Meet Combat: Trail Low Features, Fit and Style
by Echelonn Kicks
The Combat Trail Low brings a different fastening and heel construction to the EchelonnKicks footwear selection. Its listing combines a BOA-inspired lace system, an open-heel strap, a breathable mesh upper and a chunky EVA midsole. At £69 GBP, it is worth comparing if your next pair needs to offer something different from a conventional lace-up low-top.
The current Combat selection centres on this one model, style 1198, in Navy and Black. A focused range gives us room to look closely at what matters: how the fastening differs, what to check around the heel, how to approach sizing and which alternatives offer genuinely different construction.
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Combat Trail Low: model, features and price
GBP catalogue prices checked on 2 November 2026. Prices and availability can change. These static article prices do not automatically update or convert into other currencies; use the product links to confirm current pricing and selected options.
| Model | GBP price | Listed construction |
|---|---|---|
| Combat Trail Low | £69 | BOA-inspired lace system; open-heel strap; breathable mesh upper; chunky EVA midsole; deep multi-directional lug outsole; Combat badge branding |
A closer look at the Combat Trail Low
Fastening and heel construction: the main distinction
Start with the fastening rather than the trail name. The listing describes a BOA-inspired lace system, which makes this a different proposition from simply choosing another conventional lace-up trainer. That wording is the catalogue's description, not confirmation of a genuine BOA-branded component.
Before ordering, consider how you like to adjust a shoe. Do you regularly loosen the forefoot separately from the top? Do you want to retighten your shoes during the day? Are you comfortable learning a different closure? If those details determine your choice, ask how this particular mechanism tightens and releases rather than assuming it works exactly like another system you have used.
The open-heel strap is the other defining detail. Think about where the rear of a shoe normally contacts your heel and the amount of enclosure you prefer. A strap-based construction deserves its own fit assessment rather than being treated as interchangeable with a full padded heel collar. If you prefer an enclosed low-top, compare the Lippi option below before deciding.
Mesh upper, chunky EVA and deep lugs
The mesh upper and chunky EVA midsole give you two more concrete comparison points. Mesh describes the upper material, while EVA is the foam used in the listed midsole. The midsole sits above the outsole and provides a separate layer from the tread underneath. Compare that layered construction with a thinner minimalist sole if underfoot feel is central to your choice.
The outsole has deep, multi-directional lugs according to the listing. Lugs are raised tread elements; their shape and arrangement are worth comparing with the sole of a trainer you already like. A pronounced tread also contributes to the shoe's visual character, especially alongside the chunky midsole.
Think about the surfaces and activities that actually make up your week. If this is an everyday styling choice, the open heel, upper texture and sole proportions may be your main deciding factors. If you need footwear for a specific technical activity, establish the relevant specification first. This guide compares catalogue details rather than independent wear-test results.
Navy or Black: choose colour after fit
Navy and Black are the two checked colour options. Both have the same £69 catalogue price across the listed sizes. Choose the colour that works with the clothes you repeat most often rather than assigning a different performance role to each colourway.
Compare the colourways and angles
The Black colourway pairs dark overlays with pale mesh panels and contrasting outsole sections. This side view makes the upper panelling and heel-strap arrangement easier to inspect.
The Navy option combines a blue upper with a contrasting taupe heel panel and pale midsole. Compare this side view with Black if the contrast around the rear of the shoe is a deciding factor.
The three-quarter view shows how the Navy upper, fastening and heel details come together across a pair. Use both views to judge the overall shape rather than choosing from a single profile photograph.
Use the product gallery to compare the overall design, then select both colour and size to confirm availability. The practical sequence is simple: establish your fit requirements, shortlist the correct size and decide which colour best suits your wardrobe. You are choosing between options of one model, not separate levels in a technical range.
Combat sizing: what to check before ordering
The current UK-labelled size selector lists 3.5, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6.5, 7, 8, 9, 9.5 and 10.5. There is one specific conversion detail to clarify: the selector includes 4.5, while the size chart labels EU 37 as UK 4. If you are considering that option, contact us to confirm the intended size before ordering rather than guessing between the two labels.
For the rest of your fit decision, consider foot length, forefoot space, instep volume and heel contact separately. A shoe can have enough length but still feel wrong across the top, and choosing a longer size does not necessarily fix that. The strap and fastening make these questions particularly relevant here.
Useful questions for a more confident choice
Which socks will you wear? Do your current shoes usually slip at the heel or press across the instep? Do you prefer a fully enclosed collar? If you use an orthotic or replacement insole, ask about the footbed and internal space; the checked listing does not confirm a removable insole or provide internal dimensions.
The product guide recommends sizing up between sizes. Treat that as general advice rather than a solution to the specific 4.5-versus-4 chart discrepancy. Clarify a conflicting label first, then make the fit decision with the correct information.
Combat versus Lippi, Zeroland and Crosser
Choose alternatives for their actual differences. Our Lippi buying guide is the closest same-price starting point. For a wider shortlist, the Zeroland guide and Crosser guide explain other midsole and upper constructions.
| Model | GBP price | Construction to compare | Why shortlist it? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combat Trail Low | £69 | BOA-inspired fastening, open-heel strap, mesh upper and chunky EVA | You specifically want to explore this fastening and heel format. |
| Lippi Forcegrip Trail Low | £69 | Nubuck-look leather upper, mesh collar and tongue, stacked EVA and reinforced toe cap | You want a same-price comparison with a different upper and collar construction. |
| Zeroland MT2 Trail Sneaker | £59 | Listed zero-drop platform, ZipFoam midsole, reinforced overlays and multi-directional lugs | An explicitly listed zero-drop platform matters to you. |
| Crosser Pace Runner | £52 | Suede and mesh, wide toe box, zero-drop sole and flexible rubber outsole | You want to compare barefoot-inspired construction at a lower checked price. |
Combat and Lippi are the same checked price, so focus on fastening, heel construction and upper material rather than price alone. The MT2 is £10 less and the Crosser Pace Runner £17 less. Those savings do not establish which shoe will fit you better; they show the budget differences between four distinct specifications.
If a thin, flexible lugged outsole is your priority, read the Traceable guide, particularly its Bare Stride section. Use the individual product page to confirm your final specification rather than assuming every model from one brand shares a fit or sole.
Is Combat the right shortlist for you?
Start with Combat if the combination of alternative fastening, open-heel strap, mesh and chunky EVA is what attracted you. If the fastening is incidental and you mainly want a substantial low-top, compare Lippi directly. If zero-drop or a stated wide toe box is essential, begin with models that explicitly list those features.
A focused shortlist should answer a few real questions, not produce a long list of nearly identical purchases. Decide which construction you prefer, resolve the size label if necessary and choose your colour. There is no need to treat the highest-priced or most unusual-looking option as an automatic upgrade.
Combat Trail Low questions
How much does the Combat Trail Low cost?
The checked price is £69 GBP across all 20 listed colour-and-size variants on 2 November 2026. Confirm the current price for your selected options before ordering.
Does it use a genuine BOA system?
The catalogue says BOA-inspired. That does not confirm a BOA-branded mechanism. Ask for the exact component and operating details if that distinction matters to you.
Which colours are listed?
Navy and Black are the checked options, with the same catalogue price. Select colour and size together to check current availability.
What is the UK 4.5 sizing issue?
The selector lists UK 4.5, while the chart labels EU 37 as UK 4. Confirm the intended size with us before selecting that option rather than relying on an assumed conversion.
Is Combat Trail Low zero-drop or waterproof?
The checked listing does not specify a zero-drop measurement or a waterproof rating. Its mesh upper, EVA midsole and lugged outsole do not establish either specification.
Does the name mean it is protective work footwear?
No safety-footwear certification is supplied in the checked listing. Choose footwear for any workplace requirement using the required certification, not the Combat name or tactical styling.
Continue the series or choose Combat
Read Meet Lippi for the same-price comparison, Meet Zeroland for a broader range, Meet Traceable for its six-model guide, or Meet Crosser for model-level barefoot-inspired alternatives.
If Combat matches your requirements, confirm the fastening, size and colour on the product page before ordering.