Range days mean standing on gravel for 5 hours straight. The cushioned insole + EVA midsole​ actually absorbed the recoil shock, the mesh lining​ wicked sweat instead of pooling it, and the high-top​ kept my ankles locked when I transitioned from prone to standing fast. Black in EU 43. As all-seasons men's combat boots​ they punch above the $35 tag—reordered two pair for the team.