Topic: BOOT REGULATIONS: issued vs. non-issued vs. non-standard boots

[PuckChaser]

I don't think Binrat said they were black, just pimped out MkIVs. Can be made out of a brown leather.

[Pickle Rick]

I don't think Binrat said they were black, just pimped out MkIVs. Can be made out of a brown leather.

Ack, I think I got the black colour in my head from reading the Toronto Star article and the photo they used and the below quote from the last page

I've heard from a reliable source that the CAF will be returning to Black Mk 4 leather combat boots except they'll come with vVbram soles and speed laces. And of course will be the only authorized boots to wear   

[BinRat55]

I don't think Binrat said they were black, just pimped out MkIVs. Can be made out of a brown leather.

Or even a nice purple-ish blue for the flyboys! (and girls... flygirls too!)

[Eye In The Sky]

that's not the colour I want...can I order different ones?  Purple-blue won't go with my crew patch or my eyes dammit.

[Jarnhamar]

Random weird question but speaking of non-issued boots does anyone own and find Lowa mountian boots or Lowa desert elites pull their socks down?

I know, first world problems.

[daftandbarmy]

Random weird question but speaking of non-issued boots does anyone own and find Lowa mountian boots or Lowa desert elites pull their socks down?

I know, first world problems.

I've got a pair of Lowa 'Combat' boots. They are awesome.. full stop.

[RocketRichard]

I have the Lowa Uplander. Great for the field and load bearing, in addition RSM and adj friendly.


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[BinRat55]

I have the Lowa Uplander. Great for the field and load bearing, in addition RSM and adj friendly.


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Well, that would depend on the RSM - not all are created equal. Adj has literally nothing to do with boots. Unless you are talking about a Warrant Officer (WO/Adj)...

[RocketRichard]

Well, that would depend on the RSM - not all are created equal. Adj has literally nothing to do with boots. Unless you are talking about a Warrant Officer (WO/Adj)...

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[Eye In The Sky]

Adjts generally have something to do with lots of stuff and act on lots of stuff their commanders deem important.  Boots/dress stuff could be one of those things, after all the Authorizing sig on things like Wing DIs is the Wing Comd officially as an example.   

[Tcm621]

Well, that would depend on the RSM - not all are created equal. Adj has literally nothing to do with boots. Unless you are talking about a Warrant Officer (WO/Adj)...

The Adj often fills a lot of  the RSM role for officers. While most RSMs will dress down jnr officers when required, it isn't technically allowed. So the CO will often charge the Adj to ride herd on on the subalterns. The assumption being anyone over the rank of major wouldn't require any such herding.