Ballistic Nylon? GORE-TEX? Ronnie Fieg’s Hardy Boot is Near-Indestructible
Kith founder Ronnie Fieg’s newest collaboration, a boot made together with Minnesota-based footwear maker Vasque, can be described in many ways: hard-wearing, sturdy, rugged… however, that all feels like a slight understatement.
To truly do this hardy hiking boot justice, there’s only one way to describe it: the Ronnie Fieg for Vasque Skywalk GTX is near-indestructible.
Utilizing all the expertise built by Vasque in its 60-year existence, the shoe features ballistic nylon paneling on the upper. Yes, the highly engineered, woven nylon historically used in the military.
Developed to protect soldiers, especially airmen, from sharp objects and shrapnel, the material was largely replaced by militaries after the invention of Kevlar in the ‘60s. However, it can still be found on ultra-strong outdoor gear — such as these boots!
Layered above its sturdy ballistic nylon are supple suede overlays, providing some extra texture to the shoe’s look. And, in case that isn’t wear-resistant enough for you, the whole model is wrapped with a GORE-TEX membrane for a breathable and waterproof exterior.
Once these are released on October 25, available online and in-store via Kith, it’s likely the only outdoor boot you’ll have to buy for a long time. I can’t see these tearing or falling apart any time soon.
There’s rarely a quiet day in the world of Ronnie Fieg and Kith, its ever-strong collaborative output and regular seasonal collections mean there’s always something going on. And, in tandem with these Vasque boots hitting its shelves, October 25 promises to be an especially busy day in the Kith-everse.
The full Kith Fall/Winter 2024 collection, unveiled earlier this week through a campaign with Japanese actor Ken Watanabe, will also be released this Friday. And it includes another footwear collab: the return of Clarks' signature Rushden Boot.
Leather jackets, double-breasted suits, woven leather shirting, ballistic nylon boots… Kith is dropping the lot. And more. The Kith store is going to be a busy place.
