598 Desert Boots, Vibram Sole, Black

The 598 was designed for troops on desert missions and is lighter and more breathable than a full leather boot: water repellent leather with textile panels, on a Vibram sole moulded directly to the upper.

Upper in water repellent genuine leather and water repellent textile. Textile lining under the vamp. Direct injected Vibram outsole. The anatomical insole is antibacterial and washable, and comes out.

Samelin is a boot factory in Estonia. It makes the M77, a combat boot first issued to the Norwegian army more than 50 years ago, and has made hiking boots for more than 20 years. Production follows the NATO AQAP 2110 quality standard and ISO 9001.

Brush off dirt and wipe the leather and textile with a damp cloth.
Let wet boots dry slowly at room temperature, away from radiators and direct heat.
Treat the leather with a grease or wax and the textile with a water repellent spray.
The insole comes out and can be washed.