REVIEW: Original SWAT Action Fit insole for Altama OTB

The Altama OTB Shoes are designed for maritime operations, which is why they can also be used with fins. We think the shoes are great, but we don't wear fins daily or move through water. The neoprene sole in the shoe is therefore unsuitable, as it can be uncomfortable or slippery when worn with socks. The Original SWAT Action Fit insole provides a solution to this. This insole is also recommended by Altama as a replacement sole. HERE the Altama OTB Maritime Assault Mid in the SPARTANAT Review.

Here are our everyday shoes - Altama OTB Mid in Multicam Black, with matching patch. We got the sole to match and sacrificed our feet for you. The packaging with the product. Order the same size as the shoes. In our case, US size 10, EU 43. Therefore, the insole is the same size. Left and right soles side by side. The sole consists of three layers. High rebound layer for 40% more elasticity, recovery foam that returns to its original shape after 3-5 seconds. Finally, the comfort layer that is supposed to make long walks even more comfortable. The sole from the bottom. The bottom layer has its own stabilization zones at the heel and side areas. Flex grooves adapt perfectly to walking behavior. Comparison - top old sole, bottom new one. Close-up of the heel area. The sole is already more colorful! With the neoprene sole, signs of wear are also visible. Toes area. Signs of wear are also visible here, showing how the foot leaves its mark. Comparison from below. Old at the top and new at the bottom. Now put them in! With the right size, it's easy and quick to insert the insole into the shoe. Where it was deep black before, now there's a flash. The feet are curious how it will feel. So quickly put the second shoe with the new insole.

When you first slip in, you immediately notice how the sock glides over the sole. Since the shoe is padded inside and the sole feels very comfortable right away, the foot is happy. There's not much else to say, except that the sole is really very comfortable. The fit for the shoe is ideal and seems tailor-made. From the heel area to the toe, the sole sits securely.

CONCLUSION: A small upgrade with a big impact! The sole is a dream for everyday wear and significantly upgrades the shoes. We don't want to be without them anymore and probably need to get more, as we naturally have several pairs of shoes. The price with shipping is probably the only downside, but you can save by ordering the sole with the shoes. Both are available at Tactical Protection Gear.

Available HERE for 19.50€ at Tactical Protection Gear.

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