Am I the only person that is happy about the new PT uniform?

This is just like the Beret, and everything else that changes... BLUF it does not matter what you you think or want, the Army decided we were going to a new PT uniform, and that is that. Personally I likes the black and grey, but Army colors are Black and Gold.

And... we still have PT belts...

I think more folks are concerned with having to buy a new uniform than whether or not it looks good. For me, black looks "cool"....until you are doiing PT at zero-dark-thirty and people have a hard time seeing you.....

I wish we had this look sooner.

I just dont understand why, if it is so important to be seen (PT Belt), then why do we go with a black uniform???
Seriously, you want us to be seen - go with a bright yellow top.

I hate the fact that I have to come out of pocket for another expensive uniform when there was not much wrong with the current one I have. Lucky me, I'm out before the change over date. I voted that it didn't matter because at this point the new uniform is happening no matter if people like them or not.

It is the uniform, put it on, shut up, it is why you get a clothing allowance

I have heard that they are cheaply made and the winter set is too light weight...but I also heard that there is a more expensive, better version you can buy. Does anyone know if that's true?

So this is where the dead PT belts went. Are they still required on the uniform?

SGT,

I've been wearing the APFU since October and I love it. I bought several sets so I can wear the APFU every day. The fit is better and less constricted, the pants flow better around the ankles and the jacket is light-weight, comfy, and doesn't go "swish-swish" when you walk. I wash my uniforms regularly and they haven't begun to fade at all in the last 3 months.

Someone said that the jacket is supposed to be reflective? Well, I guess I got cheated because my jacket isn't the least bit reflective. Definitely need a PT belt with this one during low visibility.

I like the look of everything but the jacket. I do like that we have options in the material. The Navy has had this option for a few years now and seems to be reasonably popular with many of the Sailors I have met.

My main concern is: how hot is black on black going to be in the summer in certain locations? That's my primary concern. A secondary concern is how will formations and Soldierly appearance look if we find that the t-shirts fade like most black shirts do? Seems like that could drive maintenance costs up a bit.