I'm confused about boots

[evines]

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What is acceptable for OBC and then for USUHS at our casual BDU days?

Does the entire upper have to be leather? Or can it be made of part leather, part cordura (sp)? Is a jungle boot acceptable? What type of boot won't destroy my feet for weeks, but will still be allowed at OBC and USUHS?

Also, does anybody have any tips about how to keep from killing my feet at OBC if I have to wear crappy boots? I was thinking about duct tape.


For example, is this ok?

http://www.armynavyshop.com/Merchan...rmy-navy-shop&screen=PROD&product_code=rc5050

 

[flighterdoc]

What is acceptable for OBC and then for USUHS at our casual BDU days?

Does the entire upper have to be leather? Or can it be made of part leather, part cordura (sp)? Is a jungle boot acceptable? What type of boot won't destroy my feet for weeks, but will still be allowed at OBC and USUHS?

Also, does anybody ahve any tips about how to keep from killing my feet at OBC if I have to wear crappy boots? I was thinking about duct tape.

I think it depends on which branch you are. Each branch has different rules about non-standard boots. Generally there are some options available, including "jungle" boots - those with cloth tops.

However, DONT EVER buy bad boots. You can't live with them, it's not worth it.

Figure out when your feet are the largest in the day (morning/evening), buy the boots then. Wear actual boot socks (not gym socks). Get the boots that fit - if you don't know how to fit a boot (they will be a size or two larger than your normal shoe size) then go to a camping website (www.rei.com is one) and learn about fitting hiking boots, and apply the same lessons to combats.

Once you buy the boots (especially if buying them from clothing sales) wear them around the house (on carpet) for several hours, and make sure they fit, no hot spots, etc. If they don't fit right out of the box, they'll never fit right, and there are no drugs that can fix the misery of hurting feet. Once you're comfortable with the boots, wear them to loosen them up ("break them in") and then shine them up.

 

[evines]

Thanks. I added a link to a pair something like I am thinking about getting. Do you or anyone else know if Army will allow a pair like this?

 

[evines]

What about these? I can't see how these would be out of uniform unless they don't like ripple sole.

http://www.altama.com/images/items/7877.html

 

[flighterdoc]

What about these? I can't see how these would be out of uniform unless they don't like ripple sole.

http://www.altama.com/images/items/7877.html

I think I've seen those for sale in clothing sales stores on base.

BTW the ripple soles would be great for day to day wear, but wouldn't last long in the field.

 

[kedhegard]

The ripply sole are fine. You are a medical student, not a gun bunny. Your five days in the field will not mess up your boots. If you can find a pair of ripple soles that come pre-shined, buy them immediately and thank yourself later. I know a guy who is at usuhs right now wearing exactly that.

 

[J-Rad]

I really like the Corcoran "Marauder".
http://www.newenglandshoe.com/Corcoran_military.asp at the bottom of page has a picture (don't buy there, they run about a hundred bucks at AAFES clothing sales).
They are very comfortable, shine up well, and seem to be pretty durable. And I think they fit Army regs.

 

[denali]

I really like the Corcoran "Marauder".
http://www.newenglandshoe.com/Corcoran_military.asp at the bottom of page has a picture (don't buy there, they run about a hundred bucks at AAFES clothing sales).
They are very comfortable, shine up well, and seem to be pretty durable. And I think they fit Army regs.

The Corcoran "Marauder" boot is not an authorized boot IAW AR 670-1.

 

[G0S2]

They are changing the BDU and the boots.


http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/06/14/army.new.uniform.ap/index.html