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Belleville 950 Combat Mountain Hiker

New Belleville hot-weather mountain boot

Soldiers deployed to Afghanistan will soon have a choice between the Belleville 950, Gortex-lined mountain boot, or the new Belleville 990, a breathable hot-weather mountain boot.

Belleville’s 950 Combat Mountain Hiker was selected in February 2011 after a multiphased two year competition.

The Army’s troop response has been positive in regard to the 950’s strength and stability, but the 950’s leather covering and Gortex lining make it hot for the Afghanistan summer months.

The Army challenged Belleville and the other American boot manufactures to build a boot that could meet the hot and the cold requirements in Afghanistan.

The Army’s solicitation stated the new Hot Weather Mountain Combat Boot should provide the durability, stability, breathability, comfort ability, and high performance required for extended operations in the rugged mountainous terrain.

Belleville was one of only two manufactures selected to manufacture the new boot.

Future deployments will see soldiers going to the war zone with both types of boots — the current Belleville 950 and the new 990 hot-weather boots.

The new 990 Belleville boot information:

• Made of highly abrasive resistance fabric and grain-side out nubuc, a smooth and water-resistant leather.

• Built with materials to prevent fungal/bacterial infestation and reduce foot odor.

• The 990 boot is not waterproof, but manages moisture and dries quickly in mountainous operational environments.

• Dry weight of less than 1.75 pounds (size 10R).

Belleville’s 990 Mountain Combat Boot is built around a hiking profile, said Glen Becker, chief sales officer for Belleville Shoe Company.

The boot replaces much of the leather with ballistic nylon Cordura side panels, and the tongue is full nylon with a small leather overlay to protect it.

This makes the new boot 2.5 times more breathable and half a pound lighter than the 950 mountain combat boots.

While the 950’s rubber reinforcement on the toe and heel remains, the outsole has changed from Vibram bifida to Vibram crossbow and boasts a 360-degree lug pattern for better grip.

An on-line sales date is yet to be determined for either boot.

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The 2011 Belleville Boot Catalog is now available for download (pdf) or via USPS mail.

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The USAF Maintainer Boot…

630 ST –Hot Weather
USAF MAINTAINER™ Boot

Information

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Attention All BELLEVILLE Customers…

Tactical Research by Belleville
has added new models

KHYBER tan Mountain Hybrid Boot

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Belleville Shoe now accepts American Express

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Attention All BELLEVILLE Customers…

Tactical Research by Belleville
Introduces its Newest Boot…

the TR505 Kiowa Multicam Assault Boot

With such a unique pattern and design, there is no other boot like the TR505 Multicam on the market.  This is not just another “me-too” boot that looks like every other assault boot out there– the TR505 is a distinctive boot you will definitely take notice of.

Features of the NEW TR505 Multicam Kiowa boot include:

•   Sleek, Low-profile Outsole for Comfort & Mobility
•   Multi-directional Lug Provides Stability on Uneven Terrain
•   Stabilizer Strap for Heel and Ankle Support
•   “Over-Lasted” EVA Midsole for Shock Absorption
•   Boot Height - 8 ¼”

Available in Sizes:  7 – 12 including half sizes, 13 and 14 in Regular and Wide widths

Belleville Shoe Mfg. Co. is proud to introduce Tactical Research by BELLEVILLE, our newest and lightest line of high performance military combat and tactical footwear.  Tactical Research by BELLEVILLE combines 100+ years of boot-making knowledge with the world’s most advanced materials and highest quality factories to provide innovative footwear solutions to tactical needs.

From the beginning of the development process to the final assembly of the boots, Tactical Research was built to specifically apply footwear science to soldiers’ tactical needs, creating a unique line of footwear that holds up in the rugged terrain that is currently faced on today’s battlegrounds.

Two styles – the PALADIN and the KIOWA – have been initially developed in tan, sage green and black and are now available for purchase.  The PALADIN is a light and comfortable side zipper boot with a generous fitting non-metallic safety toe; whereas the KIOWA is a sleek, extremely lightweight assault boot designed for improved feel & mobility.

Both styles are available in sizes 8 – 12, including ½ sizes, 13 & 14 in Regular and Wide widths. 

Both styles also feature the TR-1 – a high performance insole combining advanced anatomical design and state-of-the-art materials to specifically meet the rigorous demands of military and tactical use.

Tactical Research by BELLEVILLE can be purchased directly from Belleville Shoe via the website www.bellevilleshoe.com or by calling 1-800-376-6978. 

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Model 610Z and 610Z ST Sage Green USAF Zipper Hot Weather Boot Featured:

BELLEVILLE   has introduced the 610Z series side zipper sage green hot weather tactical and hot weather tactical safety toe, side zipper boots. The boots use the YKK coil zipper with auto lock slider and the shock absorbent MeraMax PU sole system®. Sizes available are 3 – 16 including ½ sizes (excluding 16 ½) in Regular, Wide widths.

To place your order, simply go to the shopping cart area and select the 610Z boot or 610Z ST boot.   

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Model 690 Sage Green USAF Flight Boot:

BELLEVILLE received Air Force flight approval status for our model 690 sage green boot.  This is a GORE-TEX® lined flame resistant boot similar to our current 790 desert Air Force flight boot, only in sage green.  Samples of the 690 were submitted to Brooks City-Base, Texas and received Safe-to-Fly Certification for the Aircrew Sage Green Flyer’s boot
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Belleville is accepting orders for the 690 Flight Approved boot.   Sizes available are 3 – 16 including ½ sizes (excluding 16 ½) in Narrow, Regular, Wide and Extra Wide widths.
To place your order, simply go to the shopping cart area and select the 690 boot.