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Does anyone know which boots we'll be issued on R-Day? I'd assume that it will be one of the 3 authorized pairs, and probably not the Bates M-8s because they're the most expensive. Any info?
It's a generic government issued version. No commercial brand.
You will be wearing whatever boots you purchase beforehand and bring with you. Before y'all do any field training, you will go through boot issue and by the end, every NC will have 2 pairs of boots. If you brought a pair, you will only be issued one other pair. If you brought both, you won't be issued any and will just read knowledge while your classmates pick up their boots.So we won't be wearing the boots we had the option of purchasing beforehand?
Aaaaaaand wrong. The Army issues several brands of boots (Wellco, Bates, Rocky, Bellville) and the brand you receive simply depends on what size they have available in which brand.
A PX employee at West Point told me that we would be issued an inferior boot in comparison to the Bellevilles, so I ended up buying 2 pairs of Bellevilles. I figured it would be a good idea to break 2 pairs of boots in and not have to get accustomed to a brand I haven't worn before during Beast.
I am surprised that Scout has not jumped on this one. Before any equipment is issued, each piece undergoes some form of inspection and trial. Hence the reason why New Cadets were offered 3 selections this year. I would think the ladies at the PX are NOT the ultimate authority or voice of the US Army.
Hence the reason why New Cadets were offered 3 selections this year. I would think the ladies at the PX are NOT the ultimate authority or voice of the US Army.