Wellco has 40+ years experience making combat boots, tactical boots, and duty boots and the Spartan is the culmination of all our experience. You can't beat the protection or the comfort. The tactical sticky rubber outsole keeps you safe on any terain and the spike proof midsole is a tribute to our jungle boot heritage. You never know what you will run into so be prepared. The Spartan features an ergonomicly corrcet fit with the best fleshout leather and cordura you can find and it's 670-1 approved.