LALO's Rapid Assault Boots Promise Uncompromising All-Season Functionality
A high-spec silhouette designed for tactical maneuvering.
It’s always jarring to see elements of contemporary militaria out and about, as opposed to better-acclimated vintage silhouettes. However, the benefits of modern tech and utilitarian nature of footwear allow LALO’s function-first shoes to more naturally cross over into casualwear, perhaps best demonstrated by its signature Rapid Assault boots.
Menacing name and affiliation aside, the sleek shoes — offered in 6” and 9” heights — are versatile enough to slot in with most wearers’ seasonal rotations and the bevy of technical additions makes them inherently more adaptable than the average footwear. For instance, the Rapid Assault features, among other things, Cordura uppers, carbonized rubber toe caps, EVA midsoles, passive moisture drainage systems, antimicrobial lining and slip-fighting sole units all rolled into a lightweight package. To best blend into one’s desired wardrobe, the boot is offered in neutral olive and black tones alongside an actual camouflage makeup.
Take a closer look at the all-range footwear on LALO’s web store.
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