Leave it to Oakley to combine stainless steel and carbon fiber to make a fabric that can withstand a blowtorch. When they say the Elite Assault Boot is flame resistant, they mean it. Check out the intro video on the product page that shows a penny melting on the fabric. The stuff appears totally unimpressed by the heat.
Other features that come with the $500 price tag include a tread pattern specifically designed for stealth, puncture resistant sole. slash resistant upper and some high-grade leather to keep them from looking like a the 22nd century boots they so clearly are.
I'm thinking these may add something to your awesomely expensive Arc'teryx Veilance outfit (which is on sale now.)
