Tactical Practical Chucks
#Converse has crossed over into the #tactical market with a line of #gear for utilitarians. The Urban Utility Collection features products that are built for abuse and seem suitable for the range. Each product in the Urban Utility line uses Gore-Tex to keep you dry. This is a big change from the days of old when soaking wet Chucks caused your toes to squish into the insole.
This jump into the tactical market is another sign of companies taking notice that function beats fashion. Another recent example of this is when Dickies introduced its tactical apparel. While Converse doesn’t say the Urban Utility Collection is specifically intended to be tactical, they do use tactical-esque verbiage like military-inspired textiles for added durability. The Urban Utility Collection includes two jackets as well as updated Chucks. The Urban Utility Chuck 70 Utility Hiker is essentially a lovechild of the Chuck 70 and Jump Boot models. With three color options, you’re not stuck with another shade of FDE.
Urban Utility Chuck 70 Urban Hiker rundown: Waterproof No-fuss elastic enclosure Reflective upper panel for high visibility MSRP: $150
Urban Utility Chuck 70 Urban Hiker rundown: Waterproof No-fuss elastic enclosure Reflective upper panel for high visibility MSRP: $150
Urban Utility Chuck Jump High Top rundown: Waterproof Heavy-duty ribbon detailing and patchwork upper Extra long laces to secure the neoprene collar MSRP: $170
