<p>We are having the worst time finding these shoes. Three bases and a dozen phone calls. No one seems to know anything about the all leather version.<br>
Anyone know more about brand and product number than is already posted in this forum? Must they be the exact key item number in the boot letter or will any military men's all leather oxford shoe do? We found Corframs low shine that say they are all leather.</p>
<p>If you call one of the people listed on the boot letter, they will send you exactly what u need. However it takes like 2-3 weeks for them to arrive (at least it did for me), so you should hurry up and get on the phone.</p>
<p>Thanks. Except I have been calling and emailing daily, several times a day, no answer and no voice mail.</p>
<p>If you can't get the correct ones, instructions are to report in a plain toe black leather shoe, and the correct ones will be issued. The downside to that is that the candidate will not have had time to break them in. I am surprised that you have not been able to get hold of any of the 3 contacts listed on the boot letter. We had plenty of problems, but that was not one of them. You can call the AAFES catalogue directly (1800 number), but they will require you to fax a copy of the acceptance letter and boot letter before they will process the order.</p>
<p>I know! All three phone numbers just ring and ring and I have not received a response to my emails, one was even returned. It is the break-in period that we are worried about, I know he can report in his own shoes and get fitted there. I did call the catalog, but based on the boots and what he has tried on at the base stores, we could only narrow the size down to a three size range, which makes the three week window is tight and the process expensive.
We are going to try to go to a ranger supply store nearby and see what they have. So the question remains, is the M206H the only approved low quarters.</p>
<p>Yes, I believe those are the only approved lowquarters. I would go ahead and order what you need now if you can swing it. We sent back two pairs too (ordered individually) before we found a pair that worked, so I can identify with your pain, but it avoids a few blisters down the line (from all accounts the low quarters eat your feet) it may be worth it. In our experience the low quarters were delivered faster than the boots - roughly 2 weeks ordering directly from the catalogue.</p>
<p>My son and I ran into the same situation with difficulty getting through; we had to re-order a different size boot. I did receive email response from SSgt McCoy (<a href="mailto:MccoyLa@aafes.com">MccoyLa@aafes.com</a>). I don't have the boot letter with me, but I eventually reached GW somebody by phone to actually place the order. Hope this helps!</p>
<p>gcsmith,</p>
<p>Welcome to cc! And congratulations to your son! Please stick around. You'll meet lots of parents from the class of 2010 and we look forward to hearing how your son is doing. Right now the boots are so important, but there will be many more questions and issues over the next year.</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>The Welcoming Committee :)</p>
<p>From experience, the low quarters didn't eat my feet at all, although I got some small blisters from my boots. If you don't have the shoes by the time you get to R-Day, pack a few sheets of moleskin and grin and bear it. If you do get blisters, the medics are very good at taping people up and keeping them healthy.</p>
<p>I stand corrected - glad to hear some positive feedback on the lowquarters. I guess only those that have problems post, and it gives the impression that they are really hard on the cadet's feet.</p>
<p>Thank you bzzzt. That makes me feel better. I had visions of him hobbling along at the end of the line because I was the only Mom that didn't find the right shoes!</p>
<p>Although everyone agonises over the boot/shoe issue, most will tell you that once the candidates have reported on R day it becomes a non issue. </p>
<p>"because I was the only Mom that didn't find the right shoes!"
Let the candidate own the process, then you are not to blame ;)</p>
<p>Ann,
That was kind-of condescending. Do you think I am running around the state trying on shoes and choosing boots myself? My son owns this entire process, and has since he began the journey 4 years ago. He has managed himself and his responsibilities admirably.
As a good parent it is my job to facilitate the process and ease the transition.
I would hope the same is true of you. Isnt that why you are on this forum?</p>
<p>Apologies if you found it condescending - not meant that way - hence the wink at the end.</p>