This year’s Innovation Award winner for footwear is 5.11 for its creation of the A/T™ 8 HD Boot.
Staying in the fight requires staying on your feet, and this boot brings all the features demanded in tactical footwear while allowing for a professional full-grain leather appearance.
The boot adds touches rarely seen. The perforated tongue adds breathability and air flow. A heat-reflective strobel sock reflects heat from pavement and concrete away while a new, infrared refracting leather drops surface temperature. The strobel sock is built into the boot, working as an additional layer of protection along with the infrared refracting leather. While these features function to reduce foot temperatures independently, combining the two in one boot gives better comfort and sustainability to the wearer, and keeps the foot cooler while on hot surfaces and direct sun.
It’s not too early to start thinking about NAUMD’s 2023 awards. Look for entry materials early this fall, and contact rick.levine@naumd.com for any tips and advice on entering.
