For this week's new arrivals at SpecShop.pl, they got deliveries from Bates and that means some awesome footwear that airsoft players prefer. For tactical clothing to go with it, they also received items from Helikon-Tex and for light sticks you need for your night operations from Lumica Light Company. Links provided below:

"SpecShop.pl has obtained delivery of professional boots from Bates company:

New release from Bates, the TerraX3 Coyote Hot Weather Composite Toe Boot... "The TerraX3 is a heavy duty Berry Compliant boot made with an ASTM F2413-11 composite toe. This durable hot weather boot features abrasion resistant flesh-out cattle hide leather and a breathable moisture wicking lining along with a Vibram® outsole.

Bates Footwear launches a new technology for our much abused feet. Called the Endurance Perfomance System (EPS) which is a two layer system that provides cushioning and comfort for our feet. The first boots to come out with the new EPS are the Strike 6-inch and 8-inch anti-fatigue boots.

Voting has begun for the designs of five wounded veterans which were made in cooperation with artist in Bate's Fashion Has Hear (FHH) Hero Series. Which one is your favourite? ... "Five veterans visited Grand Rapids for a week in May to design and manufacture their ArtPrize® entry as part of the local nonprofit, Fashion Has Heart. The project named HERO[series], pairs a Hero with an Artist.

Tomo Hasegawa writes for Hyperdouraku showing us the various Bates Footwear that have arrived in Japan. We have mentioned the Velicotor boots as a Summer 2013 release, but there are more tactical boots now are available and we're actually liking the designs. These new release feature some new footwear technologies to make them even more comfortable whilst still being able to take punishments.

New release from Bates for Summer 2013... "The Velocitor Boot by Bates Footwear is performance driven with athletic styling and versatility. Featuring a lightweight leather and mesh upper, the exoskeleton design enhances comfort and flexibility while providing support while in motion. A cushioned EVA midsole adds medial support and a durable TPU toe bumper is scuff resistant.