Boots, insoles, etc....

[CrossedRifles]

When I was issued boots in Army reception, I tried to tell the civilian lady worker that they didn't fit right. She wasl like "move on, you're holding up my line."

Thanks.

I know right! They eyef*ck you and proclaim to know every size of your body and hand you the **** like "not my problem", if you have one. I get that they have experience sizing people but damn. Plenty of pink dyed boots from the 12 mile. Getting my first non-USGI boots (Nike SFB) made my old ones feel like a rock.

[crowbar]

We were issued the black "zig-zag" sole leather personnel carriers at Ft. Leonard Wood in 1974. The "boots" absolutely sucked; no comfort, no moisture protection, and were a pita to spit shine.
Bought a pair of Corcorans even though I was a leg Engineer. IIRC, they were $27 at the PX. Twice the cost of issue boots at the clothing sales store, a whole lot more comfortable to march in, and did take a great shine. But they too sucked as field boots.

[jrpowell3]

Used my thorlos and Belleville all day and my feet feel nothing like they use to, no sore heels from standing all day cleaning guns and helping customers. Thanks for the tip on thorlos jrpowell3, I'm gonna order a few more pairs.

No problem, boss. Glad I could help. I've logged many miles loaded and unloaded in various terrains in that combo.