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ALTAI™ Retailer Spotlight: The Cop Shop, Massapequa New York

altaidev on March 18, 2019

Yet another quick spotlight on one of our newest retailers, hailing from Massapequa New York! The Cop Shop is Long Island’s largest police and fire equipment store, not only specializing in uniforms and general gear, but also personalized gifts for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other public safety professionals. Whether you’re looking for a novelty gift for that special someone in blue or seeking out some professional tactical gear for your job, The Cop Shop will steer you in the right direction.

Stop by their Massapequa location and try our boots on in person, get questions answered, and maybe get a little inspired by some fun gift ideas.

The Cop Shop
560 Broadway
Massapequa, New York 11758
(516) 541-7544

ALTAI™ Retailer Spotlight: American Uniform Sales, Philadelphia Pennsylvania

altaidev on March 12, 2019

Today we are proud to announce, yet, another new retailer! Located in Philadelphia, American Uniform Sales is a one-stop shop for all your tactical gear needs. From concealable body armor to holsters to footwear, American Uniform Sales can get you outfitted from head to toe. So if you live in the Philly area, stop in for a friendly, in-person fitting of our boots. You are guaranteed outstanding customer service and you can walk out with confidence in your gear.

American Uniform Sales
8348 State Road, Unit 6
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19136
(215) 333-5763

ALTAI™ Retailer Spotlight: Abelman Clothing & Footwear, Bessemer Michigan

altaidev on February 7, 2019

Today we put the spotlight on a Michigan clothing store whose origins date back more than 120 years. Founded by the pioneering Abe Abelman, the incredible journey of this business has landed it deep roots that Abe’s family continues to this day.

Located in the rugged Upper Peninsula of Michigan, you know these folks understand durable gear! So if you’re in the UP or in Northern Wisconsin, stop by for a boot fitting in-person with some of the friendliest staff around.

Abelman Clothing & Footwear
327 Sophie Street
Bessemer, Michigan 44991
(906) 663-4411

ALTAI™ ‘Be A Leader’ Giveaway

altaidev on February 1, 2019

Are you already a proud owner of a pair of ALTAI™ boots? Want a chance to give the gift of lightweight, waterproof, AND breathable durability to a friend of loved one? This month, we are offering exactly that!

The ALTAI™ ‘Be A Leader’ Giveaway will award a winner chosen at random with a free pair of ALTAI™ boots so that he or she can help someone else take that first step and experience the ALTAI™ difference.

For the remainder of the month of February 2019, ALTAI™ is offering it’s Born To Outperform™ Customers an opportunity to win a FREE PAIR OF ALTAI™ BOOTS!

For a chance to win, create an account on the ALTAIgear Website (if you haven’t already). Then, simply leave a review of any Product on the Shop Page to be entered for a chance to win! If you’ve submitted a review in the past, simply submit an updated review to enter the giveaway.

The names of the Customers who qualify will be shuffled and drawn at random to determine the winner.

Submit your review today.

ALTAI™ goes to NSSF SHOT Show 2019

altaidev on January 17, 2019

Next week, Jan 21-23, we’re headed to Las Vegas to attend the world’s largest shooting, hunting, and outdoor trade show in the world: NSSF SHOT Show. We will be with our materials partner, SuperFabric®, for the following events and locations:

SHOT Show Suppliers Showcase: January 21-22
Booth # S1741
8:30am-5:30pm

SHOT Show Pop-Up Preview
January 23
Booth # W2134
8:30am-5:30pm

Also check out our display in the Pop-Up Preview New Product Center
Venetian Congress Center, 2nd Floor
(in the main thoroughfare between the hotels and SHOT Show exhibit halls)

We will also be joined by our pal Slava, owner of Tokkroos Safari, as well as Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) Chapter 21 VP Bill Hampstead!

So stop by, meet the boot team, and let’s talk tactical! Full SHOT Show Schedule of events can be found here.

ALTAI™ Testimonial: Sean “SPYRO” Riggs

altaidev on November 29, 2018

It’s not every day we receive a testimonial quite like Sean “SPYRO” Riggs’. As an amputee paintballer and a remarkable athlete by any standard, we were ecstatic to hear the following, real-world experience with our boots on the field.

“Friday: I wore my currently daily boots to the event. They are from Walmart and are functionally doing what they need for the most part. I slipped in the 6-8” mud as well as had terrible traction.

Saturday: I wore my new 511 side zip boots bought as I was told they would do everything I needed. Water and mud got into the boot from the side zipper and traction was no better than the day before.

Now typically by the end of the day Saturday I am exhausted and participating on Sunday is tough on my body. When I got home sat night your boots were on my porch and my wife and I decided there was no better test run than this.

I opened the box and as before the packaging was well done and I was pleased to see the side zip. It took a bit to get my prosthetic into the boot which is typical with new boots but it did fit. The first thing we noticed was how high they went which was a positive both for support and the weekend’s mud. Again the large laces and steel eyelets made lacing the boots up easier for me.

The next morning it had started raining again and we set out. I immediately noticed I had better traction and grip on the ground. As I walked through the same mud as I had with two different pairs of boots the last two days I did not have the seepage as I had before. The boots were also slightly lighter which helped me to not be as exhausted. All this from wearing them just one day and for about 5 hours. I can’t wait to try them out more and be all that I am wanting to be on the paintball field again. Thank you.”

ALTAI™ Back in Black – Black Friday/Cyber Monday

altaidev on November 23, 2018

It’s here! Our Black Friday ‘Back in Black’ deal gets you a boot-sock combination you won’t want to miss. We’ve partnered with Üllerware, maker of Merino wool socks designed to last for at least 3 days of continual wear, to bring you this Black Friday special.

Buy any black pair of ALTAI™ boots and get 25% off any black pair of Üllerware socks. Hurry while supplies last! Today and Monday, Nov. 26th only!

ALTAI™ Pro Tip: Tactical Footwear for Plantar Fasciitis

altaidev on October 2, 2018

Choosing the right tactical footwear is a crucial decision for any law enforcement or first responder professional. Medical conditions, like plantar fasciitis, make the decision even more crucial for the wearer and our boots are here to help.

What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that causes pain in the heel from inflammation of the tissue that runs from your toes to your heel. Common with runners, this condition absolutely requires proper supportive footwear. Several ALTAI™ wearers have reported having plantar fasciitis and rely on our boots for long periods of walking and/or standing with all-day comfort.

Our Vibram® soles absorb shock and are a solid foundation that helps reduce the risk of plantar fasciitis or minimize the symptoms while wearing them. The ALTAI™ Last, which is the boot mold that every ALTAI™ boot is designed with, is custom built; meaning we worked with footwear experts to get a fit that outperforms ordinary, standard boot lasts. No break-in period and designed for active feet with long periods of wear-time.

If you have plantar fasciitis, we encourage you contact us with any questions you may have. Time to take the next step and make our footwear a part of your plantar fasciitis solution.

The ALTAI™ Experience: In Real Life

altaidev on September 6, 2018

Any boot company can tell you they have the best boots. But here at ALTAI™, we believe in the importance of reviews; reviews are proof of our boots’ performance. Feedback and input from wearers of our boots are how we can continue to strive to bring you the perfect, multi-purpose, rugged boot. Recently, we received this personal account of our MFT100s; so you can see the proof for yourself.

A big ‘Thank You’ to Dylan Sauer for sharing his ALTAI™ experience.

Many ALTAI™ customers are ecstatic about the boots they have, including myself. I have worn these boots for my security job, doing work for Bay City Public Safety’s Reserve Unit, and for playing intense scenario paintball in the woods. I was initially only going to use the pair for police work and security, but I decided to try them out on a paintball field. I did receive a few paintball splats to my feet, but the paint and mud come off very easily with a wet rag.

Back in January, there was a charity auction for a famous paintball player, Chris Lasoya. Chris was a firefighter who was burned trying to put out a fire. With the medical expenses being so high due the amount of burns he received form the fire, medical expenses would be astronomical. Another fellow paintballer, and ALTAI™ sponsored athlete, David “Reaper” Justin, knew it was time to step in and help out a fellow paintball player. David put together a charity auction and I was added to the group auction on Facebook. After a short bidding war, I won the pair of MFT100s.

After having these boots for nearly 7 months, I would consider these boots to be the best I have ever worn. I’ve gone through many pairs of boots throughout my time and none has lasted as long as my pair of MFT100s. My legs will give out before my feet decide to blister or cramp up. I’ve crawled through swamps and waded through water with these boots on and they have never smelled “swampy” afterwards. On top of all that, I have also been working around forty hour work weeks with these boots on.

I have also worked plenty of police details in Bay City, including concerts in Wenona Park for concerts, Southend Little League for their National Night out, and Veterans Park for the Bay City Fireworks Festival. ALTAI™ boots support me while I am supporting my community.

ALTAI™ Update: Refreshed Inventory

altaidev on July 20, 2018

ALTAI™ Update: We’ve Refreshed Our Inventory!

It’s your lucky day and just in time for the mid-summer heat! We have recently refreshed inventory of select sizes from some of our most popular styles! Now is the perfect chance to get that back-up pair of boots for the pair you already love. Or tell a friend; you enjoy the ALTAI™ Difference, so share the experience with someone who could use a new pair of hard working boots.

Don’t miss the opportunity for REFRESHING summer footwear: lightweight, breathable AND waterproof. (Like a breath of fresh air for your feet.) But HURRY! This inventory is for select styles and limited time ONLY! Check out what’s in-store right now!