MAGNUM OPUS ASSAULT 5 BOOTS
At the back end of 2016 UK-based bootmaker Magnum
announced a new series of boots featuring the very
latest advances in footwear technology, and the wait
for them to hit the market has certainly been worth it!
“magnum opus, noun, a work of art, music, or literature
that is regarded as the most important or best work that
an artist, composer, or writer has produced.”
Whether you’re law enforcement, military or a regular
civilian, you need your boots to give you the most
underfoot support possible. Magnum strives to constantly
deliver pioneering, fit for purpose footwear that meets
and exceeds their customers’ needs. The Magnum OPUS
is one of their newest developments, meant to perfectly
balance combat and athletic characteristics.
The Magnum Opus Assault Tactical 5 Boot is an ankle
height tactical boot designed from the ground up by
Magnum to give excellent comfort and protection with
industry leading innovations in design and function.
The upper features Kurim protective panels which are
constructed by thermo pressing PU with a substrate
material. This creates a super lightweight, breathable net
mesh offering super high abrasion resistance with limited
water retention and unrivalled support.
The Recoil midsole is made from Magnum’s exclusive
Recoil EVA which is softer to the touch and underfoot
compared to standard EVAs. It offers 69% more rebound
than standard EVAs and allows you to always get the most
shock protection even when running. Recoil offers the best
in comfort and durability creating a truly trainer like feel
with tactical boot performance. The outsole unit is made
from rubber carbon which offers great grip and durability.
The tread of the sole is multifaceted giving better toe-off
and improved natural motion.
In use the Kurim on the boot upper gives you higher
abrasion resistance and protection. This moulded PU
material increases the durability of the upper, giving
you heightened freedom of movement without having
to worry about your boots’ integrity. The lightweight net
mesh on the OPUS’ surface helps with breathability and
the fast wicking mesh inner lining will help to keep your
feet dry. The closed hook lacing system ensures a more
secure grip, whilst flexible foot forming construction allows
for a comfortable fit and support for your foot and ankles.
The OPUS’ athletic design is reflected in its low weight
(431g in UK Size 9/US 10/Euro43), making it the ideal
boot that won’t weigh you down during strenuous
physical exercise. The durable carbon rubber outsole with
multi-directional lugs provides you with enhanced grip
and traction while you run, break and climb on dry or
slippery wet terrain. And above everything else, the two
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characteristics that make this boot truly stand out: Comfort
and Support. In between the OrthoLite Impressions
insole offering superior cushioning, the Recoil midsole
that delivers all-day support and comfort and the overall
construction, this is a bit of a corker! Trust me when I say
your feet will thank you, and with a bunch of (hopefully!)
hot weather training sessions on the horizon I’m really
looking forward to putting the OPUS boots quite literally
through their paces!
Features:
• Ankle brace for added support
• Fast wicking lining for moisture management and comfort
• Flexible foot forming construction
• Robust lacing and closed hooks for secure lacing
• Durable synthetic leather upper with breathable mesh panels
• High abrasion resistant moulded Kurim panels
• Compression moulded recoil midsole absorbs impact
and provides all day support and comfort
• Durable rubber carbon outsole provides grip and
durability
• Toe-off zone for added grip when pushing off during
gait cycle
• Forefoot flex groves enhance natural motion and toe off
• Multi-directional lugs deliver superior traction, grip and support
• Outsole wrap on the medial side of the sole for extra
durability
• Heel braking zone for added downhill grip
• Decoupled heel to isolate the initial strike zone
improving shock absorption
My sincere thanks go to www.patrolstore.com for
providing the test sample.
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