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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Hiking boots are better quality than combat boots. That’s why so many of us have foot problems when we’re out.
The military does the cheapest options for us, and after I got out and became a hiker, I saw that hiking boots are better quality.
Plus I’ve rolled my ankle several times in combat boots, but never in hiking boots.
Prior Marine Corps infantry for all those wondering
I haven’t seen it listed here yet, but mud and clay.
I went to a military simulation wargame pre covid and there was trenches dug, some of which retained water and became wet clay.
You will need every inch of those absurdly long laces to keep boots on your feet in such situations.
Don’t forget durability. I still have my Bellevilles from 2004. I don’t wear them every day anymore, but they are still black, still in good shape, still have soles and still work great for everything but snow.
They are the best footwear I’ve ever owned..
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