For my unit, and I'm pretty sure every unit, all uniform items are provided. I can only speak for my unit, but I know the boot thing is taken into account, especially for the Navy options, so the new 4/c only wear the NWU/MARPAT for the drill periods, uniform inspection, and the classroom briefs. Otherwise they're in pt gear. My MO roommate said he didn't have a problem with them, and my MSgt said they only need to be "broken in" for people with "***** feet".