Oakley SI Assault Boots Question

[David]

I have had a pair of these amazing Oakley SI Assault Boots for about 2 months, and so far they have been, by far, the BEST boots I have ever owned.

My Oakley boots are ALL black including the Oakley O logo on the side of the boot.

I have seen some photos of what appears to be the same Oakley boot, but with a red/silver triangle logo on the side of the boot.

(In my humble opinion, I think this red/silver triangle boot logo looks a bit corny -- but hey, that's just me! :D )

My Question: Why are some Oakley SI Assault Boots, like mine, in all black, while others have this red/silver triangle logo on them? What's the difference in the boots, if any?

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Thanks...

[threeseven]

This is interesting. That red triangle is the exact reason I haven't purchased a pair of these boots. The only ones I've seen (on the Oakley website and in my local gun store) have had the red triangle. I may look into these again if an all-black version is available.

[frettedfive]

I too own a pair of these wonderful boots. I wear them almost every day, and they are by far the most comfortable footwear I own.

Like you, I have a pair of the all-black boots.

The boots with the triangle logo on them are simply the newer model.

Personally, I prefer the all-black ones. However, they are not being made anymore.

One thing I like about the newer boots (with the triangle) is that they have a metal grommet on the inside of the lace holes on the boot shaft.

A requirement placed upon the boots by the Army was that they have no exposed metal pieces that could become scratched and shiny, thus reflecting light and possibly giving away a hidden soldier.

Oakley put the grommets on the inside only, so that they are easier to lace but will not have any exposed metal.

[threeseven]

A requirement placed upon the boots by the Army was that they have no exposed metal pieces that could become scratched and shiny, thus reflecting light and possibly giving away a hidden soldier.
So they won't allow exposed metal pieces, but have no problem with a horrible bright red logo proclaiming the wearer as SPECIAL FORCES? Interesting. If they don't make the all-black ones anymore, that's disappointing :(

[frettedfive]

The logo is only on the "civilian" version.

The high-speed, low-drag guys get a solid black version (with some other modifications, such as a tongue made of different leather that won't squeek against the rest of the boot)

Also, the boots issued to our guys are made in America, vs. the ones that you or I can buy which are made in China.

[tcsd1236]

My pair is the retail pair; I just darkened up the metal tab because it annoyed me so much..didn't realize that there was a difference with the actual military model.

[Fatcat]

I'm curious, are these better than the similar Danner boots? The Oakleys don't look real tough, but I can't say I've tried em myself.

[frettedfive]

Fatcat,

I've never owned a pair of Danners, but I can attest to the fact that the Oakley boots are tough.

The soles stand up well to wear. The leather has a toughness that seems to defy its soft feel.

There are synthetic abrasion-resistant panels on the toe and around the heel. These have been repeatedly scraped against concrete, metal, etc. by me, and the panels themselves show absolutely no wear. The stiching around them is becoming a bit frayed because of the abrasion, but the panels still look new.