Spotted online, this newly released footwear made by New Balance in cooperation with OTB was specifically made for those who scale cliffs, rocks, rappel/abseil via fast roping. This lessens wear and tear for such rugged use and prevents snags and even the laces getting untied while in operations... "This was designed and engineered at the request of the US Navy SEALS.

Features & Benefits:

• Supportive, highly breathable, mid cut light hiker with features for today's Special Operations Forces
• Sticky non-squeak rubber for stealth-like traction on a variety of surfaces
• Fulllength Rockstop board embedded into the molded EVA midsole prevents bruising on rocky terrain
• Composite shank provides support when carrying heavy loads
• Durable Rough-out suede upper
• One piece smooth vamp with toe scuff guard for increased abrasion resistance
• One piece metal lace liips will no snag parachute lines
• Variable sausage laces will not come un-tied in the field
• Inside FRG - Fast Rope Guard - to help extend the wear of the boots after repeated fast ropings. The outsole design works in conjunction with the FRG to help slow and control the rate of descent when fast roping
• Full length breathable Ortholite footbed is removable for cleaning"