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ALTAI™ Hero Spotlight Update: Tyler The Donut Boy’s Reverse Birthday Party

altaidev on November 15, 2018

Last week, our pint-sized hero, Tyler Carach, aka The Donut Boy, celebrated his birthday in a unique, heart-warming way: a reverse birthday.

What does a reverse birthday celebration look like? Well, instead of Tyler celebrating his own birthday, his birthday festivities revolved around thanking police officers!

Tyler’s Reverse Birthday Celebration was hosted by Pensacola Police Department where Tyler was able to thank surrounding area police officers, along side none other than the Harlem Globe Trotters. The Reverse Birthday Celebration had a wonderful turn out and Tyler couldn’t be happier with how this act of gratitude ended up.

Tyler began his journey two years ago to thank every law enforcement officer in America with a donut, one donut at a time. Well over 70,000 donuts later, Tyler has continued to go above and beyond for law enforcement officers, fire fighters, and other important first responders.

A full gallery of Tyler’s Reverse Birthday can be found here.

We support Tyler’s efforts with our 2 For the Blue Program; find out more how you can help support this young hero thanking other heroes!

ALTAI™ Pro Tip: Choosing The Right Socks For Winter Adventures

altaidev on October 16, 2018

For some of us, winter is upon us. But like many of you, it won’t stop the adventures from happening! With that in mind, the kind of socks you choose can make or break an excursion; sweat, blisters, or cold temperatures can cause serious issues for long, on-foot explorations.

While we covered the materials and general types of socks to choose from, here are resources from outdoor experts on the best winter socks of 2018.

Switchback Travel: Best Hiking Socks of 2018

Best Hiking: The Best Winter Hiking Socks in 2018 []

The Adventure Junkies: BEST SOCKS FOR HIKING OF 2018

When choosing the right socks, keep in mind thickness and weight and how they will fit with your footwear. Wool socks can take up more room than other synthetic sock materials, so be sure to try on your socks with the intended footwear before heading out for a long journey.

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!

ALTAI™ Pro Tip: How To Choose the Right Combat Boot

altaidev on June 22, 2018

How to choose the right combat boot: the choices seem endless. There are a number of factors when considering the right combat boot for your needs. Here we address environmental obstacles we keep in mind when designing every pair of ALTAI™ boot. No matter the brand of boot you choose, here are some challenges to consider when choosing your next pair of combat boots and keep you performing at your best.

Jungle Environments:

Seek out truly WATERPROOF boots. While a wide variety of types of jungles exist, one thing they all pose as a challenge for troops on foot is water or moisture. Whether it be thick, heavy mud or hours on end ankle deep in water, the right combat boot has features to help avoid these exhausting obstacles. You can see for yourself how compelling completely waterproof boots can be a big step up by watching our boots in action.

Desert Environments:

Consider BREATHABILITY. It is clear that in desert environments, soldiers are feeling the heat; and not just from combat. Extreme temperatures have posed challenges in places like Iraq and Afghanistan so it is crucial that the right combat boot for desert environments offers a “cool” solution in footwear.

Cold Environments:

WATERPROOF combined with BREATHABILTY mean less heaviness or thickness to keep warm. Since feet naturally produce moisture, cold environments can be trickier than just throwing on an extra pair of socks. Wet, moist feet are nearly impossible to keep warm; they must be dry to avoid losing heat quickly. For this kind of environment, breathability and waterproofness are a key combination of features that help prevent unnecessary loss of heat due to dampness.

For more detailed advice on how to choose the right ALTAI™ boot for you, please contact us!

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!).

A Boot To Rule It All: Multi-Purpose, Multi-Functional, ALTAI™ Boots

altaidev on May 15, 2018

Who wears tactical boots and why? A wide variety of people wear tactical boots, such as law enforcement officers, first responders, outdoor enthusiasts, and more. These folks require footwear that can perform in a variety of physically stressful situations, as well as extended time out in harsh elements.

When we originally set out to create a multi-functional tactical boot, we soon realized that we could take the meaning of “multi-functional” even further. The ‘MF’ all our boot models stand for ‘Multi-Functional.’ Here’s a quick guide to our boot types by name and what, specific multi-functionality we had in mind.

Multi-Functional Tactical: MFT100-Z

ALTAI™ MFT (Tactical) Styles – starting with the original MFT100, the full MFT style boots are designed to accommodate law enforcement officers, security professionals, and first responders and the haphazard nature of their jobs. From long hours/miles on patrol to emergency rescues, each MFT boot meets uniform requirements and performs above and beyond the call of duty. Select between full SuperFabric® or leather toe for specific departments’ uniform requirements.

Multi-Functional Military Grade: MFM100

ALTAI™ MFM (Military Grade) Styles – with the same performance expected from all our boots, our MFM style boots are speced to meet standards expected for combat zones. With breathable, waterproof SuperFabric®, extensive time spent in the field will be a breeze; your feet to stay dry, comfortable, and you can stay focused on the mission at hand.

Multi-Functional Hiking: MFH200-S

ALTAI™ MFH (Hiking/Hunting) Styles – waterproof, breathable, lightweight, AND suited for blending into the great outdoors. Anti-clogging lugs in our Vibram® outsoles will have you trekking with your best foot forward; avoid heavy, muddy build up. And as with all our boot styles, our SuperFabric® uppers make clean-up a snap; no matter how rough your weekend was, they’re easily ready for the office.

To learn more about our specific boot styles, browse our shop online.

Tactical Boots: A Step Above The Rest

altaidev on April 10, 2018

In a sea of footwear for rugged activities, you may find yourself wondering, “Who wears tactical boots and why?” Well it turns out, there are a wide variety of professionals from hunters to law enforcement professionals who greatly benefit from tactical boots over any other style of footwear.

Law enforcement officers were the original inspiration for our first style of tactical boot. Police officers wear tactical boots to give them an edge on performance when on the job. Between long patrols to sudden long-pursuit chases, officers need the perfect balance between lightweight and durable. Heavy duty boots tire a body that stays active while working and a lightweight sneaker won’t make the cut with the kind of action these professionals see day to day. See what this officer thought of our boots for the job.

Other professionals like EMTs, paramedics, and similar first responders wear tactical boots with side zippers for quick gearing up in the event of a call or emergency. Every second counts when these heroes are on the job.

Tactical boots can also be used for recreational activities like hiking, hunting, paintballing. If you can think of a way to toil on your feet all day on a job that requires quick reflexes, then tactical boots are a great fit for your feet. With all these needs in mind, we build our tactical boots to exceed the standards of their users. Check out our full range of boots at our store today.

ALTAI™ Spotlight: Philene ‘Queen Paintball Assassin’ Harte, Paintball Ambassador

altaidev on April 3, 2018

“When I wear my ALTAI boots, I have mobility making it possible for me to push myself and feel safe and stable doing so. I wear them when I exercise, play paintball, or have a long day of walking/hiking.” – Philene ‘Queen Paintball Assassin’ Harte

We now turn the spotlight to another paintball ambassador and she will certainly leave you wondering: how does she do it all? As a doctor, mother, and business owner, Philene Harte truly exemplifies Born To Outperform™, and we are proud to sponsor such an inspiring, strong role model.

Philene, owner of Weltz Paintball, focuses on specialty safety paintball gear developed for women. Not only is she a mom (we all know how challenging this job can be!), Philene is also a special education advocate and helps families of children with special needs as Dr. Education Mom. From her early start with paintball back in 1999, Philene has evolved into one of the most sophisticated paintball players, using two pistols, which demands incredible accuracy. Her nickname, Queen Paintball Assassin, was born from her accuracy and intensity playing on the field as a pistol player. Currently, she plays with double TipX and occasionally MacDev.

On top of all this, Philene also sometimes co-hosts David ‘REAPER’ Justin’s radio show, ShootUSoon Radio, and is responsible for developing Ladies Night Paintball Radio (LNPR). You can catch her hosting each Sunday from 9 pm – 12 am.

So far, Philene has taken our tactical boots to participate in the paintball action in Texas, Florida, Chicago, Georgia & North Carolina! Sand, water, mud, grass, AstroTurf: she covers a wide range of terrain. You can follow her paintball adventures on her Instagram, QueenPaintballAssassin, that is, if you can keep up!