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Bates Footwear - 5 Tactical Sport (Black) - Footwear
Bates Footwear - 5 Tactical Sport Composite Toe Side Zip (Black) - Footwear
Bates Footwear - 8 Durashocks Lace-To-Toe Side Zip (Black) - Footwear
Bates Footwear - 8 Tactical Sport Composite Toe Side Zip (Black) - Footwear
Bates Footwear - 8 Tactical Sport Side Zip (Black) - Footwear
Bates Footwear - C3 6 (Black) - Footwear
Bates Footwear - C3 8 Side Zip (Black) - Footwear
Bates Footwear - Delta 6 Side Zip (Black) - Footwear
Bates Footwear - Delta 8 Side Zip (Black) - Footwear
Bates Footwear - Delta Low (Black) - Footwear
Bates Footwear - Delta Sport (Black) - Footwear
Bates Footwear - Delta Trainer (Black) - Footwear
Bates Footwear - Delta-6 Gore-Tex Side Zip (Black) - Footwear
Bates Footwear - Delta-8 (Desert Tan) - Footwear
Bates Footwear - Delta-8 GORE-TEX Side Zip (Black) - Footwear
Bates Footwear - GX-4 GORE-TEX (Black) - Footwear
Bates Footwear - GX-8 Desert Composite Toe (Sand) - Footwear
Bates Footwear - GX-8 GORE-TEX Side-Zip (Black) - Footwear
Bates Footwear - GX-8 GORE-TEX Side-Zip Boot (Black) - Footwear
Bates Footwear - High Gloss Uniform Oxford (Black) - Footwear
Bates Footwear - Lites Black High Gloss (Black) - Footwear
Bates Footwear - Ultra-Lites (Black Leather) - Footwear
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FOOTWEAR NEWS : A Brief Guide to Rain Forest Footwear. For the first time visitor and seasoned explorer alike, the tropical rain forest can be a source of endless fascination. The mysterious call of an unseen bird, a brief glimpse of movement high in the canopy, or the kaleidoscopic colors of a caterpillar on a trailside leaf are all common and enchanting experiences. To best enjoy these moments, the visitor to the tropical forest should carefully consider what footwear to bring. The most important criteria for evaluating rain forest footwear are comfort, traction, waterproofness, and safety. Shoes should obviously be comfortable, but it’s important to consider that the ideal shoe for trekking through a temperate wilderness may not work well in the rainy tropics. Muddy trails or frequent stream crossings can turn even a short hike into a miserable slog without the right shoes.
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