Combat boots

How militaries choose their standard issue combat boots probably varies as much as there are different kinds and brands of boots available. There are numerous... 

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Optimized shoe-sock systems can prevent feet from overheating, and bacterial and fungal infections, and thus help to increase soldiers performance. The thermal insulation and breathability of combat boots, gloves, and socks can be evaluated with the thermal regulation model, the Sweating Foot. To achieve fit and function, the Sweating Foot enables a realistic simulation of the special thermal characteristics of human extremities, and delivers reliable and differentiated results on thermal insulation and breathability. 

Even as they moved, the side-hatch popped with a hiss of warm air from the interior. Vapour wafted skyward on the stream of light from within. Troops - four officers in gel-padded combat suits - jumped down, boots thudding into the snow. Three fanned out as they advanced, while the fourth marched boldly up to Razum Kinzhal and slid a swollen-barrelled pistol from his holster. He aimed it squarely at Razum s stony face, murderous intent somehow made plain in the blank visor. 

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