Are the Nike SFB GEN 2 LT” authorized for wear?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 22:15:13 -0400

I received a pair of these from a friend that works for corporate Nike. I looked online (various sites) and the description states “Fully DA PAM 670-1 compliant.” Does anyone know if this is indeed a fact?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2018 10:19 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 22:19:21 -0400

Yes. They’re very comfortable and a great all around boot too.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2018 10:25 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 22:25:34 -0400

Garmont NFS, best boot I’ve ever worn.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2018 10:53 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 22:53:35 -0400

I'm pretty sure they are

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2018 10:55 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 22:55:17 -0400

It is called the Gen 2 LT now everyone can walk on 2 LTs.

Response by MSgt George Cater made Mar 13 at 2018 11:21 PM

MSgt George Cater — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 23:21:53 -0400

Why would anyone name a boot after a 2 LT?

Response by Maj John Bell made Mar 14 at 2018 12:03 AM

Maj John Bell — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:03:17 -0400

_Is there still an issue footwear?

_All other things being equal, does this footwear allow you to out perform your subordinates?

_As a leader, how will you know where the edge of the performance envelope is for your subordinates, when your gear gives you an advantage they don't have?

_Is it good leadership to wear better gear than your subordinates can afford?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2018 5:05 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 05:05:22 -0400

I remember similar discussions when Hi-Tech first came out with the Black "Jungle Boot". After it was determined that they were in fact legal, the Cmdr of Ft. Ord banned them on his Post.

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Mar 14 at 2018 6:14 AM

CW5 Jack Cardwell — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 06:14:12 -0400

First thing you should do is read AT 670-1.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2018 9:54 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:54:06 -0400

Yes, they are authorized, though it is recommended that you use them solely (no pun intended) for Garrison use, and not any strenuous field work.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2018 12:49 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 12:49:58 -0400

These boots are 100% authorized for wear and also 100% super ugly. You do you man!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2018 1:32 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:32:29 -0400

Only your CSM knows for sure.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2018 6:30 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 18:30:54 -0400

These are indeed compliant with the regulations. I’ve seen people in other units wear them

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2018 7:02 AM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 07:02:39 -0400

The best way to find out if they are allowed or not is by using your open door policy of your chain of command. Everyone has different bosses and regulations when it comes to footwear. Do not assume just because one unit is wearing them then it’s ok for you.

Wear your regular combat boots that you do every day bring in the ones you have questions about, and show them to your chain of command. Let them see them first hand on how they look and let them decide before you wear them. Let them know they were a gift to you and you were not sure about company policy on the standards of footwear or combat boots so you wanted some clarification on if those meet their standards.

Response by SrA Bradley Cooke made Mar 15 at 2018 8:39 PM

SrA Bradley Cooke — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 20:39:21 -0400

If it's got a logo....sewed into the stitching or stamped into the material....No! Check the UCMJ and Your CO before wearing in Uniform.

Response by SPC David Willis made Apr 4 at 2018 9:48 AM

SPC David Willis — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 09:48:15 -0400

Can your friend get a pair of those Lebron Griffey shoes? Asking for a friend...

Response by SMSgt Mark Gildersleeve made Oct 4 at 2019 4:23 PM

SMSgt Mark Gildersleeve — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 16:23:36 -0400

Hope they don't come with a map, because we all know the most dangerous thing in the military is a 2LT with a map....

Response by SSG Charles La Porte (RET) made Oct 4 at 2019 6:04 PM

SSG Charles La Porte (RET) — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 18:04:44 -0400

Wear them in front of your Sergeant Major and find out.

Response by Cpl Andrew Kimbel made Oct 5 at 2019 7:35 AM

Cpl Andrew Kimbel — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 07:35:56 -0400

My question is why would you want to wear anything by Nike? They belong in a dumpster fire.