youdontknowthis Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 Figured I would dig up an old thread rather than start a new one. Does anybody know if Rocky boots (I assume the S2V) is authorized to wear for flight? Is there some kind of documentation stating that you can or is there some type of waiver? Perhaps MAJCOM specific? Anybody have anything stating you can wear them in ACC?
Breckey Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 They are approved for flight. Pretty much all of rescue wears them. The approval for everything not on the official STF letters is MAJCOM level. The STF letters are found on the Air Force Uniform Office's portal page.
hispeed7721 Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 Figured I would dig up an old thread rather than start a new one. Does anybody know if Rocky boots (I assume the S2V) is authorized to wear for flight? Is there some kind of documentation stating that you can or is there some type of waiver? Perhaps MAJCOM specific? Anybody have anything stating you can wear them in ACC? They are not approved unless specifically on a Acceptance of Risk letter signed by your MAJCOM, which has to be resigned and updated every FY. They are approved for flight. Pretty much all of rescue wears them. The approval for everything not on the official STF letters is MAJCOM level. The STF letters are found on the Air Force Uniform Office's portal page. All of Rescue wears them because they've been thrown on the above mentioned AoR letter. They are not blanket approved for flight across the AF, unless something has changed in the past 6-9 months that I missed (totally possible) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
HuggyU2 Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 Any new boots... approved or not... that come recommended? Im looking for the "lightest" I can find. The TR103 is a minimalist boot, but the reviews online are very mixed, and I would expect better before buying it.
Learjetter Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 I wore Nike SFB (sage field boot) for both flying and in garrison for several years. I found them very light.
viper154 Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 My Rocky C4s are very light but also started falling apart after 6 months or so of moderate to heavy use. (rucking/hiking)
spaceman Posted January 7, 2016 Posted January 7, 2016 New Balance OTB is also really light. Similar to the Nike ones but my feet agreed with the NB's better.
Homestar Posted January 7, 2016 Posted January 7, 2016 I just ordered a pair of the Nikes that should be here next week. Tired of the 15 lb ones I was issued. Should have bought lighter boots years ago
StoleIt Posted January 7, 2016 Posted January 7, 2016 I have the Belleville TR393's and I really like them. Got them issued to me also so not paying out of pocket was a plus.
Fuzz Posted January 7, 2016 Posted January 7, 2016 3 hours ago, Homestar said: I just ordered a pair of the Nikes that should be here next week. Tired of the 15 lb ones I was issued. Should have bought lighter boots years ago Just bought a pair of Nikes, so far they are great, still breaking them in since they are cowhide leather instead of sued (due to changes in Army requirements).
Champ Kind Posted January 7, 2016 Posted January 7, 2016 3 hours ago, StoleIt said: I have the Belleville TR393's and I really like them. Got them issued to me also so not paying out of pocket was a plus. Are they "flight approved"?
Learjetter Posted January 7, 2016 Posted January 7, 2016 Are they "flight approved"? Do people really care about boots? 1
hispeed7721 Posted January 7, 2016 Posted January 7, 2016 Rocky's are the most comfortable boots I've ever worn, but the Oakley's are a close second...having them issued makes them even more comfortable.Do people really care about boots? There was a brief time in my last squadron at Hurlburt when a Good Idea Fairy decided that boots should be a mandatory item on checkrides but that only lasted about 48 hours. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Mark1 Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 10 hours ago, hispeed7721 said: Rocky's are the most comfortable boots I've ever worn, but the Oakley's are a close second...having them issued makes them even more comfortable. There was a brief time in my last squadron at Hurlburt when a Good Idea Fairy decided that boots should be a mandatory item on checkrides but that only lasted about 48 hours. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I'll bet you guys were stoked when you regained the ability to wear high heels on check rides in the aircraft. 1
hispeed7721 Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 I'll bet you guys were stoked when you regained the ability to wear high heels on check rides in the aircraft. Yep, it just wasn't the same without my 6" stilettos Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Fuzz Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 Some people need to be high fived in the face with a chair for idiocy like that.
HU&W Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 On 1/7/2016 at 3:05 PM, Learjetter said: Do people really care about boots? Just the people who make them and the policy makers they influence.
Disregard Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 Who has worn the Belleville 693? I've heard that they're lighter than the 690, but that's not that big of an accomplishment...
ThreeHoler Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 The 693s are comfortable...way more comfortable than the 690s. Don't know about the weight difference.
herkbum Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 I wear the 693s. Have had them for 2 yrs or so. They have been a great boot. Comfortable, cool, and much lighter than my issued Bellevilles.
slackline Posted January 10, 2016 Posted January 10, 2016 Nike SFB's are nice. Had them about a year. Won't ever go back to "authorized" boots.
Breckey Posted January 10, 2016 Posted January 10, 2016 Too bad we can't go back to these. Speed lacing and the possibility of cowboy boots on non-flying days would be nice. 4
Learjetter Posted January 10, 2016 Posted January 10, 2016 I wore cowboy boots with my blues and service dress for years. Was nice to wear with flight suit until we changed to suede boots. 1
Who? Posted January 10, 2016 Posted January 10, 2016 I'm still holding on to my two favorite pairs of black boots, just in case we're allowed to wear them again. Every green boot I've tried is an abomination. Maybe I'm just old. 1
Badger_Flyboy Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 On 1/10/2016 at 7:01 PM, slackline said: Nike SFB's are nice. Had them about a year. Won't ever go back to "authorized" boots. Did you have to get the AoR for wearing these? I don't wanna blow another $140 on "flight approved" boots when I already have these.
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