, the HAIX Commander GTX uses high quality 2.5-2.7mm thick hydrophobic, breathable, waterproof leather throughout for its uppers and for comfort the boot a soft leather collar which is scalloped at the rear. #Total commander boot trial#Over the last two weeks I have done my best to give these robust, insulated all-leather boots a decent initial wear trial and although COVID Lockdown has prevented me going on my travels with them to colder climes at least the UK winter conditions have been in my favour. The HAIX Commander GTX is a mid-height black Police, Military and Special Operations boot replacement for the KSK 3000 model, writes B ob Morrison.
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