Can I bring my own running shoes to basic training?

2020-05-09T17:57:25-04:00

I was told they issue you pretty shitty running shoes that will potentially injure you or something of that accord, the shoes I plan on taking are brooks running shoes , they are solid black color so it wouldn’t throw off the uniform cohesion.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2020 6:06 PM

2020-05-09T18:06:41-04:00

They will give you everything you need. There is someone at BCT that issues shoes based on the varus or valgus of your feet. you will also be able to get orthopedic inserts from the PX.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2020 6:13 PM

2020-05-09T18:13:08-04:00

You'll be given an advance on first month's pay to purchase shoes from the PX, which typically has New Balance and other shoes that are fine, they will also check your arches to tell you which style of shoe you should get. Many people just get any shoe without ensuring it is correct for them. So you may end up getting a fairly inexpensive shoe, but it is designed for your type of arches and performs better, and yes as others have said you will be issued inserts if necessary as well.
It's 9 weeks and Army PT has gone soft (PRT), don't worry.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2020 10:55 PM

2020-05-09T22:55:33-04:00

Short answer: no.

Long answer: y ou ull be issued PT shoes that suit your feet as closely as possible. And, if needed, you can be issued insoles as well to further accommodate you. But to bring your own running shoes would be to bring a pair of decorations for a locker in the DS office. You'll give them up on day 2 when you get issued your shoes.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2020 12:15 AM

2020-05-10T00:15:15-04:00

You can, but they will be locked up in a storage area

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2020 5:51 AM

2020-05-10T05:51:46-04:00

You’re welcome to bring them, but all you’ll get to do with them is hold em over your head for a bit.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made May 10 at 2020 8:45 AM

2020-05-10T08:45:55-04:00

They won't be top of the line, but the have been tested by thousands of recruits.. get use to the Army way kid

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2020 12:13 PM

2020-05-10T12:13:29-04:00

When I shipped to OSUT running shoes were on the packing list, but they were taken away, and I was forced to buy ill fitting crap from the PX. The ignorant sergeant measuring feet said I required arch support. I knew I didn't, but they were checking to make sure the shoes we bought matched what he said. Every step in those shoes was painful. I threw them away the day I graduated. I didn't know enough at the time to correlate my injuries in basic training with those shoes, but looking back, I'm sure that's what it was.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2020 12:21 PM

2020-05-10T12:21:07-04:00

I can't edit my comment to add that my advice is to stand your ground. If the shoes don't fit, don't buy them. Nobody wants to be the squeaky wheel at reception, but it's your future health and well being at stake. They're going to yell at you to hurry up, and hurry as best you can, but don't leave in shoes that hurt.

Response by Sgt Willard Colebank made May 20 at 2020 6:43 PM

2020-05-20T18:43:21-04:00

Only with a Doctor Order

Response by A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney made Mar 12 at 2024 2:03 AM

2024-03-12T02:03:13-04:00

The Best Quality Of Clothing & Equipment I've EVER Had
Was Issued To Me In The Military..... Although They May Not LOOK Sporty Enough,
They Do The Job Well...And Wear Like Steel....Although I'm Now At 80, I've Never Found Better,
At ANY Price....

Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made Mar 12 at 2024 3:07 AM

2024-03-12T03:07:35-04:00

A lot has changed, When i went to basic in 1966 You ran in Your combat boots, We didn't get running shoes.