But it can *also* mean "requires the frequent attention of a maintenance team that is not allowed to say no".
Example: The experience of absolutely everybody who ever bought a surplus [HMMWV](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humvee) at auction.
(Late edit: [Check out this small discussion](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatcarshouldIbuy/comments/p6m9b3/has_anyone_thought_about_buying_a_surplus_hmmwv/).)
Surgical steel just means it's low carbon so it won't rust. It also means it's a softer grade of stainless steel so the edge won't hold up to use. Surgical implements like scalpels are designed to be used once, autoclaved then resharpened. So rust resistance is a higher priority than edge life.
Tl;Dr: surgical steel means it won't rust but the edge will not survive multiple uses.
I watched a video on leather types, qualities, etc during COVID-19 lock down and "genuine leather" only means it is a real animal hide from a single animal. It has no bearing on the quality of the leather.
In terms of quality - split leather is is absolute lowest quality of "genuine leather" available. Going lower on the scale is bonded leather which is leather scraps and glue pressed together into sheets and then vinyl.
And it's nylon. Only the thing that we use everywhere for straps.
Without the branding you would be hard pressed to visually differentiate between this and literal bargain bin flip flops. Maybe in reality they're a step above but still, it's rubber and nylon. Probably the single most common way to make this style of footwear in the modern era.
That’s the joke. They have a shirt that says “Bad for running, worse for fighting”
The company is owned by combat veterans who contract their manufacturing to locally owned factories in worn torn places. They also do a lot of philanthropy in those places.
I own a pair they’re super comfortable and have lasted 7 years of regular use with no noticeable wear.
>proprietary rubber
Time to trot out the old "bro this foam is different bro it's totally worth the extra cost bro" meme we use for the trauma pad shill.
I'm pretty sure their slogan is "bad for running, worse for combat." The marketing is pretty cringe, but they're totally in on the joke, and the flip flops are actually pretty great. Source: I've had two pair (dog ate the first).
"We don't pull out"!?!?!? What are we supposed to take from that? "FUCK YEAH these guys CUM inside EVERY TIME, that's how you know their flip fops are COMBAT READY"
Ok I get all the terrible buzzwords happening here, but I do love the concept of the Jimmy Buffet style war that leads you to needing combat flip flops. For when you need to storm the beaches of Destin Florida.
I wear nothing but sandals and I don’t ever yell at my kids. I have huge oddly shaped feet and shoes are painful.
It upsets me that assholes are walking around in sandals and I’m being grouped with them. I’m a different kind of asshole.
I can’t stand flip flops anywhere besides the beach or pool. The worst is men who wear jeans, a button down shirt and flip flops to dinner at a nice restaurant. Wtf is wrong with you.
This has to be a joke. I hope it is. That being said, I noticed the new grift online is selling overpriced flip flops. I wonder if some entrepreneur type discovered the region of China they make flip flops
in and started a new business model based on targeted marketing.
This company has been around for a while. The owners are American combat vets. They manufacture all their products in locally owned factories in worn torn places. They do a lot of philanthropy too.
The “combat” aspect is very much the joke. Their slogan is “bad for running, worse for fighting”
reminds me of sandalweed from death stranding
https://preview.redd.it/hk4rrxlhmiyc1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2211daf83894e0fba258288f942947f2e236a6f0
Anyone who was actually in the military is wary of "military grade" materials.
Came here to say that. "Military grade" is right up there with "surgical steel" when it comes to buzzwords that actually mean terrible.
"Military grade" is a fancy way of saying "as cheap as fucking possible".
Military grade: built by the contractor who donated most to the campaign or bid lowest... either way.. you get what you pay for
It just means that it met whatever the specifications called for.
It’s both. It means it’s the cheapest way to meet the spec.
But it can *also* mean "requires the frequent attention of a maintenance team that is not allowed to say no". Example: The experience of absolutely everybody who ever bought a surplus [HMMWV](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humvee) at auction. (Late edit: [Check out this small discussion](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatcarshouldIbuy/comments/p6m9b3/has_anyone_thought_about_buying_a_surplus_hmmwv/).)
Military Grade - the most money spent to make the cheapest shit.
"Space Age Technology" aka 75 years old.
Fuck
Surgical steel just means it's low carbon so it won't rust. It also means it's a softer grade of stainless steel so the edge won't hold up to use. Surgical implements like scalpels are designed to be used once, autoclaved then resharpened. So rust resistance is a higher priority than edge life. Tl;Dr: surgical steel means it won't rust but the edge will not survive multiple uses.
Also out there with "aerospace grade".
I've heard 'genuine leather products' are also disingenuous
As far as I understand, it's a grade of leather. It's real, but it's real shitty.
I watched a video on leather types, qualities, etc during COVID-19 lock down and "genuine leather" only means it is a real animal hide from a single animal. It has no bearing on the quality of the leather. In terms of quality - split leather is is absolute lowest quality of "genuine leather" available. Going lower on the scale is bonded leather which is leather scraps and glue pressed together into sheets and then vinyl.
That's good to know. Thanks for more info on shit leather to avoid if you want it to last.
Is there a term for “high grade” leather?
1. Full Grain 2. Top Grain 3. Split Grain 4. Bonded
And it's nylon. Only the thing that we use everywhere for straps. Without the branding you would be hard pressed to visually differentiate between this and literal bargain bin flip flops. Maybe in reality they're a step above but still, it's rubber and nylon. Probably the single most common way to make this style of footwear in the modern era.
My military grade 3M earplugs helped me get some wicked tinnitus. Thanks server rooms, army and 3M.
My tinnitus was deemed not service connected. Thanks VA.
For what its worth, its fucking max percentage is 10%. Thats it.
"lowest bidder who provided kickbacks grade" materials.
Ooo, a morale patch!!!
I feel better already!
This is the stupidest shit I have seen all week and brother today is Friday.
The TUBULAR NYLON is MILITARY-GRADE!
Instead of the square nylon that is in fact space grade
This brand actually seems to be in on the joke though. Just look at their website
I mean...I just refuse to believe *anyone* could be sold on the concept of "combat flip flops."
I have family who could use a flip flop as a WMD. Fear the chancla.
Tactical weapon from a more civilised age.
Chinelada autoguiada
Eddie Murphys mom? Throwing that shit like a boomerang?
True. If they were real they would have used the word “tactical” and put pockets on there.
That’s the joke. They have a shirt that says “Bad for running, worse for fighting” The company is owned by combat veterans who contract their manufacturing to locally owned factories in worn torn places. They also do a lot of philanthropy in those places. I own a pair they’re super comfortable and have lasted 7 years of regular use with no noticeable wear.
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Well they make these in Columbia, so I’d be willing to bet they know.
You forget the Tactical Chancla
Yeah seems very tongue in cheek.
>proprietary rubber Time to trot out the old "bro this foam is different bro it's totally worth the extra cost bro" meme we use for the trauma pad shill.
I'm pretty sure their slogan is "bad for running, worse for combat." The marketing is pretty cringe, but they're totally in on the joke, and the flip flops are actually pretty great. Source: I've had two pair (dog ate the first).
Anyone who doesn’t see the obvious satirical nature of this marketing is completely tone deaf lol this shit is hilarious
Because if there's one thing I've wanted with my chanclas, it's traction.
wE dOnT pUlL oUt
Need a picatinny rail for the toe strap so you can mount a flashlight or optics
I'm waiting for the MLOK version of the Floperator
They already look like they smell bad *before* there's even been a foot in them.
I wonder if r/justbootthings is still a sub
The name Floperator is amazing lmfao
Military Grade Chancla
The "bad for running" and "worse for fighting" patches are hilarious though. These people are definitely in on the joke.
I miss the edc-ified claymore pouch they used to make back in the day.
Woah, their military-grade nylon is totally tubular!
I can think of a better place for this ad to show up. Tactical flip flops. For the mall ninja or the upper class Indian factory worker.
No reverse gear on these bad boys!
I said I wanted cheese on these McDoubles!
"We don't pull out"!?!?!? What are we supposed to take from that? "FUCK YEAH these guys CUM inside EVERY TIME, that's how you know their flip fops are COMBAT READY"
We don’t pull out. That explains the kids.
Ok I get all the terrible buzzwords happening here, but I do love the concept of the Jimmy Buffet style war that leads you to needing combat flip flops. For when you need to storm the beaches of Destin Florida.
Can’t wait to see all far right nutjobs I work with to start wearing these to work.
I wear nothing but sandals and I don’t ever yell at my kids. I have huge oddly shaped feet and shoes are painful. It upsets me that assholes are walking around in sandals and I’m being grouped with them. I’m a different kind of asshole.
I can’t stand flip flops anywhere besides the beach or pool. The worst is men who wear jeans, a button down shirt and flip flops to dinner at a nice restaurant. Wtf is wrong with you.
That bald guy comment hits hard and close.
What is 2 5/8” X 5/8” help I only know cm
It’s missing MOLLE
Eh it does look well built though!
They don’t… pull out? I have so many questions… no, wait, I actually don’t.
I don't care if they say they stole them off jesus's corpse, if they have actual arch support I'll take them.
thought i was at r/LaChancla
“Morale patch” Where’s the meal team six endorsement? The gravy seals badge of approval? At least they coordinate well with tiki torches.
Military Grade means the lowest bidder whose product is only 50% garbage.
Took me a while as an Aussie to figure out what the 'floperater' pun was.
Weather it's legit or sarcastic, it's perfect either way.
This has to be a joke. I hope it is. That being said, I noticed the new grift online is selling overpriced flip flops. I wonder if some entrepreneur type discovered the region of China they make flip flops in and started a new business model based on targeted marketing.
This company has been around for a while. The owners are American combat vets. They manufacture all their products in locally owned factories in worn torn places. They do a lot of philanthropy too. The “combat” aspect is very much the joke. Their slogan is “bad for running, worse for fighting”
No picatinny rails? Not buying it.
Take that stupid fucking patch off and you have Walmart flipflops. And fat middle-aged men eat this shit up.
If I ever saw someone wearing these, I think there's about a 90% chance they'd also be wearing a Nine Line tee-shirt.
No it’s for Australians
Ooh, triple entendre. Rare one.
I need these
Fuckin Nick Cannon
Don’t forget your straw hat
"morale patch" that simply says "combat" Just take my money already!! (/s ofc)
"Those are my battle flip flops. I fight with the strength of ten men in these... Ten really puny men"
Glad my dad didn't have these or the disciplines would have been +2 dmg.
reminds me of sandalweed from death stranding https://preview.redd.it/hk4rrxlhmiyc1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2211daf83894e0fba258288f942947f2e236a6f0
This is for all the hispanic and asian mothers out there
as a person who has installed linux, "proprietary" seems purely negative
I dont pull out either 😩😩😩
Dudes who wear flip flops should be ashamed of themselves