1 Q. On Boots

Colleges and Universities A-Z Air Force Academy - Colorado Springs
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<p>Ya, your stuck with the issued boots. I actually had the Bates equivalent which are a bit heavier than the issued Bellevilles. I saw in the boot issue that the majority of the boots were bates, so yall are screwed lol. Unless you can get them elsewhere. </p>

<p>I have the Corcoran field boot II's. It's exactly the same as the Mirauder, but its all leather instead of the mesh cloth. I like them much better than my issued boots. Still have to break them in a bit, but they will be more comfortable, and most importantly, lightweight.</p>

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<p>so are you allowed to bring your own boots that you've already broken in or are you stuck with the issued ones? i can't tell. oh and just how much does recognition suck???</p>

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<p>Recognition is not that bad.</p>

<p>Bring your broken-in boots.</p>

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<p>who got boots at orientation? tsgt. bell made it sound like Bates were aboslutely necessary but then they were issuing bellevilles (which i bought) does anyone know if i should exchange em at a local base or if these are fine?</p>

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<p>If they issued 'em thery're fine! Believe me, there is often mininformation about things because things change every year and not everyone knows exactly what's what.</p>

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<p>Bellevilles are fine, and in some people's opinion better (due to weight). I have Bellevilles and they are good.</p>

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<p>Be glad for the bellevilles, they are lighter than the bates. It does make a difference when you are doing flutter kicks a lot!</p>

<p>They are the same "design", but made slightly differently.</p>

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<p>oh ok good to know, thanks for the help</p>

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<p>I am not able to go to orientation so I need to order my boots. I take it from all of the comments that I should ask for bellevilles when I call. Will my size vary much from a typical shoe? Also, I am female, are the sizes in men's?</p>

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<p>I would try to find a base where you can try on boots. I can't even try to guess a boot size from shoe size, they come in narrow, regular, and wide and are typically bigger.</p>

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<p>definetely try them on... my appointee went through about 6 pairs before he found one that fit right</p>

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<p>You're better off waiting till i-day than mail ordering boots IMO. (Not that I'm saying you should do that -- find a local air force base!)</p>

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<p>I am also a female and have already gotten my boots. I wear a size 7.5 in womens and I got a size 5.5 in mens. The boots are only in mens sizes. The dress shoes are the ones that fit weird.</p>

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<p>Thanks for all the input :)
I'll be sure to go to an AF base and try them on first.</p>

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<p>I went to a surplus store that sold the right style (with "minor defects") to size them. Then, I ordered online.</p>