Video review by Michael "Cookie" Cooke - LEGEAR National Business Development Manager, Australian Army Reservist, and Tactical Equipment Expert
The Salomon FORCES AMPHIB Assault landed in our warehouse just three weeks ago, and it didn't take long for us to get it in front of someone worth listening to. Michael "Cookie" Cooke, our National Business Development Manager and a currently serving member of the Australian Army Reserve, put the shoe through its paces and gave us his honest take on camera. Watch the full review above, or read on for the breakdown.
What Is It?
The AMPHIB Assault is Salomon's purpose-built answer to amphibious tactical operations. Engineered for operators who regularly transition between water and land environments, it's a lightweight tactical shoe that refuses to compromise on performance, regardless of what's underfoot, or underwater.
This isn't a shoe trying to do everything. It does one thing and does it exceptionally well: keep you moving when the terrain gets wet.
Key Features
- Matryx® Upper with Kevlar® Reinforcement: Abrasion-resistant, lightweight, and breathable. Built to take punishment in the field without adding dead weight to your kit.
- Water Contagrip® Outsole: Purpose-built traction for slippery, wet surfaces including rock, ladders, and boat decks. Reliable grip exactly when you need it most.
- Drain Ports + Quick-Dry Mesh: Strategically placed to shed water fast the moment you're back on dry land. No sloshing, no waterlogging, no wasted seconds.
- SensiFit™ Technology: Cradles the foot from midsole to lacing system for a locked-in, precision fit that holds firm through high-intensity movement.
- Quicklace® System: Rapid lace-up with a tuck-away pocket. Adjust on the go and keep moving.
- EnergyCell Midsole: High-performance EVA foam for genuine impact absorption and energy return across extended operations.
- Protective Toecap + Gusseted Tongue: Keeps debris out and offers solid protection where it counts.
- Non-Reflective Materials: Tactical discretion baked in from the ground up.
- Approx. 350g per shoe: Light enough to forget you're wearing them. Capable enough that you won't want to take them off.
Who's It For?
The AMPHIB Assault is built for law enforcement and military operators, tactical professionals, and anyone whose work or training demands movement through wet environments. If your operations involve dive work, shoreline infiltration, or high-intensity field training in unpredictable conditions, this shoe was engineered with you in mind.
Cookie's Verdict
Having Cookie review this one was a no-brainer. As someone who trains and serves in environments that demand this exact kind of versatility, his take carries real weight. Watch the full video above to hear it straight from him, but the short version is this: the AMPHIB Assault earns its place on the shelf.
Lightweight, fast-draining, extra-grippy underfoot, and backed by materials that live up to every claim. This is what purpose-built tactical footwear looks like.
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