VIBRAM VANGUARD Ws For the necessary grip during the workday.
The COMBAT BOOT MK2 GTX Ws has anti-slip qualities. The slip protection provides the outsole the necessary grip for firm footing during the workday.

Classic but lightweight mission boot specially for women: The COMBAT BOOT MK2 GTX Ws with its comfortable dual-density PU midsole and arch support offers a great deal of comfort during long deployments and long marches. Its certified ankle protection system with PORON® technology makes the boot the perfect piece of equipment for soldiers and private military contractors. The mission boot is suitable for moderate, wet and cold climate zones and is designed to ensure stability and durability. The construction with few seams and the water-repellent, tear-resistant smooth leather with LOWA® RAYFLECT to reflect sunlight round off the package.
The COMBAT BOOT MK2 GTX Ws is certified as occupational footwear in accordance with EN ISO 20347:2012. It is anti-static and has a cold and heat-insulating sole complex. The outsole is not only anti-slip – it is also resistant to oil, petrol and contact heat. Individual orthopaedic insoles in accordance with DGUV 112–191 can also be provided.
Certified working boot according to DIN EN ISO 20347:2012
Occupational Footwear without Toe Protection Heat Insulation of Sole Complex Cold Insulation of Sole Complex Water Resistance Outsole Resistance to Hot Contact Resistance to Fuel/Oil of Outsole Slip Resistance (Tested under SRA and SRB conditions) Ankle protection
Code:
O2
Weight: 1510 g/Pair (UK 5)
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The COMBAT BOOT MK2 GTX Ws has anti-slip qualities. The slip protection provides the outsole the necessary grip for firm footing during the workday.
Guaranteed weather protection even during fickle conditions: The COMBAT BOOT MK2 GTX Ws is equipped with a GORE-TEX performance comfort footwear membrane. The innovative technology delivers optimal waterproof protection and breathability.
Permanently waterproof
The membrane provides reliable waterproof protection. No matter what sort of activity you may be planning, you can count on GORE-TEX technology to keep your feet pleasantly dry.
High breathability
Designed with optimal breathability in mind, GORE-TEX shoes are a pleasure to wear even during intense activities and fluctuating temperatures. Water cannot penetrate the footwear, and moisture produced inside the shoe escapes through billions of pores in the GORE-TEX membrane.
Windproof
The GORE-TEX membrane dependably fights off the wind and the weather. As a result, you can head off on a tour no matter what the weather is like.
Classic but lightweight mission boot specially for women: The COMBAT BOOT MK2 GTX Ws with its comfortable dual-density PU midsole and arch support offers a great deal of comfort during long deployments and long marches. Its certified ankle protection system with PORON® technology makes the boot the perfect piece of equipment for soldiers and private military contractors. The mission boot is suitable for moderate, wet and cold climate zones and is designed to ensure stability and durability. The construction with few seams and the water-repellent, tear-resistant smooth leather with LOWA® RAYFLECT to reflect sunlight round off the package. The COMBAT BOOT MK2 GTX Ws is certified as occupational footwear in accordance with EN ISO 20347:2012. It is anti-static and has a cold and heat-insulating sole complex. The outsole is not only anti-slip – it is also resistant to oil, petrol and contact heat. Individual orthopaedic insoles in accordance with DGUV 112–191 can also be provided.
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To ensure perfect fit, the lasts used for COMBAT BOOT MK2 GTX Ws have been specially designed with the anatomy of women’s feet in mind. The last plays a key role in the ultimate fit of a boot. Women’s feet have less volume than men’s feet. As a result, the instep height and the ball area of these lasts have been altered.
Classic but lightweight mission boot specially for women: The COMBAT BOOT MK2 GTX Ws with its comfortable dual-density PU midsole and arch support offers a great deal of comfort during long deployments and long marches. Its certified ankle protection system with PORON® technology makes the boot the perfect piece of equipment for soldiers and private military contractors. The mission boot is suitable for moderate, wet and cold climate zones and is designed to ensure stability and durability. The construction with few seams and the water-repellent, tear-resistant smooth leather with LOWA® RAYFLECT to reflect sunlight round off the package. The COMBAT BOOT MK2 GTX Ws is certified as occupational footwear in accordance with EN ISO 20347:2012. It is anti-static and has a cold and heat-insulating sole complex. The outsole is not only anti-slip – it is also resistant to oil, petrol and contact heat. Individual orthopaedic insoles in accordance with DGUV 112–191 can also be provided.
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More …Thanks to the two-zone lacing system used in the COMBAT BOOT MK2 GTX Ws, the forefoot and upper have their own separately adjustable lacing zones. As a result, the shoe can be individually adapted to the anatomy of the foot and laced in different ways for ascents and descents.
Classic but lightweight mission boot specially for women: The COMBAT BOOT MK2 GTX Ws with its comfortable dual-density PU midsole and arch support offers a great deal of comfort during long deployments and long marches. Its certified ankle protection system with PORON® technology makes the boot the perfect piece of equipment for soldiers and private military contractors. The mission boot is suitable for moderate, wet and cold climate zones and is designed to ensure stability and durability. The construction with few seams and the water-repellent, tear-resistant smooth leather with LOWA® RAYFLECT to reflect sunlight round off the package. The COMBAT BOOT MK2 GTX Ws is certified as occupational footwear in accordance with EN ISO 20347:2012. It is anti-static and has a cold and heat-insulating sole complex. The outsole is not only anti-slip – it is also resistant to oil, petrol and contact heat. Individual orthopaedic insoles in accordance with DGUV 112–191 can also be provided.
Classic but lightweight mission boot specially for women: The COMBAT BOOT MK2 GTX Ws with its comfortable dual-density PU midsole and arch support offers a great deal of comfort during long deployments and long marches. Its certified ankle protection system with PORON® technology makes the boot the perfect piece of equipment for soldiers and private military contractors. The mission boot is suitable for moderate, wet and cold climate zones and is designed to ensure stability and durability. The construction with few seams and the water-repellent, tear-resistant smooth leather with LOWA® RAYFLECT to reflect sunlight round off the package. The COMBAT BOOT MK2 GTX Ws is certified as occupational footwear in accordance with EN ISO 20347:2012. It is anti-static and has a cold and heat-insulating sole complex. The outsole is not only anti-slip – it is also resistant to oil, petrol and contact heat. Individual orthopaedic insoles in accordance with DGUV 112–191 can also be provided.
Stitches and material overlaps are eliminated in the COMBAT BOOT MK2 GTX Ws thanks to the use of large pieces in forming the upper. This reduces the possibility of pressure points, a feature that enhances comfort.
Classic but lightweight mission boot specially for women: The COMBAT BOOT MK2 GTX Ws with its comfortable dual-density PU midsole and arch support offers a great deal of comfort during long deployments and long marches. Its certified ankle protection system with PORON® technology makes the boot the perfect piece of equipment for soldiers and private military contractors. The mission boot is suitable for moderate, wet and cold climate zones and is designed to ensure stability and durability. The construction with few seams and the water-repellent, tear-resistant smooth leather with LOWA® RAYFLECT to reflect sunlight round off the package. The COMBAT BOOT MK2 GTX Ws is certified as occupational footwear in accordance with EN ISO 20347:2012. It is anti-static and has a cold and heat-insulating sole complex. The outsole is not only anti-slip – it is also resistant to oil, petrol and contact heat. Individual orthopaedic insoles in accordance with DGUV 112–191 can also be provided.
The COMBAT BOOT MK2 GTX Ws is equipped with lacing hooks with a closed design. They guide the laces very securely and keep them from getting caught upon contact with objects.
Classic but lightweight mission boot specially for women: The COMBAT BOOT MK2 GTX Ws with its comfortable dual-density PU midsole and arch support offers a great deal of comfort during long deployments and long marches. Its certified ankle protection system with PORON® technology makes the boot the perfect piece of equipment for soldiers and private military contractors. The mission boot is suitable for moderate, wet and cold climate zones and is designed to ensure stability and durability. The construction with few seams and the water-repellent, tear-resistant smooth leather with LOWA® RAYFLECT to reflect sunlight round off the package. The COMBAT BOOT MK2 GTX Ws is certified as occupational footwear in accordance with EN ISO 20347:2012. It is anti-static and has a cold and heat-insulating sole complex. The outsole is not only anti-slip – it is also resistant to oil, petrol and contact heat. Individual orthopaedic insoles in accordance with DGUV 112–191 can also be provided.
COMBAT BOOT MK2 GTX Ws
220871 C30 0999
The sole meets the highest anti-slip standards. Slip protection depends primarily on the design and rubber compound of the outsole. The shoe provides optimal slip protection on slick, wet and oily surfaces, as well as good grip on terrain.
Proven Vibram rubber sole from a high-quality provider from Italy.
Polyurethane (PU) is a soft plastic that has very good cushioning properties and is usually used in the midsole as a result. Through the use of PU, the soles become lightweight and functionally flexible.
Polyurethane (PU) is a soft plastic that has very good cushioning properties and is usually used in the midsole as a result. Through the use of PU, the soles become lightweight and functionally flexible.
Polyamides are plastics that are synthesised and can be used to produce man-made fibres as a result. In addition to their toughness, polyamides are known for their form stability, tear and abrasion resistance and waterproof qualities. Polyamides are also elastic, very stretchy and high gloss.
Full-grain leather offers the very best quality that leather has to offer. It consists of various types of leather whose grain side is processed on the outside, regardless of the strength of the natural grain of the animal. The qualities of the leather can be smooth, structured, grained, embossed or shrunk. Full-grain leather has open pores and may be used for many years if it is properly cared for.
Shoes equipped with a GORE-TEX performance comfort footwear membrane are permanently waterproof and are perfect for fluctuating temperatures. More …
Lasts specially adapted to the anatomy of women’s feet. More …
The shoe is equipped with lacing hooks with a closed design. The laces are guided securely and cannot slip out of their hooks. Closed lace hooks minimise the risk of the shoe getting caught on objects. More …
The upper leather of the shoe is equipped with sunlight-reflecting pigments. Due to the reflection, the leather and thus the inside of the shoe heats up less and slower, especially in black shoes. This feature makes it easier to work outside, especially in summer. More …
The shoe is equipped with an exchangeable footbed for optimal individual adjustment and, in combination with the orthopaedic insoles ErgoPad® work:x and ErgoPad® work:h+ from BAUERFEIND®, is certified and approved for use as occupational footwear in accordance with DIN EN ISO 20347:2012. More …
Avoidance of unnecessary stitches to reduce pressure points. More …
The forefoot and upper area can be laced in varying degrees of tightness. More …
The shoe model is equipped with high-performance protection of the ankle area against injuries caused by external impact and is certified (additional requirement AN). The protection of the inner and outer ankles is ensured by a PORON® padding in the affected area. This material is characterised by a particularly high shock absorption. Ankle protection is particularly important in the military sector and for work in rough terrain. More …
Upper height measurement according to DIN EN ISO 20347:2012: 185 mm
Upper height outside: 0 mm
Upper height inside: 0 mm
1510 g/Pair (UK 5)
Please note that if it is intended to use the purchased products as personal protective equipment in accordance with Art. 3 No. 1 of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 (PPE Regulation), the user is responsible for checking the products for the presence of a corresponding certification (see technical data of the product). If the product lacks a certification required for use as personal protective equipment as defined by the PPE Regulation, the product may not be used as personal protective equipment or only for non-professional purposes.