One BA Boot: Nomad’s BA Crossover
Nomad makes boots now, and just like most of the company’s apparel, it’s comfortable and wearable just about anywhere. The BA Crossover and BA Boot (comes in camo) provide ankle coverage and everyday wear, but the Crossover is suitable for work, church or hiking intermediate terrain.
It is not intended to replace hunting boots but works for just about everything else. As Nomad writes, “The BA Crossover will quickly become the multi-tool on your feet for those times when you need weather protection but want to look good while facing the elements.”
The lightweight waterproof suede is a featherweight in the boot category, and the comfort is immediately noticeable. The first day worn, multiple people noticed the Nomad logo and wanted to know more about the new boot line. They fit the bill for a work conference in Augusta, Georgia, and a summer trek to check minnow traps in the hills of Vermont, wicking away moisture from early morning dew and providing protection wading across small streams.
The custom tread pattern on the bottom is intended to provide some grip while minimizing muck that makes hunting boots heavy and unstable. The tread is slick on indoor floors and mud, so there is some give and take.
Commercial grade tabs and stitching make putting on and taking off about as effortless as it gets. They have the feel and design of a hybrid boot/hiking shoe. The neoprene-type sides provide comfort, flexibility and little-to-no rubbing.
Depending on the life of the boot, the $150 MSRP feels like a good deal, particularly from a new product by a name known for making quality outdoor wear. Find out more at https://nomadoutdoor.com/products/the-ba-crossover-mud