On one of my trips to DARC, I noticed a large number of students and several instructors wearing Salomon XA Pro 3d Mid shoes.
Those that I asked had great things to say about them. They appeared low profile - I.E. didn't scream tactical. I decided to buy a pair of them. I found them to be very light weight and comfortable. Like a sneaker/running shoe. They are not as warm as my Asolos though. The BOA fastening system allows me to be as lazy as I want to be - they can be slip-ons as needed or proper shoes. The green pair I have have worn well without signs of wear, deterioration, or coming apart.
After a year of wearing them, I purchased the Forces version in black for work. They have been my duty footwear for the last six or so months.
I have been impressed with them and I highly recommend them. I believe good guy pricing set them hovering around $100.
These will not work if you work under a policy that requires polish-able surfaces.
Those that I asked had great things to say about them. They appeared low profile - I.E. didn't scream tactical. I decided to buy a pair of them. I found them to be very light weight and comfortable. Like a sneaker/running shoe. They are not as warm as my Asolos though. The BOA fastening system allows me to be as lazy as I want to be - they can be slip-ons as needed or proper shoes. The green pair I have have worn well without signs of wear, deterioration, or coming apart.
After a year of wearing them, I purchased the Forces version in black for work. They have been my duty footwear for the last six or so months.
I have been impressed with them and I highly recommend them. I believe good guy pricing set them hovering around $100.
These will not work if you work under a policy that requires polish-able surfaces.