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UK Gear’s training shoes were originally designed in association with the Royal Army Physical Training Corps (RAPTC). These elite fitness professionals were closely involved in the development and tested our products in some of the most inhospitable conditions on Earth. Only when approved by the Military do we consider our products... Built to survive.
PT-03 DESERT - Zipper Quigley
>>11 February 2009I was approached a couple years back by UK Gear to test out their original road shoe and they must have liked how I approached testing their gear, so I was tagged again by them this year when they released their new offerings; the PT-03 Desert shoe and the PT-03 Winter shoe based on the type of training I was doing, I opted to give the desert shoe a spin.
The shoe boasts some great features for people running in hot, arid and off-road conditions. From a gum outer sole to a bruise plate and sand-proof construction, they claim to have thought of everything that would become an issue when running in the desert.
The pair I received came complete with a set of gaiters that have a native attachment to the shoe. The loop/velcro setup for the gaiters was a nice feature and I was quickly impressed with the thought that went into constructing the shoe.
Typically, when i trail run, my socks will come back completely brown from the dust and sand I encounter; as i tested these shoes out, i thought i'd give their 'sandproof' claim a real test and wear only brand new socks with the shoes.
With my first run in the shoes, I had a couple quick observations. First off, the shoes were a little heavier than what I was used to wearing on the trails, but within the first mile, that wasn't even a thought that crossed my mind. Second, if I decided to continue using the gaiters, I would have to switch to a calf-high sock rather than the ankle-high socks I currently own as the drawstring on the gaiters was rubbing my shin raw.
Before long, though, I didn't even notice the shoes.
And for that matter, I didn't notice the trail, either. The tread on the shoes doesn't look near as aggressive as that of my other trail shoes, but I never had an issue with traction; whether on loose footing like sand or gravel nor on rock or sandstone. the gum outsole really gripped well and showed little wear. in addition, I felt very little of the rocks that I would run over. Sure, I felt them, but I didn't "feel" them. The bruiseplate really lived up to it's claim.
Unlike some shoe reviewers, I like to spend at least 100 miles in a shoe before I weigh in on how well the kit performed. After copious moderate distance trail runs and a handful of longer distance routes, i'm happy to say that i'm very pleased with how well the shoe has lived up to it's claims. Not only have my feet fared very well in the comfort arena, but I have had sure footing, decent foot temperatures and best of all, those brand new white socks?.....
.....Still white. sandproof, indeed!
If you're in the market for a shoe that will perform well in hot, arid trail conditions, give the UK Gear PT-03 Desert Running shoes a try and you'll have white socks too.
Source: www.breakingthetape.com
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>>14 July 2011
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>>17 June 2011
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>>15 June 2011
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>>31 May 2011
Gear Junkie - PT-1000 Review
>>26 May 2011
Wanarun.net (France) - PT-1000 Review
>>24 May 2011
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>>10 May 2011
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>>20 April 2011
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>>11 April 2011
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>>09 March 2011
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Healthy For Men - PT-1000 Review
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>>10 February 2011
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>>10 February 2011
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>>07 February 2011
HM Forces - PT-1000 review
>>07 January 2011
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>>20 December 2010
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>>09 December 2010
Body Fit Magazine - PT-1000 review
>>08 December 2010
Ultra FIT Magazine - PT-1000 review
>>03 December 2010
JoggingBuddy - PT-1000 review
>>26 November 2010
Men's Running - PT-1000 review
>>19 November 2010
SGB Outdoor - PT-1000 review
>>18 November 2010
Ransacker - PT-1000 review
>>08 November 2010
Athletics Weekly - PT-1000, Ready to take on the world
>>04 November 2010
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>>03 November 2010
Runner's World - PT-1000 review
>>21 October 2010
Trail Running - PT-1000 review
>>21 October 2010
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>>30 September 2010
PT-03 US Army review by C & W In Business
>>02 September 2010
The Independent - PT-1000 review
>>26 August 2010
Daily Mail - PT-1000 review
>>25 August 2010
PT-1000 review by Footstar
>>24 August 2010
PT-03 DESERT review by Footwear Today
>>05 July 2010
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>>03 June 2010
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>>26 March 2010
GT-02 - Ultra-fit Magazine
>>25 March 2010
PT-03 WINTER review by Footwear Today
>>11 March 2010
PT-03 Winter Cold Environment Running Shoe Review by Across the Divide
>>09 February 2010
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>>20 January 2010
PT-03 DESERT / WINTER - Gadgets Para Correr (Gadgets for Running)
>>18 December 2009
Canadian Wilderness Survival: Winter Running Shoes review
>>11 December 2009
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>>30 November 2009
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>>18 July 2009
PT-03 DESERT - iGizmo Mag : Trainers for terrains
>>09 April 2009
PT-03 - Taking Jelly Babies From Strangers
>>07 April 2009
PT-03 DESERT - Zipper Quigley : Yeah, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
>>05 March 2009
PT-03 DESERT - Zipper Quigley
>>11 February 2009
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>>05 February 2009
GT-02 - Ultra Fit Magazine : Best All Rounders for fitness training
>>01 February 2009
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>>15 January 2009
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>>06 January 2009
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>>15 December 2008
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>>27 November 2008
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>>17 November 2008
PT-03 WINTER - Running 4 Women
>>04 November 2008
PT-03 DESERT - Running 4 Women
>>31 October 2008
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>>23 October 2008
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>>16 October 2008
PT-03 DESERT - Military Morons
>>03 October 2008
PT-03 - Gear Geek's
>>22 September 2008
PT-03 - Run the Planet
>>01 August 2008
GT-02 - Ultra Fit Magazine : High impact exercise shoes
>>31 March 2008
PT-03 - Shadow Enterprises
>>24 September 2007
XC-09 - Runner's World USA
>>23 September 2007
GT-02 - Ultra Fit Magazine : Recommended Cross Trainer
>>07 May 2007
GT-02 - British Army marches on its fitness
>>15 March 2007
PT-03 / GT-02 - Combat and Survival Magazine : New British Army Sports Shoe
>>01 January 2007
PT-03 - Running Network, USA : ...really gets the job done
>>01 December 2006
GT-02 - Men's Fitness Magazine : ABS-POCALYPS NOW
>>01 December 2006
GT-02 - Ultra Fit Magazine : Putting the GT-02 to the test
>>01 November 2006
PT-03 - Athletics Weekly : Function first from UK Gear
>>14 September 2006
PT-03 / XC-09 - Runner Triathlete News
>>07 July 2006
XC-09 - 220 Triathlon Magazine
>>17 May 2006
PT-03 - Runner's World USA
>>17 May 2006
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>>17 May 2006
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>>17 May 2006
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>>17 May 2006
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>>16 May 2006
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>>01 January 2006
PT-03 / XC-09 - German military to train in UK Gear
>>16 August 2005
PT-03 - Running Network USA
>>17 May 2005
PT-03 - Running Times USA
>>17 May 2005
PT-03 - The Runner's World Shoe Buyers Guide Winter 2004
>>01 December 2004
PT-03 - Running Fitness Magazine : Army endorsed shoe ready for action
>>01 December 2004
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>>06 June 2004
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>>17 May 2004