Army Combat Boot Explained

The Army Combat Boot is the primary issue combat boot of the United States Army since 2002, intended for use in conjunction with the Army Combat Uniform. In 2015, the Army changed the color for the combat boot to a coyote brown color.^[1]

Variants in USA Army

There are two variants for different climates. Both variants are tan-colored, with a moisture-resistant, rough-side-out cattlehide leather and nylon duck cloth upper.^[2] The sole consists of a shock-absorbing direct attach poly-ether polyurethane midsole, with an abrasion-resistant, slip-resistant rubber outsole. It has a combination eyelet and speed-lace lacing system.

Temperate

The Army Combat Boot contains a waterproof breathable membrane and integrated safety features: limited flame resistance, thermal insulation, and liquid fuel penetration protection.^[2]

Hot

The Army Combat Boot (Hot Weather) (ACB (HW)) has two drainage eyelets on the inner arch.

See also

• Mountain Combat Boot
• Modular Boot System

Notes and References

1. Web site: Army Selects Coyote Brown Combat Boot . Military.com.
2. Reinert . Bob . Outfitting the Soldier . Soldiers . October 2011 . 66 . 10 . 41 . Army Chief of Public Affairs . 0093-8440 . The Army Combat Boot is a tan-colored, temperate weather combat boot with a moisture-resistant, rough-side-out cattlehide leather and nylon duck upper. It contains a waterproof breathable membrane, and integrated safety features such as limited fire, conductive heat, and liquid fuel penetration-protection..