The 5 best Nike tactical boots

Nike's SFB collection is a hat-tip to Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman, who served in World War II. These Gen 2 tactical boots are made from a mix of nylon canvas and full-grain leather for durability. The shoes are inspired by Nike Free technology, featuring a flexible sole and strong lugs to help provide a grip across a range of surfaces. The boots feature an internal rock shield to lower the risk of punctures as you navigate rugged ground. The sawtooth design on the arch can help enhance grip as you climb ropes, while the rubber outsole has a reinforced heelstrike zone for traction. A dual-zone, webbed lacing system helps to keep your shoes firmly in place so that you can focus on more important things.

The SFB Gen 2 boot is crafted from nylon canvas and polishable synthetic leather to create a shoe that's ready for heavy-duty conditions. The boot, which weighs just 454 grams (approx.), was created with speed and flexibility in mind. It also boasts a foam midsole for cushioning, while metal screen vents on the internal side of the shoe are designed to keep your feet cool. These tactical boots feature an internal rock shield and multi-surface grip for comfortable footing. Enjoy features for extra durability, like reinforced stitching and rubber on the toe.

Nike's SFB Field 2 leather boot meets the requirements of military-accepted boots and is made to handle a range of terrain. The boots feature extra arch support and strength on the midsole to provide stability under heavier loads. These shoes are crafted from full-grain leather and nylon canvas and feature dual-zone lacing with locking eyelets to help secure your forefoot, even if your laces become loose up top. A varied outsole pattern provides good traction, whether you're working over rugged surfaces or climbing ropes. The forefoot also has a sticky rubber lining to enhance grip. Perforations on the sides and collar help to deliver additional airflow and breathability, lowering the odds your feet will turn into puddles of sweat.

The SFB Field 2 boot is designed to support heavier loads. The shoe has added support on the midsole for stability and a tread pattern to deliver traction across a range of terrain. These boots also feature an internal rock shield to lower the risk of punctures. Made from nylon canvas and synthetic leather that you can polish, the SFB Field 2s have dual-zone lacing and locking eyelets to help keep your shoes on tight. Like the leather version, these boots incorporate features that offer a solid grip on the forefoot as well as an extra grip on the arch during climbing. Perforations on the sides and collar allow for enhanced air circulation.

Wet conditions require a special kind of shoe to keep you comfortable, even while working through mud, rocks and rain. The SFB Jungle boot features breathable canvas and full-grain leather, along with water-drainage ports in the midsole to help keep your feet as dry as possible. These boots comply with the requirements of some military branches and have an outsole pattern designed to lend solid traction across rugged terrain. A specialised sawtooth design in the arch helps add grip over ropes. These shoes feature a specialised plate on the bottom to provide a mix of flexibility and stability, along with an internal layer to help protect against punctures as you work over uneven and rocky ground.