Building a Better Boot

摘要

Until recently, no matter where they were stationed, most U.S. soldiers wore the same combat boot. The footwear performed well in arid climates, such as the deserts of Iraq, but proved problematic in humid or wet environments. Once the combat boot got wet, it stayed wet, leaving the wearer with perpetually damp and sore feet. For soldiers who waded through rivers, swamps, thigh-high mud, or heavy rain, the need for a tougher, moisture-resistant boot was tremendous.