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The phrase "an army marches on its stomach" has been attributed to both the Emperor Napoleon and Prussia's Frederick the Great – but regardless of who said it, many soldiers in the field would argue ...

“For two months the boots got stuck in customs because they thought it was shady,” said Sprayground founder David Ben David of his new collaboration with the Colombian military. All 500 pairs of his ...

LOWELL — Industry leaders and researchers from the U.S. Army and UMass Lowell gathered in University Crossing Friday to highlight the university’s spearheaded development of materials for the next ...

The Massachusetts-based company and Nike subsidiary Converse — which made footwear for the military during World War II — has rolled out a new line of "Urban Utility" sneakers designed with durability ...

Choosing the right boots is crucial for military personnel. In this video, we analyze 6 top military boots, diving into their design, comfort, and functionality. Get the full breakdown on which boots ...

HASC has incorporated language from the Better Outfitting Our Troops (BOOTS) Act into the 2026 NDAA, which now moves to the House of Representatives for a full vote. The language mandates that within ...

The shoe manufacturer with Maine plants says it's still reviewing proposals for requiring U.S. shoe sales to the military. SKOWHEGAN — A New Balance executive says that a meeting Thursday at the ...

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The legislators say the change essentially subjects footwear to the Berry Amendment, which requires the Defense Department to give preference to American products. The provision will go before the U.S ...