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Boots
- Thread starter hobbs77
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usually you get a pair of jungles and i got leather's but others got some other kind. when you are there, you have the option on libo to purchase other kinds of brands that they have at Q-town. for instance, you can purchase a pair of boots for the soul purpose of inspection gear or you can purchase PT boots for humps and the endurance course.
Those look like the standard issue All-leathers. I think they are close to becoming unauthorized due to the new suede boots (and the not quite as new Matterhorns/Bellevilles (sp?)). Those are my favorite boots though. I've had the same pair for 5 years and have had them resoled 3 times. They look great, hold a really nice shine, and fit great once broken in. If anything, you can use them to get your feet used to wearing boots while walking on uneven terrain and PTing. I wouldn't bid more than $25 dollars or so though. Most military surplus stores will carry these (and the jungle boots) for about that price.
if i were you i would go to a boot shop and try some on, because you dont want a boot too small or too big or too wide or too narrow. this will cause you much discomfort at OCS. and trust me, blisters happen even when your boots fit well, you dont want blisters when you boots dont fit well. so make sure they are a decent fit. but those are some good boots on ebay, those are standard leather's that i was issued.
I don't know if you can wear the suede with the flight suit or not. Haven't seen anyone try it and haven't seen an ALMAR, I'm guessing it probably isn't authorized (don't have a good reason for feeling that way though). I haven't heard anything about a digital flight suit either. The "different" boot worn with the flight suit is just a pair of all-leathers (similar anyway) with a flat sole. It's to prevent picking up rocks in the tread and leaving them strewn about on the flight deck (FOD). Pretty comfortable too!
I based the size for my boots on my running shoes(New Balance size 8 2EE). I also ordered a new pair of running shoes because my current pair are worn out. I got them today also, New Balance 715 8D. I tried them on and they seem to be half a size to short. So I am exchanging them for same style 8.5D.
I laced up my boots and walked around for a while and they seem to be to tight width wise. I think I am going to try to find a pair of 8W to give my toes some extra room. The boots that I got are 8NR(narrow regular).
The sizing that is used for combat boots:XN, N, NR, R, RW, W, XW
The sizing that is used for regular shoes: 2A, B, D, 2E, 4E, 6E
Based on my experience so far, I would say that the type of boots a person would select could be about 1/2 a size smaller than there running shoe. It also depends on brand of running shoe because not all brands size their shoes the same. A little wider to accommodate wool socks instead of cotton.
Please don't take this as if the "word of God", but rather something to base your decision on.
Semper Fi, Do or Die, Gung-ho Gung-ho Gung-ho
I laced up my boots and walked around for a while and they seem to be to tight width wise. I think I am going to try to find a pair of 8W to give my toes some extra room. The boots that I got are 8NR(narrow regular).
The sizing that is used for combat boots:XN, N, NR, R, RW, W, XW
The sizing that is used for regular shoes: 2A, B, D, 2E, 4E, 6E
Based on my experience so far, I would say that the type of boots a person would select could be about 1/2 a size smaller than there running shoe. It also depends on brand of running shoe because not all brands size their shoes the same. A little wider to accommodate wool socks instead of cotton.
Please don't take this as if the "word of God", but rather something to base your decision on.
Semper Fi, Do or Die, Gung-ho Gung-ho Gung-ho
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PLC Jrs 1st Inc. Kilo-3
Thanks. I just bought the New Balance 991 for my training. WOW! What a comfortable shoe. I ran 4 miles in them on sat, and I could definetly tell the difference. Semper Fi!
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.
-Col.3:23-
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.
-Col.3:23-
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