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ALTAI™ Key Features – SuperFabric® Uppers

altaidev on April 9, 2019

Today on our blog, we turn our heads to some of our best key features; what sets our boots apart from the rest. One component definitely stands apart, quite noticeably, our SuperFabric® uppers.

Breathable AND waterproof, resistant to scuffs and scrapes, SuperFabric® is the ultimate in lightweight durability. Without heavy leather than can weigh even more when soaked, this space-age material allows our boots to stand up to the toughest of elements, all while remaining ultra lightweight and, therefore, easier on your feet and stamina.

“SuperFabric® is created by taking a fabric and infusing tiny, hard guard plates into the fabric. An array of colors, patterns (armor), and fabric make the versatility of SuperFabric® unmatched. Because SuperFabric® guard plates have small gaps between each plate, the SuperFabric® remains flexible, similar to traditional materials.” – SuperFabric.com

Every pair of ALTAI™ boots are made with SuperFabric®, giving you a lighter, tougher boot, without compromising in weight. On top of that, cleaning your ALTAI™ boots so they look fresh and new is so easy, you’ll be wondering why you ever had leather or nylon boots before.

For a complete lineup of every style featuring this amazing boot material, visit our shop.

ALTAI™ Retailer Spotlight: Airsoft Station, Saint Paul Minnesota

altaidev on January 24, 2019

Today we are spotlighting one of our local Saint Paul retailers and neighboring business(!), Airsoft Station. Since 2006, Airsoft Station has been servicing the airsoft communities in the area and online. From humble beginnings, this ALTAI™ retailer is now one of the largest airsoft online retailers in the country.

This unique retailer lets you shop online or in their retail store with ease, so even if you are not in the area, you can check out their ALTAI™ selection online too.

Airsoft Station
1330 Helmo Ave N
Oakdale, MN 55128

ALTAI™ Speed Lacing: Fast, Simple, and Secure

altaidev on June 5, 2018

If you have a complex system for lacing your boots to fit your unique needs, then we challenge you to a new, simpler way to keep your feet comfortable and snug, without wasting any extra time.

While some lacing systems like the Ladder lacing system offer a secure fit, we wanted to save you time when gearing up. As you can see in the video, this might be an okay solution for ill-fitting boots, but we took the design of our boot to eliminate the need for any complicated lacing techniques.

Our boots’ eyelets are specifically designed for our Speed Lacing system, which is as intuitive as tying a tennis shoe, but faster. In order to cut down the time it takes to gear up for police officers and other first responders, our boots were intended to be laced up in a straight forward manner with minimal time involved; all while ensuring a secure fit for a hard day at work (or play!).

23 Ways Hiking Makes You Healthier

altaidev on May 2, 2018

Hiking is one of the unique ways in which you can explore or get to know about a new place. It is also the best way to stay healthy and the one which does not include any kind of whiskey bar clash with the bikers. Besides the crowded city environment, hiking will help you to engage the entire senses. Once you are into hiking, the internal monologue inside you will go away and you will start noticing your environments.

There are several studies which proved that being close to nature will help to relieve your stress levels, thus lowering the incidences of depression. Hiking not just improves your day-to-day positive feelings but also helps in offering a non-pharmacological approach to certain strong conditions such as depression and anxiety. Apart from all these, hiking will help to give or create your own space. It helps a lot in balancing the mental as well as emotional factors which you will be facing in your personal and work life.

On the other hand, if you are hiking with someone important to you, then you can be with them in a deeper level and it would be supportive to your partner or sibling or friend or any human you are with. In short, hiking provides you with much mental pleasure along with enjoying being in the Mother Nature, breathing the cool and fresh air out there.

You can check out the below mentioned 23 health benefits of hiking. Find more detailed benefits of hiking from https://www.riderstrail.com/

ALTAI™ Toughest Jobs Spotlight: Paramedics

altaidev on June 16, 2017

Paramedics – This group of amazing professionals definitely sit high on the list of people who rely on their feet to do their job. Staying calm under pressure, these men and women are trained to save lives in the trickiest, time-sensitive scenarios; every second counts.

The stamina of these fine folks is incredible and it has to be. Long hours and thousands of calls mean constantly thinking on your toes. Heavy gear is unacceptable in this occupation and we all know that over-use of lifting heavy feet can cause fatigue, sometimes, injury.

Combining Vibram® soles and SuperFabric® is our solution for a better-performing boot in the class of weight. Every pair, approximately 40 oz, have the lightweight feel of a sneaker but with the precision of a tactical boot.

Are you a medic or have a similarly demanding job? Consider our latest model, the MFT100-Z with it’s quick-action side zip. You can gear up fast when you answer the call and stay focused on the job at hand: saving lives.

Hunting Boot for Men and Woman

altaidev on September 22, 2015

When you think of all of your various hunting gear, what do you think is the most important in terms of overall comfort and performance? Hunters and other wildlife enthusiasts agree that boots are the most critical piece of equipment that you put on before you head out is your boots. Boots are critical to your movement, they keep you comfortable, dry, warm and they need to be light enough… Read Full Post

The ALTAI™ Lacing System: the secure, “knot-complicated” solution

altaidev on January 1, 1970

Summer is here and an outdoor adventure of every kind is just around the corner; which usually means terrain of every kind. You may have heard of a variety of techniques for improving your exploring footwear by applying an array of different knots and tying techniques that can help, but we at ALTAI™ decided to build a boot that doesn’t require the ‘knot encyclopedia’ to feel secure, every step of the way.

The Heel Lock, the Granny knot, the Low Cut Heel Lock… the list goes on. But whether it’s a tactical boot, boot for hiking, or just general work footwear, we believe each boots’ lacing system should be as easy to tie as the day you learned how to tie your shoes. With our sausage link laces, each ALTAI™ boots’ laces are already optimally fashioned for maximum comfort and a secure fit for every kind of mission.

You don’t need fancy knots or sailor-like tying abilities with our boots: if you’re headed to boot camp, you’ve got bigger things to worry about. Every boot laces up exactly how you think it should and viola, you’re all ready to hit the trail and conquer the day. Watch as Leo demonstrates how quick and easy our lacing system is: