Posted on Feb 8, 2014
Should boots like Nike and Rocky C4T be authorized?
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I have been looking at the regulations for boots and I have noticed that some the boots do not quite match with the info. My question is based on the regulation; should Nike and rocky C4T trainers should not allowed to be worn with the uniform. Do you you agree or disagree?
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Its up to your commander. I have been wearing Nike boots for 3 units now. Once you try them you will never go back to basic issue.
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Actually SFC the 1SG is right the Nike boots are authorized brand, however they must meet the requirements.
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Not anymore. CSA's revisited guidance that just came out puts those on the do-not-wear list.
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Not only are the Nike boots synthetic leather, but they also feature non-rubber soles. There are rubber pads at the heel and ball of the foot, but the arch is composed of EVA Foam. 670-1 requires the sole to be made of rubber. They may be comfortable footwear, but they do not meet the requirements for authorized wear.
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The nike boot is too versatile and lightweight. It prevents injuries and makes serving more comfortable. Of course it must be against regulation. We need heavy crap that weighs us down and makes it near impossible to rush for cover or actually chase down an insurgent. We need to be wearing 80 lbs of bullshit so when they shoot at us they can ditch their gun, flip us off, jump a small fence and run down a narrow alley laughing their asses off at how stupid we are (sarcasm). This call pisses me off. If I were Sergeant major of the army I would be unauthorizing any equipment that slows my army down, causes injuries, or gives an advantage to the enemy.
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