perature fl ex, and are non-marking.
The Krios has a grip tread similar to their Fusion Max. The Krios uses a modifi ed version of the RECON Rugged Terrain tread pattern used on the Fusion Max. Both use a polyurethane bottom, while all the other Reebok tactical footwear uses a rub- ber compound bottom.
The Reebok Krios comes in four versions—Desert Tan, Sage Green, Tactical Black, and Coyote Brown. Desert Tan and Sage Green were the fi rst to be released in mid-2015; the other two are coming soon. The Krios series of boots are made in the USA and Berry Amendment Compliant. The Krios boot is available in Men’s sizes from 7½ to 12, in half-size increments and all sizes (except 7½) are available in Medium and Wide widths.
Field Test Results A few years ago, Tactical Response Magazine tested 11 pairs of 8-inch tactical boots. The Krios boots were rated using that same 1 to 5 scale, with 5 as the best.
In the Break-In category, the rating was 4.5 of 5 for the leather and Cordura-built Krios. All hard-use, long-last- ing footwear has the design, materials and fabrics that require a wear break-in period. The more leather, the more durable and the longer the break-in period. Don’t make the mistake of getting too large of a boot based on the fi t straight from the box. The leather Krios boots took a bit more than a week of daily wear to go from snug and tight to comfortable and supporting.
The Comfort category is based on day-long walking, hiking on rugged terrain, and running with gear. The Krios achieved an impressive 5 out of 5 rating. The Cor- dura gave good ankle support and protection. The poly- urethane (PU) insole and MeraMAX midsole and outsole made for a very cushioned yet supportive feel. These ma- terials did a good job of absorbing the shock of running on pavement and sidewalks.
In the Weather category, the rating is a slam-dunk 5 out of 5. Of course, that is the Gore-Tex lining at work. We wore the Krios from hot and humid of mid-summer to the warm and wet of mid-fall. The boots were tolerant of all weather conditions. The ample amount of leather in the Krios sug- gests cold-weather tolerance. Yes, the Comfort category and Weather category somewhat overlap. We tried to separate fi t and feel from the effect of ambient weather. Cordura and MeraMAX handled one while Gore-Tex handled the other. In the Function category, the rating is 5 out of 5 for the Krios. The Krios uses a modifi ed version of the RECON Rugged Terrain tread pattern used on the Fusion Max se- ries. This tread pattern and material had outstanding grip on dry, loose and uneven surfaces. The wet traction, the slip traction on smooth, wet or slippery surfaces was like- wise excellent. In high-speed tactical activities, traction is everything.
In the Durability category, the rating was a tentative 4.9 out of 5 for the Krios. The degree of uncertainty is simply because we only had the footwear for a three-month review period. Even though the boots were worn every day, our long-term durability is based on actual wear, not some sort
of accelerated testing.
At this point, the outsole tread shows zero wear, the laces have zero frays, and the eyelets are fully secure. The direct attach construction of the Krios is less expensive than the sewn stitch method and arguably less durable. None of the footwear shows any sign whatsoever of separating between any of the layers.
Based on our experience, the subjective, overall rating for the 8-inch, Reebok Krios is 4.9 out of 5. Reebok is new to tactical footwear but is proving to be as good as the best. Reebok Krios is made from the best materials, like Gore-Tex, MeraMAX and Cordura. It has the highest internal performance ratings of any of their tactical footwear. Krios is Reebok’s best boot. We con- fi rmed it.
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