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Table 1 Specifications of military boots worn in trials

From: The search for the best infantry boot

Specification

HWIB

NDIB

Weight pair boot (gm)

1800 (size 45)

2000 (size 45)

Height (cm, at posterior)

24

22

Inner layer material

Polyurethane

Rubber

Durometer inner layer sole

50-75 Shore A

30-40 Shore A

Outer layer sole material

Rubber Vibram Sierra

Rubber

Durometer outer layer sole

70-80 shore A

50-60 Shore A

Upper leather thickness

2.0 to 2.2 mm single layer-(soft)

2.5 Single layer (hard)

Upper breathable material

1000 Denier nylon

Nylon mesh

Pairs lace closure eyelets

2

4

Pairs lace slide hooks

6 Speed hooks

4 Open hooks

Insole

Removable polyurethane

Removable polyurethane

Waterproof

No

No

Toe cap

Plastic toe cap

Plastic toe cap