Magnum

Magnum is a uniform and tactical footwear brand whose first boot came out in 1982, built because the FBI training centre wanted a light, trainer-like duty boot. It later split from its old parent Hi-Tec Sports into a stand-alone business and grew into ranges for police, fire, ambulance, security and military users, with an advisory panel of service staff testing new designs. The best-known lines are the Stealth Force, Elite Spider X, Panther, Viper Pro and Strike Force boots, many offered with side zips and waterproof linings, alongside work and safety boots. The current range also takes in tactical backpacks, fleeces, base layers and soft-shell jackets. UK tactical and military shops stock Magnum as hard-wearing boots for patrol, field and airsoft use, and the UK store is run by Footsure Western Ltd.

4 shops

• ArmyKit.comManchester, Greater Manchester
• Military 1stManchester, Greater Manchester
• Military KitHyde, Greater Manchester
• TacTreeTelford, Telford and Wrekin