[Mark Tyson]

La. Officer Teams with Nike to Create Police Sneaker

09/08/2003

The Associated Press

HAMMOND, La. -- Standard-issue combat boots aren't the most comfortable for chasing down criminals. So Matt Savona teamed up with Nike to create an athletic shoe designed for police officers.

Savona, an officer with the Hammond Police Department, developed the shoe on the Web site of shoe giant Nike, then conferred with the company about the design for several weeks. He and his colleagues eventually bought 26 pairs.

The $95 shoes arrived in March and are worth the price tag, Savona said.

"You spend what, ... 12 hours running, jumping, riding in a police car or chasing people, and they're so comfortable," he said.

The local police union ordered the shoes, paying $55 and leaving each officer to pay the remaining $45 per pair.

The shoes are black, with POLICE on the right outside of the shoe, and HPD on the back, in yellow-gold thread.

The shoe-designing trend is spreading to other police departments, Savona said.

So far, sheriff's offices in Tangipahoa and St. Tammany parishes have expressed interest in creating their own brand of police sneakers, he said.

[Skunkabilly]

But but...what about the Oakley assault shoes? :p

[joyadecarolina]

pic?

[Skunkabilly]

Wasn't sure if you were talkin' to me...but here it is in all its tacticality
http://x.oakley.com/media_cache/oakley/catalog/product/footwear/industrial/si_assault_shoe/black.png/enlarge_one.jpg

[C.R.Sam]

So who pockets the extra five bucks ?

Sam

[DigMe]

So who pockets the extra five bucks ?

Michael Jordan?

brad cook

[Soap]

Pretty soon we'll hear police cruisers blasting "Air Force One" by Nelly :p

[El Tejon]

Dan, you must have been hanging around my office this summer. BTW, isn't it "Err Farce Wons"?:confused:

Just Arrest It.

[jthuang]

What, aren't the Danner Stryker boots any good?

:confused:

[Glockster35]

One of the guys that works for me just got a set of Nike tactical boots from some web site in England somewhere. I haven't seen them yet, but will post again once I have. Supposedly they are the heat.

[laynlow]

The Oakley's are the most comfortable boots I have ever worn, and at 85 bucks they are cheaper.

[Skunkabilly]

laynlow, do they work well as a running boot? I hear they're pretty light.

[VaughnT]

I'll put my Original SWAT boots up against them any time they like. Totally comfortable for running or walking all day long.

[laynlow]

Skunk,

They are light weight, waterproof, and comfortable for all day wear. I really like mine allot. I also find that the sole gives a very positive grip on most surfaces.

[David]

Anyone have a website that sells those uber-tactical sneakers from Oakley?

They look really great!

I want a pair!

They will go super with my Royal Robbins!

Thanks, Skunk, for bringing those super-tactical Oakley sneakers to our attention!

:D :p :D

[Skunkabilly]

They will go super with my Royal Robbins!

Thanks, Skunk, for bringing those super-tactical Oakley sneakers to our attention!

Trooffully, I've never worn them, I'm still on my Danners. David, don't forget the Wilderness instructor belt, this Oakley jacket:
http://x.oakley.com/media_cache/oakley/catalog/product/apparel/spring_03/lifestyle/combat_jacket/black.png/enlarge_one.jpg

and this Emerson shirt:
http://www.emersonknives.com/pics/appearal/21803_bad_intent.jpg

:D :D :D

[El Tejon]

I suddenly have the urge for "Your mama's so tactical . . .":p

[Ed Straker]

Can't wear Nikes, they don't make them wide enough.

My Mama was so tactical, she bought me and her matching Danners.

Not really, she just bought me mine, when I couldn't afford them on a PFC's salary...

[Mute]

You can get the Oakley sneakers directly from their website.

[Matt G]

Hm. I could use a pair. I know that Nike makes size 18 athletic shoes (heck, they're all I wear off duty), and I've been struggling with keeping my feet shod in appropriate department-approved footgear. At $95, that ain't bad, for me!

Hey-- just how is this on-topic? :confused:

(Gear and Accessories, maybe?)

--Matt(yesthey'rereallythatbig)G

[David]

I tracked down a pair of the Oakley SI Assault SHOES at a local dealer, and they said the price was $195.00 !!!

And the Oakley SI Assault BOOTS, $225.00 !!!

Anyone know of a online dealer that DISCOUNTS these Oakley shoes?

:uhoh: :what: :uhoh:

Thanks...

[Skunkabilly]

Matt...size 18?!?!?!?! :what:

[El Tejon]

Skunk, low ground pressure, allows us to walk across bogs or wet cement, or up walls with wet paint.

It's more tactically correct to have big feet.:D

[Schuey2002]

Shaq wears size 22's (I think, :confused: ) and he's over 7' 2"...

So, um.. Matt, that would mean that your somewhere between 6'6''- 6'10" in height, right? :uhoh: :what:

[laynlow]

I tracked down a pair of the Oakley SI Assault SHOES at a local dealer, and they said the price was $195.00 !!!

I know a guy who is an authorized distributor. That is how I get the price I get.

[Hkmp5sd]

Now the dumocrats are going to ban any civilian shoes having more than 10 eyelets. Of course, the "assault zippers" which are laced into boots to permit rapid removal without the need to untie the laces are going to require a $200 tax stamp for possession.

[W Turner]

Skunky, those Oakley's are pretty cool. Now for the real question, do they make 'em for big folks? I need a 15-16. Just hafta get the RR pants to go with'em...:D

[Skunkabilly]

15-16??? :eek:

Sorry, don't know about sizing. I don't have a pair either, just pointing 'em out.