rainbow5ive
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I picked the Nike SFB (Special Field Boot) up about a month ago because the standard issue desert boots were uncomfortable and destroyed my feet. Deciding between these or the Oakley Assault boots, i chose the Nikes because they were $50 cheaper and also, i'm a nike-head (20+ pairs in my collection!). From what i gather, the only place you can get them is from Nike.com http://store.nike.com/index.jsp?country=US...co=US&la=EN. They're not exactly cheap, but i'd read good things about them. According to Nike, they were designed with the help of the Nike Innovation Kitchen and military personnel who gave input on fit and features.
Quality
So...for $130, what do you get? A super-light boot that looks more or less like a regulation military desert boot. According to Nike, a size 10 boot weighs about 15.9 oz. Mine is an 8.5, so i guess that means it's lighter. Make no mistake; these are ridiculously light. I was actually kind of annoyed when i got them because i felt like the Oakley Assault boots gave you "more" for you money in terms of padding and all that. To be honest, i still kinda feel that way. The construction is real basic, no additional padding on the interior of the boot. Otherwise, the Nikes are pretty well made, as much as any regular Nike sneaker is. But in the end, it does feel very sneaker-like. Generally boots seem to be over-built to take the punishment of what boots are used for (kicking, hiking etc). The Nike SFB doesn't seem to have that toughness in them. Luckily, i'm a light guy who is easy on my gear, so it really shouldn't be an issue.
Features
The main feature that makes this boot special is the fact that it's a combat boot based on a sneaker. It feels like a sneaker that is 8 inches tall. The sole is based on the Nike FREE running sneaker and is really light as well as flexible. It is NOT waterproof, even though it is gussetted. The gussets run the entire length of the tongue, but are mesh in some parts. This is to prevent debris from entering the boot, not water. There are drain holes on the instep area as well. Since it's designed as a hot-weather boot, the material is fairly light and therefore isn't waterproof. The laces on the boot are made of coyote tan 550 paracord, so replacing the laces is as easy as cutting some paracord to length and runing it through the eyelets. The design of the boot is pretty subtle, as it's based on a regular desert boot. The only place i could find a logo was a small Nike Swoosh on the inside heel area on the midsole.
Usability/Fit/Comfort
This is where the boot really shines. It FEELS LIKE A SNEAKER. I'm generally a 9 in Nikes, but went down to 8.5 because that's my "performance fit" size in sneakers. I truly could not tell that i was wearing boots. It felt like i had a pair of very lightweight running sneakers on. I wore these at an CP3 all day long and had no complaints except for the fact that i stomped through a swamp early in the day and it didn't dry until nearly 6pm. But it wasn't designed to be waterproof, so that's ok. The water drained out of the drain holes like it was supposed to. The soles were fairly grippy, and i had no issue with actually climbing through some of the muddier/rougher patches of ground that day. When i was done, my feet felt fine. My ankles were supported and since the soles were nice and soft, i had no pain in my heels.
Conclusion
They're $130. That's the ONLY thing i don't like about them. For $130, i'd expect a little more than just being a Nike combat boot. They fit well, they work well but i just don't know if it's worth $130. So to be fair, even though i like them a lot and i'm a huge Nike fan, i'd have to say look into other options. They seem fairly light duty, so don't expect to be kicking doors in the sandbox with these. I'm sure they'll hold up under airsofting or garrison use. If you want tacticool boots, look into the Oakley SI Assault boots for another $50. These are just not that worth it. There are also cheaper alternatives that will work as good if not better.
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This is my VFC SCAR-L, Ares/STAR EGLM and all the assorted accessories that go with it. When i use the VFC case as a transport case, i typically wrap the smaller accessories in foam to prevent them from rattling around. Otherwise, teh VFC case is pretty good considering it came with the gun.
Ugh. I left the auto white balance on when i took this picture. Sucks.
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Point taken fellas! I typically wouldn't run them together. It was a sort of "i wonder if my suppressor would still fit on there" thing.
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Just got the EGLM off of a team member. Now the SCAR looks complete...i think the only thing i don't have for it is the SV barrel. I've been fiddling with it all day since i got it...it hasn't left my side. And it turns out that VFC thoughtfully left room in the hard-case that the SCAR came in for the EGLM!
VFC SCAR-L
STAR/ARES EGLM
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trying to get to arnies main page, it gets redirected to airsoftcanada and then times out. ASR is screwed up too. I have a feeling its someone's idea of an April fool's joke.
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and another one to fall for the "universal" in Universal Camo Pattern
Honestly, i think it's more of a "cool guy gear" look to it. I think he clearly knows it's ineffective as camouflage in the jungle, but wears it because it's the "latest and greatest". Whether it really is or not is up for debate, but that's probably why the guy uses it. It's kinda like people who buy iPhones but also carry an iPod with them everywhere.
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AA glock 17, with hogue grip + lanyard - actually not a bad bit of kit, a very skirmishable pistol right out of the box.
What part'd you get to put the lanyard on there?
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MGS4 Praying Mantis inspired kit... except Roecar Defense PMC instead
Pantac CIRAS
Did your CIRAS come with the groin protector/codpiece? Or did you buy that separately?
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damn you watz.
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The latest issue of Shotgun News (with "21st Century ARs") on the cover has an article about a company in Canada that supplies weapons to movie companies. In their "Rubber Room" with supposedly rubber replica guns, you can clearly see a bunch of AEGs because of the motor panel on the bottom of the grips.
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The cheap DBoy SPR kit. Another problem is that I have to drill a hole on my CA M15A4 in order to install the gas tube. Damn.. I just notice that.
It shouldn't be an issue.
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Ok, I have a CA M15A4. I want to mod it to a Mk 12 Mod 0 Spr. The Spr kit comes with it's own barrels. I am worry that the barrels won't fit on my M15A4. Is there a possibility that they don't match??
What SPR kit are you looking at buying? I doubt it'd be an issue.
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Just updated my rifle from a freehand stripe to a slanted tiger stripe. (2nd paint job)
EDIT: Due to poor lighting you can't see the the brown dust effect as well as you should.
Base coat: Krylon camouflage tan
Stripes: Krylon camouflage green
Dust: Krylon camouflage brown
<snip photos>
Well done. i like what you did with the slant. Nice job on the dusting too..
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*snip photo*
AWESOME. It looks like you just got your gear back from the Sandbox. Very nice set up.
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I agree. I need to see how Chownsy made that VSR...mine is looking...boring.
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YES. Whered u get the glock clip??
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Quiksilver, just so you know. you've just convinced me to buy a KSC M9 PTP. Dammit.
*Edit. Wrote KWA instead of KSC. Now i have to go find a KSC M9!!
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Updated pictures on my P99 with the SD slide. It's all back together now thanks to wwjkc. I'm ordering a stainless recoil rod and figuring out what recoil spring i can put in there to give it a better snap.
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^ No shame in that. My springer P99 is the very reason why i bought a Maruzen.
Has anyone installed an SD slide?? I'm having trouble getting the slide+internals back on the frame. Specifically, the barrel unit and recoil spring unit are jamming up the whole thing when i try to re-assemble the 2 halves together.
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Thanks WatZ! I'll look into it, as i hate having plastic slides on any of my guns. The WA Beretta M8045 excepted, because there never were any metal slides for it.
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Watz....that looks great...i love the Interams trades on there. Where'd you get the slide? Redwolf? And aside from the spring issue, was it a pain in the *albatross* to install?
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can i join in?
No. You're not allowed. Your stuff is too amazing and makes us all sad.
As for my pitiful contribution (how can you follow a custom WA2000???); this is the latest movie prop series. I bought it without the light and i am contemplating which metal slide to get for it, any suggestions?
Let's see pics of your transport/storage set-up!
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Actually...that's a really good idea. I think i can pick some up at the local craft store. Thanks for the tip!