I am reading a lot about the RU logistical nightmare during the current war in UA. With all those additional hundreds of thousands of troops being mobilized, it seems they cant even afford to properly equip the ones already on the warfare. I have even seen soldiers that are wearing sneakers instead of combat boots.
My question is, why does it matter? Especially in a warmer months. Why cannot all soldiers just wear the “trail running” shoes or basic “hiking shoes”. How can it be that worse then proper military boots? Cannot it be even better, since it is usually lighter and more comfortable?
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Traditionally they are usually made of tougher materials and construction than sneakers or casual hiking shoes you might buy at the mall. Thick rigid soles. Very high ankles. Plenty of leather-like materials. They can take a beating over the course of months of consistent use in harsh environments and lots of walking, and they protect the feet very well from most general hazards. I never felt like I needed to worry about my feet (other than blisters perhaps) with my combat boots on.
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