The Lalo Tactical Shadow Jungle Combat Boot is a military spec boot with excellent quick drainage and moisture wicking for harsh humid hot trails. With good grip that doesn’t clog in mud, flexible but strong cordura panels and black leather on top ( so you can still look good on parade) these boots offer the best solution to a tough day on wet, hot, humid trails. I would advise buying half a size up.

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Full Review

The Summers in New England on trail can be miserable when there is high humidity and temperatures. I’m already a big fan of the ZODIAC AT running shoe and Shadow Intruder Coyote Boot

Fabric

The boots are made form a combo of tough but supple black leather and 1000D cordura. The leather parts mean you can still keep them shiny for parades and the cordura gives the boots increased flexibility strength and reduce the overall weight of the boot considerably.

Grip

The boots have a thick rubber grip that I found was good on wet rock and in the dry. It has widely spaced square lugs to I also found they didn’t get clogged up with mud in the wet. Its also designed with stealth in mind so its not squeaky or noisy indoors on polished surfaces. There is ample cushioning beneath in a multi layer approach so you have a sturdy rock plate set up but ample cushioning if you are on your feet all day.

Lace Pocket

The laces when done up tuck up neatly into an inverted pocket or pouch on the tongue that keep all the stray bows and laces out of the way which is a tidy and neat solution to stray shoe laces. I also found there wasn’t a load of excess lace which is common in a lot of ankle boots.

Moisture Wicking Fabric Interior

The interior of the boots feature a lining that is designed to wick moisture away from your feet quickly when they get damp. This is an effective way to minimize the chances of skin issues or blisters when you spend the day in a wet place.

Passive Drainage

The boot features a series of holes that are designed to push water out quickly to speed up drying. Ive found there is little point trying to keep water out, and boot that try to be bother waterproof and breathable usually fail to do both. Instead the Lalo Jungle Boot accepts the inevitable and instead works hard to get your feet dry again quickly.

Puncture Resistant Composite Rock Plate

As well as the thick cushioned sole the boots come with a composite protective plate that reduces fatigue from rocks but also has a high level of resistant to punctures from sharp objects like nails, glass or barbed wire.

Sizing

I actually find that Lalo boots come in about half a size too small so I would recommend ordering at least a half size bigger than normal. If you are going to spend a whole day on trail or want thick socks I would actually recommend buying a whole size up ( which I did).

Verdict

The Lalo Tactical Shadow Jungle Combat Boot is a military spec boot with excellent quick drainage and moisture wicking for harsh humid hot trails. With good grip that doesn’t clog in mud, flexible but strong cordura panels and black leather on top ( so you can still look good on parade) these boots offer the best solution to a tough day on wet, hot, humid trails. I would advise buying half a size up.

PURCHASE $225

30% discount at checkout if you enter the code AIRLANDANDSEA30 when buying direct from Lalo.

Features and Specs

¥ Hidden lace pocket

¥ Sleek eyelet loops
¥ Cordura 1000D Nylon upper
¥ Full grain leather
¥ Two-way passive drainage system
¥ Compression molded EVA midsole
¥ Articulating heel and outsole shape for assisting in noise reduction
¥ Moisture-wicking, hydrophobic antimicrobial lining
¥ Slip resistant, lightweight rubber outsole
¥ 5.5 mm cushioned forefoot tread lugs
¥ 8.0 mm cushioned heel tread lugs
¥ 20 mm step heel
¥ Puncture resistant composite plate with rotation for protection and fatigue reduction

About Lalo

The company was founded to serve the needs of Special Operations Forces and NSW Operators. Their award-winning designers and developers have been creating innovative footwear for some of the world’s most popular brands for over 30 years.

They use top tier materials to create some of the best and hardest working tactical boots and athletic footwear for those that rise to the toughest occasions.

The LALO Tactical Athletic line is a direct result of briefings they received from their Special Operations Forces. The need was to build a lightweight, packable, breathable shoe they could cross train and run in – a shoe they could count on, whether training or deployed. The tactical athletic designs put an emphasis on noise reduction, support and game day performance; gear that hits the mark time after time.

LALO was created for the best of the best but why shouldn’t every day athletes, busy parents and weekend warriors also benefit? Every pair of shoes they create is for the end user who refuses to settle for the status quo.

Whether your path leads you to a career in the military, competing in an adventure race, cross training, tackling an urban athletic workout, or running a 5K, we’ve got the shoe for you.