Army Combat Boot
The Army Combat Boot is the primary issue combat boot of the United States Army since 2002, intended for use in conjunction with the Army Combat Uniform. In 2015, the Army changed the color for the combat boot to a coyote brown color.{{cite web |title=Army Selects Coyote Brown Combat Boot |url=https://www.military.com/kitup/2014/11/army-selects-coyote-brown-combat.html |website=Military.com}}
Variants in USA Army
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There are two variants for different climates. Both variants are tan-colored, with a moisture-resistant, rough-side-out cattlehide leather and nylon duck cloth upper.{{cite magazine |last1=Reinert |first1=Bob |title=Outfitting the Soldier |magazine=Soldiers |date=October 2011 |volume=66 |issue=10 |page=41 |publisher=Army Chief of Public Affairs |issn=0093-8440 |quote=The Army Combat Boot is a tan-colored, temperate weather combat boot with a moisture-resistant, rough-side-out cattlehide leather and nylon duck upper. It contains a waterproof breathable membrane, and integrated safety features such as limited fire, conductive heat, and liquid fuel penetration-protection.}} The sole consists of a shock-absorbing direct attach poly-ether polyurethane midsole, with an abrasion-resistant, slip-resistant rubber outsole. It has a combination eyelet and speed-lace lacing system.
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The Army Combat Boot (Hot Weather) (ACB (HW)) has two drainage eyelets on the inner arch.
See also
References
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