Dark brown flight boots? When did that happen?

[IKE]

Just get the Red Wings.

I've been wearing these for a few years now, and no one says anything unless my flight suit ride up enough to show the top (where it's black)

SuperSole® 2.0 | RedWing

8 inch safety toe boot with heavy-duty steel toe protection is built to get you through long hours in demanding environments with comfortable soles. Shop Now At Red Wing Shoes.

www.redwingshoes.com

 

[mad dog]

Just get the Red Wings.

I got the Red Wings…boots and gloves!

 

[FLGUY]

Unfortunately no one in the squadron wears em, and not trying to be the JO to buy them and get chewed out

If anybody chews you out for wearing red wings, their opinion isn’t one you should concern yourself with.

 

[MIDNJAC]

Has anyone tried the Belleville 339 ST? Any big changes from the standard boots they issue during API?

If you are talking about the new Belleville's in the supply chain, they have a different toe design (the laces don't go as far forward), and I've been told there is more support in the aft spine. Supposedly lighter too. I haven't gotten them yet. I personally like the look of the legacy version, but most people wear redwings if it isn't AMI anyway.....

 

[Waveoff]

That's the standard (disallowed) model. I tried those and 2408 and preferred the latter. YMMV

Just got a pair of the 2233. Already noticeable difference from the Hellvilles. The tongue initially put a lot of pressure on my inner ankle bones but after wearing them for a week and folding it over in the middle, they have started to settle in.

 

[Brett327]

FWIW, a couple years ago CNAF actual was spotted flying in his Red Wings on an official SM post, so by inference, the prohibition against them is null and void. If I were a squadron CO going through AMI, I'd pull that picture out during the AMI in brief.

 

[Waveoff]

Semi related, what are the go to replacements for the brown leather shoes for khakis? I've heard of people wearing Allen Edmonds Leeds and Florsheims.

 

[Mos]

FWIW, a couple years ago CNAF actual was spotted flying in his Red Wings on an official SM post, so by inference, the prohibition against them is null and void. If I were a squadron CO going through AMI, I'd pull that picture out during the AMI in brief.

I've never heard of AMI looking at flyers' boots. Then again, I've rarely been around the hangar during AMI.

 

[Brett327]

I've never heard of AMI looking at flyers' boots. Then again, I've rarely been around the hangar during AMI.

I have personal experience of exactly that. Some of the AMMTs have a big hard on for Red Wings.

 

[cfam]

Semi related, what are the go to replacements for the brown leather shoes for khakis? I've heard of people wearing Allen Edmonds Leeds and Florsheims.

I have the Allen Edmonds Road Warriors (not sure if they make them anymore), and highly recommend them. Outwardly similar to Bates and the Leeds but with soles that are way more comfortable than the Bates.

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

I have personal experience of exactly that. Some of the AMMTs have a big hard on for Red Wings.

I like Red Wings but the toe box is too small.

 

[IKE]

FWIW, a couple years ago CNAF actual was spotted flying in his Red Wings on an official SM post, so by inference, the prohibition against them is null and void. If I were a squadron CO going through AMI, I'd pull that picture out during the AMI in brief.

Point of order: CNAF doesn't control airworthiness. Now if NAVAIR actual is caught in Red Wings -- game on.

 

[IKE]

I like Red Wings but the toe box is too small.

I feel the same about Bellevilles. I wear my RWs without the insole...so much room for activities.

 

[SteveHolt!!!]

Some of the AMMTs have a big hard on for Red Wings sticking it to aviators whenever possible.

Fixed it for you.

 

[Gatordev]

Semi related, what are the go to replacements for the brown leather shoes for khakis? I've heard of people wearing Allen Edmonds Leeds and Florsheims.

https://www.airwarriors.com/community/threads/new-brown-shoes.44143/

I'm not sure if that also has Pags' posts, but he had some input in a thread, as well.