May 11, 201510 yr 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?
May 11, 201510 yr 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.
May 11, 201510 yr 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
January 6, 20169 yr 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.
January 6, 20169 yr I wore Nike SFB (sage field boot) for both flying and in garrison for several years. I found them very light.
January 6, 20169 yr My Rocky C4s are very light but also started falling apart after 6 months or so of moderate to heavy use. (rucking/hiking)
January 7, 20169 yr New Balance OTB is also really light. Similar to the Nike ones but my feet agreed with the NB's better.
January 7, 20169 yr 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
January 7, 20169 yr 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.
January 7, 20169 yr 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).
January 7, 20169 yr 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"?
January 7, 20169 yr 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
January 8, 20169 yr 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.
January 8, 20169 yr 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
January 9, 20169 yr 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.
January 9, 20169 yr 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...
January 9, 20169 yr The 693s are comfortable...way more comfortable than the 690s. Don't know about the weight difference.
January 9, 20169 yr 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.
January 10, 20169 yr Nike SFB's are nice. Had them about a year. Won't ever go back to "authorized" boots.
January 10, 20169 yr Too bad we can't go back to these. Speed lacing and the possibility of cowboy boots on non-flying days would be nice.
January 10, 20169 yr 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.
January 10, 20169 yr 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.
January 14, 20169 yr 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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